New Orleans Pelicans (18-49) vs. San Antonio Spurs (27-37)
March 15, 2025 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: San Antonio Spurs +2.5; Over/Under: 236.5
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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 have been in a real funk as they’ve lost five of their last six games overall. They will be hoping for a better effort after getting trampled by the Magic in a 113-93 home defeat on Thursday. Zion Williamson led the team with 20 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, Trey Murphy added 17 points while Jose Alverado chipped in with 12 points off the bench. As a team, the Pelicans shot 44 percent from the field and just seven of 25 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Magic from the start. They were never in the contest after getting outscored by 68-38 in the first half to trail by as many as 36 points at one stage.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been in a slump of their own as they’ve lost 13 of their last 16 games. They will be hoping to bounce back here after getting routed by the lowly Hornets in a 145-134 home defeat last night. Stephon Castle led the team in scoring with 26 points on 10 of 17 shooting as a starter, Devin Vassell added 22 points while Jeremy Sochan chipped in with 14 points off the bench. As a team, the Spurs shot 50 percent from the field and 21 of 46 from the 3-point line, which are impressive numbers. However, they played almost no defense and had already allowed 121 points after just three quarters to fall behind by 31 points before they finished with a flurry of points in garbage time. The Spurs will play the Lakers, Knicks, 76ers, Raptors, and Pistons next.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Pelicans have lost 18 of their 19 previous games at Frost Bank Center following a loss.
- The Spurs have won each of their last eight Saturday games against the Pelicans.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in five of their last six home games against Southwest Division opponents after losing as favorites.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Spurs have lost each of their last 10 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pelicans have won each of their last six games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in 10 of their last 12 night games against the Spurs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Spurs’ last eight games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Pelicans’ last nine road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Spurs vs Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans are still missing some players with Dejounte Murray and Brandon Boston out again, while the Spurs are playing without Victor Wembenyama, De’Aaron Fox, and Charles Bassey. You couldn’t back either team with any confidence these days, but the Pelicans are still the more talented team. They were absolutely embarrassed by the Magic in their last outing, so I think they represent decent value as the slight favorites in this one. The Spurs are playing their second game of a back-to-back set, and they just got smashed by the lowly Hornets. Give me the Pelicans to get the win and cover at the short line.
