New Orleans Pelicans (13-43) vs San Antonio Spurs (24-30)
Game Info: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Smoothie King Center)
Betting Odds: New Orleans Pelicans -1.5 -- Over/Under: 240 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: GCSEN
The San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans meet Sunday in NBA action at the Smoothie King Center. Here’s a San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.
The San Antonio Spurs have lost six of their last nine games and are desperate for a win to stay in playoff contention. Unfortunately, the loss of Victor Wembanyama due to a blood clot puts the Spurs in a tough spot. It’s also been reported that Gregg Popovich won’t return this season after suffering a mild stroke. The Spurs are down their best player and their head coach for the rest of the season. Not great when trying to make a run in the second half. The Spurs play the Rockets, Grizzlies, and Thunder next.
The New Orleans Pelicans have won just one game since January 21 and are the worst team in the West. Due to injuries, the Pelicans were done before they started. The only good news for the Pelicans entering this contest is nine of their 13 wins have come at home. Each of the last four wins for the Pelicans have come at home. The Pelicans play the Suns, Jazz, and Lakers next.
San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Odds
The Pelicans are 1.5-point favorites and have a ML of -118. The favorite has covered seven of the last 10 games between the Pelicans and Spurs. The Pelicans have covered eight of the last 10 games against the Spurs.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Spurs have lost six of their last seven games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Pelicans have won eight of their last 10 games against the Spurs.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in eight of their last 10 night games against the Spurs.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Pelicans have lost 14 of their last 15 games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Spurs have won seven of their last eight night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in 14 of their last 18 road games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Pelicans' last 11 night games against Southwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Spurs' last 10 road games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
The Pelicans will be without Brandon Boston, Herbert Jones, and Dejounte Murray.
The Spurs will be without Victor Wembanyama and Riley Minix.
San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
I understand the Spurs were delivered bad news with Wemby and coach Pop, but they’re still a team fighting for a playoff spot. The Pelicans not only have nothing to play for but they’re 30 games below a .500 record and 22-33-1 ATS on the season. Outside of the Wizards, the Pelicans probably shouldn’t be favored against anybody. This line makes no sense to me. Give me the Spurs and the free bucket in a game they should win outright and need to in order to improve their chances at a playoff spot.
Randy’s Pick San Antonio Spurs +1.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
