Spurs vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 18 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 17, 2023, 8:35PM | Published: Dec 16, 2023, 7:10PM
The San Antonio Spurs will face the favoured New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Frost Bank Center on Monday, starting at 7:30am AEDT.
With star players Devin Vassell, Victor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson, the Spurs are aiming to beat a Pelicans team that includes Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Spurs vs Pelicans game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Spurs vs Pelicans
Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's San Antonio-New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Pelicans a 72% chance of winning against the Spurs at Frost Bank Center.
More: Spurs vs Pelicans Match Centre
Spurs vs Pelicans: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Frost Bank Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Spurs $3.75, Pelicans $1.36
- Line: Spurs +7.5 ($2.00), Pelicans -7.5 ($1.97)
- Total (Over/Under 238.5 Points): Over $1.95, Under $2.02
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Spurs at $3.75. Meanwhile, Betfair currently has the Pelicans at $1.36.
The Spurs are 7.5-point underdogs against the Pelicans, with odds of $2.00 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Pelicans (-7.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.97.
The Over/Under for Spurs vs Pelicans has been set at 238.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $2.02.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Spurs (+7.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 238.5 points has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Spurs vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: San Antonio at $3.75 with bet365 (1.3% edge)
- Line: Spurs +7.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Total Points: Under 238.5 at $2.02 with Betfair (54% probability) 🔥
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Stats Insider's Spurs vs Pelicans betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Spurs to win is our preferred option due to the 1.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Spurs vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Spurs vs Pelicans at Frost Bank Center this Monday has the Pelicans winning 121-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full coverage of San Antonio vs New Orleans on Monday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Spurs vs Pelicans: Player Props
Player props are an enjoyable way to bet on Spurs vs Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Devin Vassell is expected to lead the Spurs with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to have 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.
Spurs Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Vassell | 20 | 4 | 4 |
| Victor Wembanyama | 20 | 11 | 3 |
| Keldon Johnson | 19 | 5 | 4 |
| Jeremy Sochan | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| Zach Collins | 11 | 5 | 3 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 29 | 6 | 5 |
| Brandon Ingram | 26 | 5 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 22 | 5 | 7 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 18 | 12 | 3 |
| Trey Murphy | 13 | 3 | 1 |
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the San Antonio vs New Orleans game at Frost Bank Center.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Spurs vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA game between the Spurs and Pelicans at Frost Bank Center is scheduled to commence at 7:30am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Monday 18 December 2023
- Time: 7:30am AEDT
- Venue: Frost Bank Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our San Antonio vs New Orleans predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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