New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 8, 2024

The New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs matchup is one of the 12 NBA games scheduled for Sunday. Both teams are in the bottom five of the Western Conference standings, with San Antonio (11-12) at 11th and New Orleans (5-19) at 15th.

The two teams have faced each other 81 times in the regular season, with the Spurs holding a 54-27 lead. They met four times last season, as New Orleans won the series 3-1.

Their most recent meeting was on April 5, a game that San Antonio won 111-109 behind Victor Wembanyama’s 17 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks. CJ McCollum led New Orleans with 31 points.

New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs game details and odds

The New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs game is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST on Sunday, Dec. 8, at Frost Bank Center. The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Southwest and GCSEN. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Pelicans (+165) vs. Spurs (-200)

Spread: Pelicans (+4.5) vs. Spurs (-4.5)

Total (O/U): Pelicans -110 (o225.5) vs. Spurs -110 (u225.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs preview

The Pelicans have been plagued with injuries this season. Touted as a top playoff contender in the West , New Orleans is currently ranked last in the conference. They will also play the second leg of a back-to-back after losing 119-109 to the OKC Thunder on Saturday.

Dejounte Murray led the team with 26 points and nine rebounds, while Herb Jones contributed 24 points.

The Spurs are on a three-game losing streak, with the last game being a 140-114 blowout loss against the Sacramento Kings on Friday. The loss was understandable as their best player, Victor Wembanyama, missed the past two games with a back injury. Julian Champagnie led the team in his absence and scored 30 points.

San Antonio has shown flashes of its potential this season, but the team is yet to hit a level of consistency to contend in the highly competitive West. Wemby is listed as questionable for the game and his final status could decide its fate.

New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs betting props

Dejounte Murray’s points total is set at 21.5. With Brandon Ingram unlikely to play after suffering an ankle injury on Saturday and Zion Williamson already out, there will be added offensive responsibility on Murray. Bet on the over here.

Victor Wembanyama’s point total is set at 24.5. If he plays, bet on the under here as the Pelicans have some of the best defenders and should restrict Wemby under his season average of 23.5 points.

New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs prediction

The oddsmakers favor the Spurs to win this game at home. However, it could come down to Wembanyama’s availability. If he suits up, San Antonio should cover the spread for a win. If he doesn’t play, expect the Pelicans to win a closely fought game where the team total should stay under 225.5 points.