New Orleans Pelicans at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The San Antonio Spurs (27-21) welcome the New Orleans Pelicans (27-21) to Frost Bank Center Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Pelicans vs. Spurs odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Pelicans lead 2-0

The Spurs lost to the Orlando Magic 108-98 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 6-point home favorite. San Antonio has played its last 5 games at home, going 2-3 straight up and 2-3 against the spread (ATS). It is 23-25-ATS on the season and 5-3 ATS in its last 8 games. The Spurs are led by F Victor Wembanyama, who is averaging 20.6 points and 10.1 rebounds per game.

The Pelicans beat the Houston Rockets on the road 110-99 Wednesday, covering as a 1-point underdog. That win snapped a 3-game losing streak. New Orleans has lost 4 of its last 6 yet is 3-3 ATS over that span. It is 27-20 ATS on the season. The Pelicans are led by F Zion Williamson, who is averaging 22 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game.

Pelicans at Spurs odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:17 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Spurs +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans -8 (-110) | Spurs +8 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pelicans at Spurs key injuries

Pelicans

F Herbert Jones (adductor) questionable
F Zion Williamson (foot) questionable

Spurs

F Zach Collins (ankle) questionable
F Keldon Johnson (elbow) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Pelicans at Spurs picks and predictions

Prediction

Pelicans 122, Spurs 117

Moneyline

PASS.

The Pelicans are the better team but are far too expensive at -320. The Spurs have some value at +260, but have more value on the spread.

Against the spread

BET SPURS +8 (-110).

San Antonio have won 3 of its last 7 games and have covered in 5 of its last 8. It is 2-1 ATS in its last 3 games with a spread of 8 or more.

The Spurs have the talent on the roster to keep pace with the Pelicans efficient offense. New Orleans has covered 2 in a row but has lost 3 of its last 4. It is 5-5 ATS over its last 10 games.

Given the Pelicans inconsistency and the Spurs recent success, back SPURS +8 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 234.5 (-110).

The Spurs sit 5th in the NBA in pace with the Pelicans 13th. That should make for a high-tempo game. The Pelicans have gone Over in 6 of their last 11 games and have allowed at least 120 in 3 of their last 6.

The Spurs are 26-20-2 O/U on the season and have gone Over in 4 of their last 8, allowing at least 118 in 5 of those. Expect a high-energy game and back OVER 234.5 (-110).

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