The New Orleans Pelicans (15-11) visit the San Antonio Spurs (4-20) on December 17, 2023 at AT&T Center. The Spurs are underdogs by a 7.5-point margin as they enter the matchup losers of three in a row with a 6-4 record in their last 10 games. The matchup has a 238.5 point total.
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Pelicans vs. Spurs Betting Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | -7.5 | 238.5 |
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Injury Report as of December 17
Pelicans: Matt Ryan: Out (Elbow), Larry Nance: Out (Rib)
Spurs: Charles Bassey: Out (Left Knee), Zach Collins: Probable (Knee), Tre Jones: Questionable (Illness)
Computer Picks
| Spread Pick | Spurs (+7.5) |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Under (238.5) |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Pelicans vs. Spurs Stat Rankings
| Pelicans Avg. (Rank) | Spurs Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 114.8 (14th) | Points Scored | 110.6 (25th) |
| 114 (15th) | Points Allowed | 121.2 (27th) |
| 44.4 (12th) | Rebounds | 43.3 (21st) |
| 11 (12th) | Off. Rebounds | 10.1 (24th) |
| 10.9 (27th) | 3pt Made | 12.9 (11th) |
| 26.1 (13th) | Assists | 29 (3rd) |
| 13.1 (13th) | Turnovers | 15.7 (28th) |
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Pelicans Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 19 | 24 | 6 | 4.7 | 1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Brandon Ingram | 21 | 23.3 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| CJ McCollum | 11 | 21.2 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 3.1 |
| Trey Murphy III | 4 | 17 | 4.5 | 2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas | 24 | 14.7 | 9.7 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
Spurs Key Players
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | 23 | 19 | 10.9 | 2.7 | 1.3 | 2.9 | 1.4 |
| Devin Vassell | 19 | 18.5 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 2.6 |
| Keldon Johnson | 23 | 17.2 | 6.2 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 2.1 |
| Zach Collins | 24 | 13.1 | 6 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
| Jeremy Sochan | 24 | 10.6 | 5.4 | 4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
Betting Trends
- The Pelicans’ record against the spread is 15-10-1.
- New Orleans has one win ATS (1-1) as a 7.5-point favorite or greater this season.
- The Pelicans have seen 12 of their 26 games hit the over.
- Eight times so far this season, New Orleans and its opponent have combined to score more than 238.5 points.
- The over/under for this game is 238.5 points, 9.7 more than the average point total for Pelicans games this season.
- The Spurs’ record against the spread is 10-14-0.
- San Antonio is 5-9 as a 7.5-point underdog or more.
- There have been 16 Spurs games (out of 24) that went over the total this season.
- San Antonio’s games have finished with over 238.5 points scored 10 times this season.
- Spurs games average 231.8 total points, 6.7 fewer than the total for this matchup.
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