New Orleans Pelicans vs. San Antonio Spurs Prediction NBA Tips 12/8/24

San Antonio Spurs (11-12) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (5-18)

Game Info: Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Frost Bank Center)

Betting Odds: San Antonio Spurs -4.5 / New Orleans Pelicans +4.5 — Over/Under: Click here for the latest odds

The New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs meet in NBA play on Sunday at Frost Bank Center. Here is a prediction for New Orleans Pelicans vs. San Antonio Spurs. This article contains a selection between New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs.

New Orleans Pelicans betting preview

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Thunder, beat the Suns and play the Kings, Pacers and Rockets next. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 104.3 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 116.4 points on 48.6 percent shooting. Brandon Ingram is averaging 23.2 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Zion Williamson is averaging 22.7 points and 8 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III grabs 4.6 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 32.8 percent from distance and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from distance and grabbing 43.4 rebounds per game.

San Antonio Spurs betting preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Kings and Bulls and next play the Trail Blazers, Timberwolves and Hawks. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 110.3 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 110.5 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 23.5 points and 10.4 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 17.9 points and 2.7 assists. Jeremy Sochan is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson provides 1.7 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.9 percent from distance and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from distance and grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

The Pelicans have won eight of their last nine games against the Spurs.

The Spurs have lost seven of their last eight home games against Southwest Division opponents.

The Pelicans have evened the margin after a loss in four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.

The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Southwest Division opponents.

Total score facts

Eight of the last nine night games between the Pelicans and Spurs at Frost Bank Center were UNDER the total score.

Six of the Pelicans’ last seven road games following a home loss have been UNDER the total points.

Facts about the San Antonio Spurs players

Harrison Barnes ranks 15th among qualified players in the Western Conference this season with a 3P% (41.9%).

New Orleans Pelicans player facts

CJ McCollum ranks 30th among qualified players in three points per game this season (2.6).

Dejounte Murray leads all Pelicans players in steals per 36 minutes (2.9) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Spurs rank 29th in the league in winning percentage in the first quarter of this season (26.1%).

Spurs are 28th in the league in Q1 points per game this season (25.8).

The Pelicans rank 30th in the league in three-point field goals made per game this season (10.8).

The Pelicans rank 1st in the league in opponent free throws made per game this season (14.4).