San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction 2/25/25
At 8:00 ET, the Pelicans (-140) will host the Spurs (+118) in a Western Southwest Division matchup. The Pelicans are favored by 2.5 points and will look to end their two-game losing streak. The Spurs are currently 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 24-31.
This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. The over/under line for this game is 238 points. The Pelicans are 14-43 and sit 14th in the Western Conference. The Spurs are 4th in the Southwest Division.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS NEW ORLEANS PELICANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans -2.5
This game will be played at Smoothie King Center at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, February 25th.
WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 127-117 in favor of the Pelicans.
- Our projections have Zion Williamson finishing with 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.0% and knocking down 13 threes.
Taking a Look at the Spurs Chances on the Road
San Antonio fell to 24-31 on the season after a 114-96 road loss to the Pelicans on Sunday. The Spurs were +2 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 18 points. The total score of 210 points was well below the O/U line of 242.5.
San Antonio used an 11-0 run to take control early, leading 53-40 at halftime. However, they were outscored 35-26 in the 3rd quarter and 39-17 in the 4th, as the Pelicans pulled away late.
The Spurs struggled offensively in their loss to the Pelicans, shooting just 33% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 29.4%, though they did connect on 15 threes.
Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie each scored 18 points, with Champagnie hitting 6 threes. De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes added 13 points apiece.
The Spurs put together a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, holding the Pelicans to just 14 points, but they struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 35 and 39 points, respectively. Overall, San Antonio allowed 114 points on 44% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Spurs limited the Pelicans to 11 made threes on 33% shooting. San Antonio also sent New Orleans to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 19 attempts. The Spurs finished with 11 steals and 7 blocks.
Do the Pelicans Stand a Chance at Home?
The Pelicans improved to 14-43 on the season with a 114-96 win over the Spurs on Sunday. New Orleans, who were -2 point favorites, covered the spread with the win. The total score of 210 points fell well short of the O/U line of 242.5.
After the Spurs went on an 11-0 run early, the Pelicans turned the game around in the 2nd half. They outscored San Antonio 35-26 in the 3rd quarter and dominated the 4th, holding the Spurs to just 17 points while scoring 39.
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 22 points and 9 rebounds in their win over the Spurs, shooting 47.1% from the field. Karlo Matković contributed 19 points on 88.9% shooting, while Trey Murphy added 15 points, hitting 3 threes despite shooting 30% from deep.
Williamson scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Matković added 12 in the final period. Kelly Olynyk also had a strong finish, scoring 7 of his 14 points in the 4th quarter. The Pelicans shot 44.7% from the field and 33.3% from three, making 11 threes in the game.
The Pelicans put on a defensive clinic against the Spurs, holding them to just 96 points on 33% shooting. After a shaky 1st quarter where they allowed 30 points, New Orleans tightened up, giving up just 23 in the 2nd and 17 in the 4th to seal the win.
From beyond the arc, the Pelicans limited the Spurs to 29% shooting, with San Antonio hitting 15 threes. New Orleans also sent the Spurs to the line 25 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Pelicans controlled the glass with 52 defensive rebounds, despite giving up 13 offensive boards.