San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 2/25/25 NBA Picks

New Orleans Pelicans (14-43) vs San Antonio Spurs (24-31)

Game Info: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Smoothie King Center)

Betting Odds: New Orleans Pelicans -2.5 -- Over/Under: 238 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans meet Tuesday 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.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview 

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Pistons and Pelicans, and then play the Rockets, Grizzlies, and Thunder next. The Spurs have lost 12 of their last 17 games and will be without Victor Wembanyama for the season.

The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 112.7 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 46.5 percent shooting. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 21.8 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 15.3 points and 2.8 assists. Stephon Castle is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.5 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview 

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Mavs, beat the Spurs, and they play the Suns, Jazz, and Lakers next. The Pelicans have a 24.6 winning percentage, but 10 of their 14 wins have come at home.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 110.1 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 119.2 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 24.5 points and 7.5 rebounds, while CJ McCollum is averaging 22.1 points and 3.8 rebounds. Trey Murphy III is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Boston is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

  • The Spurs have lost seven of their last eight night games against Southwest Division opponents.
  • The Pelicans have won each of their last six games against the Spurs following a win.
  • The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games against Southwest Division opponents.
  • The favorites have covered the spread in five of the Spurs' last six games at Smoothie King Center.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

  • The Pelicans have lost 12 of their last 13 games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Spurs have won five of their last six games at Smoothie King Center following a road loss.
  • The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last three games as underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (39.8).
  • The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (43.8).
  • The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (18.2).
  • The Spurs are one of only two teams to lose a game when leading by 20+ points after Q1 this season.

San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report 

The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, and Brandon Boston.

The San Antonio Spurs will be without Riley Minix, Victor Wembanyama, and Charles Bassey.

San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

You would think the Spurs could find ways to win games with Fox and others still leading the way, but things are looking bleak. The Spurs have lost seven of their last 10 games and they’re free-falling in the standings. The Pelicans just beat the Spurs 114-96 on Sunday. It’s not easy to beat the same team twice in as many days, but there’s not much to get excited about with what we’ve seen from the Spurs lately. The Pelicans obviously have issues of their own, but I’ll lay the bucket anyway. I just don’t get the warm and fuzzy from the Spurs.

Randy’s Pick New Orleans Pelicans -2.5

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