The New Orleans Pelicans invade the Frost Bank Center to take on the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. Here’s a Spurs vs Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Pelicans Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans are starting to turn things around as they are now aiming for a third straight victory after beating the Mavericks in a 101-99 road win on Wednesday. Saddiq Bey led the team with 22 points and nine rebounds, Jeremiah Fears and Jose Alverado each scored 13 points while Herbert Jones chipped in with 12 points.
As a team, the Pelicans shot 42 percent from the field and 10 of 31 from the 3-point line as they battled hard with the Mavericks in a deadlocked contest until the fourth quarter. They went on a pivotal 10-2 run to sneak away with their first road win of the season.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been in pretty good form as they’ve won six of their first eight games and they will be looking to build on their impressive 121-110 win over the red-hot Rockets last night. Harrison Barnes led the team in scoring with 24 points on eight of 11 shooting, Victor Wembenyama and Julian Champagnie each scored 22 points while Stephon Castle tallied 14 points with 13 assists.
As a team, the Spurs shot 46 percent from the field and 18 of 45 from the 3-point line as they traded blows with the Rockets in a close contest, until they poured in 70 points in the second half to pull away late.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 13 games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Spurs have won each of their last nine Saturday games against the Pelicans.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last six home games.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Spurs have lost each of their last 14 home games against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Pelicans have won each of their last seven games against the Spurs following a win.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games against Southwest Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Spurs’ last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pelicans’ last five road games following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Spurs’ last five night games against the Pelicans following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Spurs vs Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans are still shorthanded with Jordan Poole, Zion Williamson and Yves Missi all out, while the Spurs will again be missing De’Aaron Fox and Like Kornet. The Spurs have clearly been the team in better form and they will be full of confidence after beating the Rockets last night, but it’s always tough to back up that effort on zero days rest. I don’t think the Pelicans pull off the upset, but I think they can get off to a quick start and keep this game closer than it should be.