Pelicans vs. Spurs Prediction and Odds (Pelicans To Cover Despite Murray's Heroics)
By Joe Summers
We've got a battle of struggling squads as the 27-43 San Antonio Spurs host the 28-41 New Orleans Pelicans tonight at 8:30 PM EST.
New Orleans has lost and failed to cover the spread in five of their last six, while the Spurs are 3-7 outright and against the spread (ATS) over their last 10.
San Antonio has a pair of wins over the Pelicans this season and covered in both - can they make it three in a row or will New Orleans get revenge on the road?
Here are the odds from WynnBET to help us find value in this Pelicans vs Spurs matchup:
Pelicans vs Spurs Odds, Spread and Total
Spread
- Pelicans +3 (-110)
- Spurs -3 (-110)
Moneyline:
- Pelicans: +125
- Spurs: -150
Total:
- 236.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Pelicans vs Spurs Prediction and Pick
It doesn't show from their record, but the Pelicans have been really strong lately. In their last 10 games, New Orleans ranks in the top-10 on offense and defense despite playing a really tough schedule. They've got losses to the Suns, Grizzlies and Nuggets but beat the Jazz and got one against the Suns.
They've been excellent on the road as well, going 8-2 ATS over their last 10 away from home. San Antonio has played a much easier schedule but is still struggling with losses to the Kings and Pacers. The Spurs have a bottom-10 offense and defense in their last 10 games and frankly, I don't think they should be favored.
San Antonio has failed to cover in three in a row at home and have given up at least 119 points in four of their last five.
I love the Pelicans to cover but I'll also be looking to the prop market and am taking Dejounte Murray over 23.5 points (-115). His usage rate has exploded since the All-Star Break and he's cleared this prop in seven straight games. The Pelicans are strong defensively inside and on the wing but their backcourt defense leaves a lot to be desired. I expect a full dose of Murray and him to clear this total, albeit in a loss.
Pick: Pelicans +3 (-110) and Dejounte Murray Over 23.5 Points (-115)
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