| MATCHUP | New Orleans Pelicans | San Antonio Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-36 | 31-14 |
| Spread | +11.5 -105 | -11.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +400 | -535 |
| Total | Over 239.5 (-115) | Under 239.5 (-105) |
| Where | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX | |
| When | Sunday, January 25, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | GCSEN | |
The New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs meet Sunday in NBA action at the Frost Bank Center. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Pistons, beat the Grizzlies, and they play the Thunder next. The Pelicans have lost 14 of their last 17 games.
The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 114.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 122.2 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.4 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Trey Murphy III is averaging 22.2 points and 6.2 rebounds. Jordan Poole is the third double-digit scorer and Saddiq Bey is dishing 2.3 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Jazz, lost to the Rockets, and they play the Rockets next. The Spurs have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 117.7 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.4 points and 10.8 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 20.2 points and 6 assists. Stephon Castle is the third double-digit scorer and Devin Vassell is dishing 2.4 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 10 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have won each of their last six home games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in five of their last six home games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 games as underdogs.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Spurs have lost nine of their last 10 night games at Frost Bank Center following a road win.
- The Pelicans have won seven of their last eight games against the Spurs following a win.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pelicans’ last seven games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Ten of the Spurs’ last 11 games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Keldon Johnson ranks 2nd amongst qualified Guards for FG% (55.6%) this season.
- Julian Champagnie is one of only eight players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Zion Williamson ranks 2nd amongst qualified Forwards for FG% (58.0%) this season.
- Jeremiah Fears is one of only six players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs have missed the playoffs in six consecutive seasons – second-longest active streak in the NBA.
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (66.7%).
- The Pelicans rank 1st for points in the paint per game (58.3) this season.
- Only 28.1% of the Pelicans’ scoring this season has come from beyond the three-point line – lowest mark in the league.
New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
Luke Kornet is questionable for the Spurs.
The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray. Jose Alvarado is questionable.
New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
The Spurs obviously have the ability to blow this game open and the Pelicans are 4-17 SU on the road. I get it. However, the Spurs are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games as a double-digit favorite. The Pelicans also have a chance to get Alvarado back, which would be a nice boost for them defensively. The underdog has covered 6 of the last 9 meetings between the Spurs and Pelicans. This just feels like too many points. Probably a lack of motivation for the Spurs if we’re being honest. Give me the points with the Pels.