New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/23

The Pelicans and Spurs are set to face off at 3:30 ET on BSSW. The Spurs will host the game at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX. The Pelicans are the favored team in this Southwest divisional contest against the Spurs. The game’s over/under currently sits at 238 points.

NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -7.5

This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 3:30 ET on Sunday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 118-105 in favor of the Pelicans.
• Our projections have Zion Williamson finishing with Zion Williamson points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 53.0% and knocking down 12 threes.

Can the Pelicans Grab a Win in San Antonio?

Coming into today’s game vs. the Spurs, the Pelicans are above .500 with a record of 15-11. When playing on the road this season, the Pelicans are 6-7 compared to their 9-4 record at home.

Presently, New Orleans boasts an ATS record of 15-11, which is above .500 against the spread. In their eight most recent home games, New Orleans has covered the spread and they are 10-3 ATS at home compared to 5-8 on the road.

In their most recent game, the Pelicans’ offense tallied 112 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 114.8 points per game. So far, three-pointers haven’t been a huge part of New Orleans’ offense, as they average just 30.5 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is 47% while averaging 99.3 possessions per contest.

On the defensive side, Pelicans is currently hovering around the NBA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 114.0 points per game.

Inside the arc, the Pelicans defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.6% and 34.3% from three-point territory.

Will the Spurs Exceed Expectations at Home?

So far this season, the Spurs have an overall record of 4-20 and are 1-2 in their last three games. At home, the Spurs are 2-11 compared to a 2-9 record on the road.

San Antonio has an overall ATS record of 10-14 for the season so far. On the road, the Spurs have an ATS record of 4-7, as opposed to a 6-7 record against the spread when playing at home.

The Spurs recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 129 points against the Lakers. This output exceeded their season average of 110.6 points per game. So far this season, the Spurs offense has looked to push the pace, averaging 102.3 possessions per contest. For the season, they are 4th in field goal attempts per game and their season field goal percentage is 45%.

The Spurs’ defense is presently ranked 27th in the league, allowing an average of 121.2 points per contest.

San Antonio’s defense is currently forcing 15.7 turnovers per game, which is 28th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 8th in blocked shots, with an average of 6 rejections per game.