The New Orleans Pelicans are hosting the San Antonio Spurs in this Western Conference showdown. The Pelicans are coming off an eight-point loss to the Dallas Mavericks, 111-103. Conversely, the Spurs are coming off a double-digit loss to the Detroit Pistons, 125-110. These two teams are closer than their records say, especially since Victor Wembanyama went down with the clot slot in his shoulder. This game should be an exciting one. Let’s dive into this game and cook up another winning slip!
San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| San Antonio Spurs | +1 (-110) | Over 239.5 (-110) | +100 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | -1 (-110) | Under 239.5 (-110) | -120 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans Match Details
- Fixture: San Antonio Spurs @ New Orleans Pelicans
- Date and Time: February 23rd, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
Key Stats
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a double-digit loss to the Detroit Pistons, 125-110. Despite the loss, Keldon Johnson was great, with 28 points, four rebounds, five assists, and a team-high +10 when he was on the court. De’Aaron Fox was good statistically, with 27 points, five rebounds, five assists, four steals, and a team-low -35 when he was on the floor. Devin Vassell was poor in the loss, with only six points, one rebound, and two stocks. He also shot 2/7 from the floor and a -17 when he was on the floor. With a record of 24-30 on the season, the Spurs sit 12th in the Western Conference.
Defensively, this team is bad without Wemby. They are ranked 19th in points allowed per game, 15th in opponent field goal %, 13th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 1st in blocks per game, 13th in steals per game, 13th in rebounds per game, and 19th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, there isn’t anyone listed as questionable for the Spurs in this game against the Pelicans. Over San Antonio’s last ten games, they have a record of 4-6. The Spurs also have a record of 3-7-0 against the spread in the same stretch of games.
New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off an eight-point loss against the Dallas Mavericks, 111-103. Despite the loss, Zion Williamson scored 29 points and seven rebounds in only 27 minutes. Trey Murphy III was subpar with 20 points, six rebounds, six assists, shot 7/19, and a -13 when he was on the floor. CJ McCollum was also bad, with only 16 points, six rebounds, and five assists, and was 6/16 from the floor. With a record of 13-43 on the season, the Pelicans are nowhere near title contenders in the near future. They are at least 4-5 years away.
Defensively, this is a bad team. They are ranked 27th in points allowed per game, 29th in opponent field goal %, 24th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 8th in blocks per game, 5th in steals per game, 24th in rebounds per game, and 30th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, Brandon Boston Jr. is still out with an ankle injury that has kept him sidelined for the past four games. Over the past ten games, the New Orleans Pelicans have a record of 1-9, including 3-6-1 against the spread in the same timeframe.
Prediction
The New Orleans Pelicans are going to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in this game and cover the 1-point spread. The Spurs will have no answer for Zion Williamson in this game. I expect a big-time performance from one of the league’s most efficient scorers. Zion also has Trey Murphy and CJ McCollum alongside him to help carry some of the offensive load. We just saw the Spurs defeat the Suns the other night by going small; they can not go small against this team. The Pelicans will jump out to an early lead and never look back.
Final Pick
New Orleans Pelicans -1 (-110)
