Pelicans vs Spurs Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 02, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Pelicans are -8.5 favorites vs. the Spurs
  • Total (Over/Under): 234.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSSW | BSNO

The New Orleans Pelicans visit Frost Bank Center to take on the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in San Antonio, TX.

The Pelicans are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Pelicans vs Spurs Over/Under is 233.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 27-20 against the spread, while the Spurs are 23-25 against the spread.


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Pelicans vs. Spurs Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans-8.5 -110O 233.5 -110-350
San Antonio Spurs +8.5 -110U 233.5 -110+280

Spurs vs Pelicans Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Friday‘s game with 77.5% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Pelicans and Spurs, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Spurs vs Pelicans Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Spurs will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1H Moneyline in 47 of their last 68 games (+31.40 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1H Spread in 44 of their last 68 games (+18.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 70 games (+15.30 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 62 games (+14.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 44 games (+12.00 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 70 games (+16.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 34 games at home (+12.95 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 67 games (+12.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games (+9.80 Units / 61% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 26 games (+9.75 Units / 36% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 27-20 (+5.05 Units / 9.58% ROI).

  • 27-21 against the Moneyline (+1.45 Units / 1.67% ROI)
  • 23-25 against the Over for game total points (-4.5 Units / -8.52% ROI)
  • 25-23 against the Under for game total points (-0.3 Units / -0.57% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Spurs have gone 23-25 (-4.4 Units / -8.35% ROI).

  • 10-38 against the Moneyline (-20.4 Units / -40.04% ROI)
  • 26-21 against the Over for game total points (+2.85 Units / 5.39% ROI)
  • 21-26 against the Under for game total points (-7.6 Units / -14.41% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 43 games (-25.70 Units / -57% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only covered the 3Q Spread in 30 of their last 78 games (-21.65 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 29 of their last 73 games (-19.45 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 67 games (-18.00 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 65 games (-17.00 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 76 games (-22.70 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Team Total Over in 31 of their last 76 games (-20.75 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Over in 31 of their last 76 games (-18.50 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 79 games (-17.35 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 64 games (-16.15 Units / -23% ROI)

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New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the San Antonio Spurs

The Pelicans are 9-1 (.900) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — best in the NBA. The Spurs have allowed 13.7 made three-pointers per game this season — T-4th-worst in the NBA.

The Pelicans are 17-4 (.810) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .563

The Pelicans are 2-10 (.167) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .228

The Pelicans were 10-22 (.312) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

San Antonio Spurs: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

The Spurs are 2-26 (.071) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .448

The Spurs are 11-57 (.162) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .362

The Spurs are 1-7 (.125) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .414

The Spurs were 1-44 (.022) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .263

Injury Report: Spurs vs. PelicansFriday‘s Game, Feb. 2

  • Charles Bassey (San Antonio Spurs): Knee, Out For Season
  • Sidy Cissoko (San Antonio Spurs): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Zach Collins (San Antonio Spurs): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Malcolm Hill (New Orleans Pelicans): Undisclosed, Game Time Decision

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans are shooting 49% (2,050/4,210) this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Pelicans are shooting 30% from three (39/129) in close and late situations this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Pelicans made 11.0 three-pointers per game last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Pelicans have averaged 7.8 second chance points per game (373 points/48 games) in the second half this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

San Antonio Spurs Offensive Stats & Trends

The Spurs are shooting 34% from three (603/1,750) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Spurs averaged 1.19 points per shot (4,551 points/3,809 shots) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Spurs had 21.2 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.5

The Spurs have averaged 1.20 points per shot (7,191 points/6,000 shots) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (312/978) in the first half this season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans have allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (799/2,469) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Pelicans averaged 8.3 steals per game (681 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Pelicans have averaged 4.8 blocks per game (228 blocks/48 games) this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

San Antonio Spurs Defensive Stats & Trends

The Spurs allowed opponents to shoot 51% (1,820/3,571) in the second half last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

The Spurs averaged 33.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,781 rebounds/82 games) last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Spurs allowed opponents to shoot 39% from three (1,036/2,651) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%

The Spurs allowed a TS% of 54% on the road last season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%


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