Pelicans vs Spurs Prediction and NBA Tips - 2 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 2, 2023, 1:10AM | Published: Dec 1, 2023, 4:09AM
The New Orleans Pelicans face the San Antonio Spurs in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are up against a Spurs side that includes Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell and Zach Collins.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Pelicans vs Spurs, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Spurs
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's New Orleans-San Antonio NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans an 83% chance of beating the Spurs at Smoothie King Center.
More: Pelicans vs Spurs Match Centre
Pelicans vs Spurs: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.13, Spurs $6.50
- Line: Pelicans -13 ($1.91), Spurs +13 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 237.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Pelicans at $1.13. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Spurs at $6.50.
The Pelicans are listed as 13-point favourites against the Spurs, with odds of $1.91 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Spurs (+13) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for Pelicans vs Spurs has been set at 237.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Spurs (+13) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the 237.5-point Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Pelicans vs Spurs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: San Antonio at $6.50 with bet365 (1.6% edge)
- Line: Spurs +13 at $1.91 with PointsBet (56% probability)
- Total Points: Under 237.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (53% probability)
Today's Pelicans vs Spurs best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Spurs to win is our recommended option due to the 1.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Pelicans vs Spurs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Spurs at Smoothie King Center on Saturday has the Pelicans prevailing 123-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of New Orleans vs San Antonio on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Pelicans vs Spurs: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Pelicans vs Spurs without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, while Keldon Johnson is projected to have 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists for the Spurs.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 30 | 7 | 5 |
| Brandon Ingram | 25 | 5 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 4 | 6 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 17 | 12 | 3 |
| Trey Murphy | 11 | 2 | 1 |
Spurs Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keldon Johnson | 19 | 6 | 3 |
| Devin Vassell | 18 | 4 | 4 |
| Zach Collins | 18 | 8 | 4 |
| Jeremy Sochan | 15 | 6 | 4 |
| Tre Jones | 11 | 3 | 5 |
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the New Orleans vs San Antonio game at Smoothie King Center.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Pelicans vs Spurs: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Spurs at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs
- Date: Saturday 2 December 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for New Orleans vs San Antonio have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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