Looking for Spurs vs. Pelicans predictions? We have you covered as the Pelicans travel to take on the Spurs on Sunday, Dec 17 at 3:30 ET. Currently, the total sits at 238.5 with the Pelicans favored by 8 on the road. Check out our Spurs vs. Pelicans player props and predictions.
Spurs vs. Pelicans Odds
- Spread: Pelicans -8
- Total 238.5
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Dec 17
- Time: 3:30 ET
- Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio TX
- TV: BSSW
Pelicans Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
- The Pelicans have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Spurs Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Spurs have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 102 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, San Antonio has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
Can New Orleans Lock in a Road Win?
As we look ahead to today’s game, the Pelicans come in with an overall record of 15-11 and have won three straight. When playing at home, the Pelicans are 9-4 compared to their 6-7 record on the road.
The Pelicans’ offense finished with 112 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 114.8 points per contest. On the offensive front, the Pelicans have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 11th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 21st in terms of percentage and 27th in three-pointers made.
Coming into the game, the Pelicans defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 42.3% of their games. Currently, they are 15th in the NBA at 114.0 points per game allowed.
The New Orleans defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.3% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.7% of their field goal attempts vs. New Orleans.
Does San Antonio Have What It Takes at Home?
When playing on the road, the Spurs have gone 2-9 this season compared to their 2-11 record at home. Overall, they are 4-20 and have gone 1-2 in their last three games heading into their matchup with the Pelicans.
San Antonio finished with 129 points in their game against the Lakers. This total surpasses their season average of 110.6 points per game. On the offensive front, the Spurs have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 26th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 27th in terms of percentage and 12th in three-pointers made.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Spurs iarefocused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 121.2 points per game (27th).
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Spurs squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 55.8% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 38.5% from downtown.
Spurs vs. Pelicans Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, Zion Williamson has a points prop of 22.5 with both the over and under paying out at -117. In his matchup vs. the Spurs, we are recommending to take the under on Zion Williamson and his prop of 22.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 22.
- The Prop: Zion Williamson Under 22.5 Points (-117)
Spurs vs. Pelicans Predictions
Not only do we have the Pelicans winning this one by a score of 118-107, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Pelicans at -8.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 238.5, and our model predicts the Pelicans and Spurs to score a combined 225 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Pelicans -8 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook