San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction 12/8/2025 Today’s NBA Picks

The San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans meet Monday 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 beat the Magic, lost to the Cavs, and they play the Lakers next. The Spurs have won 14 of their last 22 games.

The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 118.9 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 26.2 points and 12.9 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 25 points and 6.5 assists. Stephon Castle is the third double-digit scorer and Devin Vassell is dishing 2.4 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Nets and Timberwolves, and they play the Trail Blazers next. The Pelicans have lost 28 of their last 31 games.

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 112.3 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 123.3 points on 49.8 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.1 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Trey Murphy III is averaging 20.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. Jordan Poole is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremiah Fears is dishing 3 assists. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

• The Spurs have lost five of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Pelicans have won six of their last eight home games against the Spurs.
• The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
• The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Pelicans teams that held a losing record.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

• The Pelicans have lost each of their last 14 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
• The Spurs have won each of their last eight night games against Southwest Division opponents.
• The Spurs have covered the spread in eight of their last nine night games following a road loss.
• The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last three home games against Spurs teams that held a winning record.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of the Pelicans’ last nine home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
• Seven of the Spurs’ last eight games as road favorites have gone OVER the total points line.

New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts

• Yves Missi ranks 8th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.1) this season.
• Derik Queen ranks 7th amongst qualified Centers for assists per game (3.6) this season.

San Antonio Spurs Player Facts

• De’Aaron Fox is one of only 16 players in the league to have scored 25+ points in five straight games this season.
• Harrison Barnes ranks T22nd amongst qualified players for FT% (87.5%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (41.8).
• The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (32.3).
• The Spurs have missed the playoffs in six consecutive seasons – second-longest active streak in the NBA.
• The Spurs rank 3rd in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (63.6%).

San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray, Zion Williamson, and Jordan Poole. Hebert Jones is questionable with a calf issue.

The Spurs will be without Jordan McLaughlin and Victor Wembanyama. Stephon Castle and Luke Kornet are questionable.

San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction

The Spurs are obviously capable of blowing the doors off in this spot because the Pelicans aren’t good. However, this is a thick line for a Spurs side that’s still banged up. The Pelicans are 6-3-1 ATS in the last 10 games against the Spurs, which includes hanging around with them last month. The Pelicans are also 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games when underdogs of 8 or more points. The Spurs have seen 5 of their 7 losses come on the road. This will be just the fourth time since 2023 where the Spurs are laying at least 8 points on the road. Give me the Pelicans and the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +9.5