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New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction NBA Picks 12/8/24
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San Antonio Spurs (11-12) vs New Orleans Pelicans (5-18)
December 8, 2024 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: San Antonio Spurs -4.5 / New Orleans Pelicans +4.5 — Over/Under:
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 Thunder, beat the Suns, and they play the Kings, Pacers, and Rockets next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 104.3 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 23.2 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22.7 points and 8 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Kings and Bulls, and they play the Trail Blazers, Timberwolves, and Hawks next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 110.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 23.5 points and 10.4 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 17.9 points and 2.7 assists. Jeremy Sochan is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.7 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Pelicans have won eight of their last nine games against the Spurs.
- The Spurs have lost seven of their last eight home games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Southwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the last nine night games between the Pelicans and Spurs at Frost Bank Center have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Six of the Pelicans’ last seven road games following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Harrison Barnes ranks 15th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.9%) this season.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- C.J. McCollum ranks T30th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (2.6) this season.
- Dejounte Murray leads all Pelicans players for steals per 36 minutes (2.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 29th in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (26.1%).
- The Spurs rank T28th in the league for Q1 points per game this season (25.8).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.8).
- The Pelicans rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.4).
New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
This is a weird game because the Spurs should be favored given what we’ve seen so far, they’re also at home with the rest advantage. However, the Pelicans are finally starting to get healthy for the most part, and they’re a solid team on paper with most of their guys back in the mix. The Spurs are still learning how to win consistently, and who knows if Wembanyama is going to play. Not the best bet on Sunday’s NBA card, but I’d lean toward the points with the Pels if forced to pick.Â
