New Orleans Pelicans

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  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

Going Over the Total Points Makes Sense

We think that 237.5 is a generous total for Over backers when the Pelicans meet the Spurs. Take the 1.91 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

8 Pelicans Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes

New Orleans Pelicans have lost in back-to-back road outings. In their previous game, they were turned over 113-93 at home to Orlando Magic at Smoothie King Center. Zion Williamson scored 20 points, with Trey Murphy getting 17 and Jose Alvarado 12.

San Antonio Spurs lost when they last took to the court. At Frost Bank Center, they were turned over 145-134 at home to Charlotte Hornets. On the points front, Stephon Castle recorded 26, Devin Vassell 22 and Jeremy Sochan 14.

The Pelicans have beaten the Spurs in their last two meetings, winning by 114-96 and 109-103 scorelines. Both matchups were played at Smoothie King Center. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Pelicans winning eight times.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Celtics Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 112.2 points, 43.2 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 7.4 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 47.2% from the field and 72.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 119.6 points and 44.3 rebounds per matchup.

Trey Murphy is averaging 19.5 points and 2.3 (29.1%) 3-pointers made. Yves Missi averages 6.2 rebounds and Zion Williamson 5.2 assists.

San Antonio Spurs – Last 10 Games

The Spurs have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 122.0 points, 40.2 rebounds, 30.4 assists, 8.9 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 50.2% from the field and 71.4% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 127.6 points and 43.8 rebounds.

Stephon Castle is averaging 19.2 points, Bismack Biyombo 5.7 rebounds and Chris Paul 6.9 assists, while Devin Vassell has an average of 2.7 (37.0%) 3-pointers made.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

New Orleans Pelicans lineup: Bruce Brown, CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, Karlo Matkovic, Trey Murphy.

San Antonio Spurs lineup: Chris Paul, Stephon Castle, Bismack Biyombo, Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes.

Expert NBA Analysis

The NBA picks stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each franchise. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Pelicans vs Spurs stats:

  • The 237.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Pelicans games on the road.
  • The 237.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Pelicans games on the road.
  • The 237.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Pelicans games on the road.
  • The 237.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Spurs games at home.
  • The 237.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Spurs games.
  • The 237.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Spurs games at home.

Pelicans vs Spurs Prediction

We’re expecting Over 237.5 points to be scored by the two teams combined. There’s an attractive 1.91 for our pick and we’re anticipating that the scoreboard will tick over in this NBA game.

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Over 237.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Harrison Barnes Over 12.5 Points 1.94 bet365 logo

Harrison Barnes (Spurs) has scored an average of 16 points in the past 5 games. We think that he can therefore cover the line and we’ll wager on his Player Points at betting odds of 1.94.

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Zion Williamson Over 23.5 Points 1.85 bet365 logo

Zion Williamson (Pelicans) has recorded an average of 27 points in the past 4 road games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of 1.85 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Bet Builder Tips

Totals Over 235.5
Spread Spurs +2
Player Points Harrison Barnes Over 11.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Over 235.5, followed by Spurs +2 on the spread and Harrison Barnes (Spurs) to score Over 11.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 122 - 121 Spurs logo Spurs

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 122-121 win for the Pelicans. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Pelicans Favorites to Win According to the Books

With a 57% chance of securing victory, New Orleans Pelicans are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of 1.74. San Antonio Spurs are the underdogs at 2.14 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

2 is where the spread lies, with total points being 235.5 right now. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 235.5, the odds are 1.93.

If you’re keen on the Pelicans reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are 1.80 to oblige. Conversely, the Spurs can be backed at 1.95 to make this total first.

You can find a wide range of team props and game lines for every contest, with the betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds

Zion Williamson Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Zion Williamson is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at 1.85 to score Over 23.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at 1.88.

Player Points

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 23.5
1.85
Under 23.5
1.88
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 22.5
1.81
Under 22.5
1.93
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C.J. McCollum (Pelicans)
Over 21.5
1.85
Under 21.5
1.88
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Stephon Castle (Spurs)
Over 20.5
1.81
Under 20.5
1.93
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Player Assists

Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
2.05
Under 5.5
1.72
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
1.83
Under 4.5
1.92
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Stephon Castle (Spurs)
Over 4.5
1.96
Under 4.5
1.78
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Player Rebounds

Karlo Matkovic (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
1.93
Under 7.5
1.82
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Kelly Olynyk (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
2.07
Under 7.5
1.71
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 6.5
1.74
Under 6.5
2.04
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Bismack Biyombo (Spurs)
Over 6.5
1.96
Under 6.5
1.78
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats

San Antonio Spurs logo San Antonio Spurs Stats

Moneyline

  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team News

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 51 35.62 1104 185 21.6 3.6 3.0 5.1 0.7 1.1
CJ McCollum 51 32.76 1081 200 21.2 3.9 3.1 3.7 0.5 0.7
Dejounte Murray 31 32.65 542 228 17.5 7.4 1.7 6.5 0.4 2.0

San Antonio Spurs Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
De'Aaron Fox 62 36.15 1459 392 23.5 6.3 1.9 4.8 0.4 1.5
Victor Wembanyama 46 33.2 1116 168 24.3 3.7 3.1 11.0 3.8 1.1
Devin Vassell 50 30.66 799 146 16.0 2.9 2.3 3.8 0.5 1.3

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Brandon Boston Jr.
Injured
Herbert Jones
Injured
Dejounte Murray
Injured
Zion Williamson
Unavailable

San Antonio Spurs Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Riley Minix
Injured
Charles Bassey
Injured
Victor Wembanyama
Injured
De'Aaron Fox
Injured

Starting Lineups

San Antonio Spurs logo San Antonio Spurs Confirmed Lineup
3 Chris Paul
5 Stephon Castle
18 Bismack Biyombo
24 Devin Vassell
40 Harrison Barnes
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Confirmed Lineup
0 Bruce Brown
3 CJ McCollum
13 Kelly Olynyk
17 Karlo Matkovic
25 Trey Murphy

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

14 Mar NBA
Magic 113-93 Pelicans
12 Mar NBA
Clippers 120-127 Pelicans
10 Mar NBA
Grizzlies 107-104 Pelicans
09 Mar NBA
Pelicans 117-146 Rockets
07 Mar NBA
Rockets 109-97 Pelicans
05 Mar NBA
Pelicans 115-136 Lakers
03 Mar NBA
Pelicans 128-121 Jazz
01 Mar NBA
Pelicans 108-125 Suns
28 Feb NBA
Pelicans 124-116 Suns
26 Feb NBA
Spurs 103-109 Pelicans

Previous San Antonio Spurs Lineups

15 Mar NBA
Hornets 145-134 Spurs
13 Mar NBA
Mavericks 116-126 Spurs
11 Mar NBA
Mavericks 133-129 Spurs
10 Mar NBA
Spurs 124-141 Timberwolves
08 Mar NBA
Spurs 109-127 Kings
05 Mar NBA
Nets 113-127 Spurs
03 Mar NBA
Thunder 146-132 Spurs
02 Mar NBA
Spurs 130-128 Grizzlies
27 Feb NBA
Spurs 106-118 Rockets
26 Feb NBA
Spurs 103-109 Pelicans

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 68 14 0.829 120.5 107.6 12.9 36-6 32-8 12-4 39-13 8-2 4W
Cavaliers 64 18 0.78 121.9 112.4 9.5 34-7 30-11 12-4 41-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 61 21 0.744 116.3 107.2 9.1 28-13 33-8 14-2 39-13 8-2 2W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 114.3 109.8 4.5 29-12 23-18 13-3 31-21 6-4 3L
Knicks 51 31 0.622 115.8 111.7 4.1 27-14 24-17 12-4 34-18 6-4 1W
Nuggets 50 32 0.61 120.8 116.9 3.9 26-15 24-17 8-8 32-20 5-5 3W
Pacers 50 32 0.61 117.4 115.1 2.3 29-12 21-20 10-6 29-22 8-2 1W
Lakers 50 32 0.61 113.4 112.2 1.2 31-10 19-22 12-4 36-16 6-4 1L
Clippers 50 32 0.61 112.9 108.2 4.7 30-11 20-21 9-7 29-23 9-1 8W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 114.3 109.3 5 25-16 24-17 11-5 33-19 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 48 34 0.585 121.7 116.9 4.8 26-15 22-19 11-5 27-24 4-6 1W
Bucks 48 34 0.585 115.5 113 2.5 28-14 20-20 9-7 31-21 8-2 8W
Warriors 48 34 0.585 113.8 110.5 3.3 24-17 24-17 5-11 29-23 7-3 1L
Pistons 44 38 0.537 115.5 113.6 1.9 22-19 22-19 5-11 29-23 4-6 2L
Magic 41 41 0.5 105.4 105.5 -0.1 22-19 19-22 12-4 31-21 7-3 1L
Hawks 40 42 0.488 118.2 119.3 -1.1 21-19 19-23 10-6 30-22 5-5 3W
Kings 40 42 0.488 115.7 115.3 0.4 20-21 20-21 5-11 26-26 5-5 1W
Bulls 39 43 0.476 117.8 119.4 -1.6 18-23 21-20 4-12 28-24 7-3 3W
Mavericks 39 43 0.476 114.2 115.4 -1.2 22-18 17-25 8-8 23-29 4-6 1L
Heat 37 45 0.451 110.6 110 0.6 19-22 18-23 10-6 24-28 6-4 1L
Suns 36 46 0.439 113.6 116.6 -3 24-17 12-29 9-7 22-30 1-9 1L
Trail Blazers 36 46 0.439 110.9 113.9 -3 22-19 14-27 6-10 19-33 4-6 1W
Spurs 34 48 0.415 113.9 116.7 -2.8 20-21 14-27 5-11 22-30 3-7 1W
Raptors 30 52 0.366 110.9 115.2 -4.3 18-23 12-29 8-8 21-31 5-5 2L
Nets 26 56 0.317 105.1 112.2 -7.1 12-29 14-27 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
76ers 24 58 0.293 109.6 115.8 -6.2 12-29 12-29 3-13 15-37 1-9 2L
Pelicans 21 61 0.256 109.8 119.3 -9.5 14-27 7-34 3-13 13-38 2-8 7L
Hornets 19 63 0.232 105.1 114.2 -9.1 12-29 7-34 1-15 10-42 1-9 7L
Wizards 18 64 0.22 108 120.4 -12.4 8-33 10-31 7-9 13-39 2-8 1W
Jazz 17 65 0.207 111.9 121.2 -9.3 10-31 7-34 3-13 8-44 1-9 2L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak