Spurs vs. Pelicans Prediction & Odds
The Spurs have dropped 20 of their first 30 games this NBA season and six of their last 10 games overall, but they’ve also had a ton of ATS success versus tonight’s opponent, the Pelicans.
Are the Spurs a wise play as an underdog at 8:00 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
551 San Antonio Spurs (+11) at 552 New Orleans Pelicans (-11); o/u 226
8:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, December 22, 2022
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
Spurs vs. Pelicans Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 56% of public bettors are currently backing the Pelicans when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
San Antonio Spurs DFS Spin
Malaki Branham recorded a career-high 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and added three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 22 minutes during Monday’s 124-105 win over the Rockets. Four turnovers were about the only blemish on Branham’s stat line, as the rookie produced his points efficiently and also chipped in on the defensive end. He’s now reached the 20-minute mark in two straight games, though his added playing time has come with Josh Richardson (personal) sitting out both contests and with Keldon Johnson (back) sitting out Monday’s. Even so, Branham’s ability to take advantage of the expanded playing time could put him in position to stick in the San Antonio rotation moving forward. The 10-20 Spurs are fading after a hot start to the season and are incentivized to give young players like the 19-year-old Branham longer looks.
New Orleans Pelicans DFS Spin
Zion Williamson chipped in 18 points (7-16 FG, 4-8 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and three steals in 40 minutes during Monday’s 128-119 loss to the Bucks. Williamson had to deal with Giannis Antetokounmpo all game long, so that might be the explanation for why he had a rough night as a scorer. That said, he still ended just three rebounds and three assists shy of posting a triple-double while also ending just one steal away from tying his season-best output in that category. The former Duke star has been an absolute stud this season, averaging 25.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game in 2022-23.
Spurs vs. Pelicans NBA Betting Trends
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in New Orleans
Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings
Over is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 overall
Over is 5-1 in Pelicans last 6 overall
Spurs vs. Pelicans NBA Prediction:
The Spurs are 8-3 against the spread in their last 11 games versus the Pelicans and are 7-0 at the betting window in their last seven games at Smoothie King Center. On the other side, the Pelicans are just 2-6 against the number in their last eight games playing on two days of rest, are 0-4 against the spread in their last four games coming off a loss and are 0-4 ATS in their last four games when their opponent scored 100 points or more in their previous contest.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: SAN ANTONIO SPURS +11