New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/8

The New Orleans Pelicans will head to the Frost Bank Center to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Pelicans, led by head coach Willie Green, are currently struggling with a 2-6 record. Despite this, they have some recent momentum with two wins in their last two games.

The San Antonio Spurs, coached by Mitch Johnson, have a solid start to their season with a 6-2 record. They are strong at home, winning all four home games so far. The Spurs aim to continue this streak as they host the Pelicans on their home court.

Pelicans vs Spurs Game Day Info

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs. San Antonio Spurs
• Venue: Frost Bank Center
• Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
• Betting Odds: Spurs -11.5 (-112), Pelicans +11.5 (-108), Spurs MoneyLine -579, Pelicans MoneyLine +419, Over/Under 226.5 (-110)

New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a mixed bag of recent results. They secured a close win against the Dallas Mavericks, 101-99, with strong performances from Saddiq Bey and Trey Murphy III. However, they had a tough outing against the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing by 31 points with a score of 106-137.

The Pelicans are struggling offensively this season. They rank 29th in points per game and field goal percentage. Despite these challenges, they are 10th in possessions per game, showing they have opportunities to improve.

Injuries are a concern for the Pelicans as they head into their next game. Key players like Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole are out, which impacts their lineup. The team will rely on players like Jeremiah Fears and Trey Murphy III to step up.

San Antonio Spurs Team Preview

The San Antonio Spurs recently had a strong game against the Houston Rockets, winning 121-110. Julian Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama each scored 22 points, while Stephon Castle added 14 points and 13 assists. The Spurs showed good shooting with a field goal percentage of 46.0% in this game.

On the season, the Spurs rank first in points allowed per game, giving up only 109.6. They also lead the league in rebounds allowed per game at 36.9. Offensively, their field goal percentage stands at 49.2, which is seventh in the league.

Key players for the Spurs include Victor Wembanyama, who averages 25.1 points and 12.2 rebounds per game. Stephon Castle contributes 18.8 points and 6.6 assists per game. Dylan Harper is currently out with a calf injury and will miss several weeks, affecting the team’s depth at point guard.

BTB Betting Pick

The Spurs are favored by 11.5 points against the Pelicans. San Antonio allows the fewest points per game at 109.6, while the Pelicans struggle offensively, ranking 29th in points per game with 107.9. Considering these stats, picking the Spurs to cover the -11.5 spread is reasonable.

The total for the game is set at 226.5. The Spurs’ strong defense and the Pelicans’ low scoring suggest a lower scoring game. With the projected combined score being lower than 226.5, picking the under is a solid choice.