Pelicans vs Spurs Prediction and NBA Tips - 9 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 9, 2025, 1:10AM | Published: Dec 8, 2025, 3:01PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will face the favoured San Antonio Spurs in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Trey Murphy, Jeremiah Fears and Saddiq Bey, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Spurs line-up that includes De'Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell and Stephon Castle.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Spurs game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's New Orleans vs San Antonio NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Spurs a 74% chance of beating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Spurs: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $4.20, Spurs $1.25
- Line: Pelicans +9 ($1.87), Spurs -9 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 238 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, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $4.20 and the Spurs at $1.25.
The Pelicans are 9-point underdogs against the Spurs, with odds of $1.87 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Spurs (-9) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 238 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (+9) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 238-point over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Pelicans vs Spurs: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $4.20 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +9 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 238 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Pelicans vs Spurs best bets are based on market-leading modelling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Spurs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Pelicans vs Spurs: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Spurs at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday is the Spurs winning 122-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the New Orleans vs San Antonio game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Spurs prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs San Antonio game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pelicans vs Spurs: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Spurs at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs
- Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025
- 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.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs San Antonio predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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