New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs, NBA 2025-26 Season, Today Match Prediction
New Orleans Pelicans
San Antonio Spurs
Spurs to Overpower Pelicans
- The Pelicans are on a 6-game losing streak.
- Historically in regular-season games, the Spurs lead the head-to-head vs the Pelicans: 58 wins to 29.
- In the last five head-to-head matches between the Pelicans and Spurs, the Spurs won 3 games while the Pelicans won 2 games.
San Antonio Spurs to Win and Cover the Spread (-9.5)
| Tournament: | NBA 2025-26 Season |
| Live Streaming: | NBA League Pass |
| Venue: | Smoothie King Center, New Orleans |
| Tip Off: | 06:30:00 |
New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Basteball Odds
| Bookmaker | Team A | Team B |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | 4.20 | 1.22 |
New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Match Prediction & Analysis
The New Orleans Pelicans host the San Antonio Spurs at Smoothie King Center. New Orleans will aim to use home crowd energy to fuel their offense and tighten defense hoping for better execution than in some recent games. The Spurs, on the other hand, come in with confidence: recent H2H success, good road form, and balanced shooting/spacing give them an edge.
Current Standings:
The New Orleans Pelicans are 3-21 this season. They are 5th in the Southwest Division and 15th in the Western Conference. The San Antonio Spurs are 15-7 this season. They are 2nd in the Southwest Division and 5th in the Western Conference.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches):
Spurs have dominated the matchup 58–29.Pelicans need stronger defense, reduced turnovers, and better paint protection; Spurs need to maintain shooting accuracy, control tempo, and avoid letting New Orleans get into rhythm.
New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Player Stats
| Player Name | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals/Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Aaron Fox | 25.0 | 3.7 | 6.5 | 1.4/0.3 |
| Trey Murphy III | 20.5 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 1.7/0.2 |
Teams Preview
New Orleans Pelicans Preview
In their last match against the Nets, the Pelicans lost by 18 points(101-119).Trey Murphy III scored 23 points for the Pelicans, who lost their sixth straight game and fell to 3-21. Saddiq Bey added 18 points and Bryce McGowens had 16.Supporting Murphy's effort was newcomer Saddiq Bey, who contributed 18 points on the night. His offensive output demonstrated his potential value to the struggling squad. Additionally, Bryce McGowens came off the bench to add 16 points, rounding out the trio of top scorers for the Pelicans.
The Pelicans have shown offense-potential when healthy over the last several games, they’ve averaged high scoring totals, but defensive lapses and inconsistency have plagued them. Their season record and “power rankings” don’t reflect elite performance; recent reports suggest that even though they’ve improved under the interim head coach, results haven’t followed.When they get good contributions from interior scoring and spacing, New Orleans can challenge any team but only if they tighten up defensively and stay disciplined for 48 minutes.
The Pelicans on average score 112.3 points per game they score 45.3% from the field and are ranked 25th in the league, and 34.9% from the arc and are ranked 21st in the league. The Pelicans grab 42.3 rebounds per game and Ranked 24th in season.
San Antonio Spurs Preview
In their last match against the Cavaliers, the Spurs lost by 13 points(117-130).Devin Vassell had 25 of his 28 points and made seven 3-pointers in the first half for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox had 25 points and nine assists, and Keldon Johnson added 14 points off the bench.Vassell's 13 points in the first quarter and 25 in the opening half were season highs for San Antonio, which is 4-3 during its ongoing stretch of playing in nine cities over an 18-day span. The Spurs only play once at home between Nov. 21 and Dec. 16.
On the road, the Spurs have been solid, showing good shooting efficiency and togetherness. This season their games tend to be fairly high scoring and when they hit their shots, especially from mid-range and three, they can outpace weaker defenses.Their recent wins over New Orleans indicate momentum, and their roster when healthy and focused can exploit Pelicans’ defensive vulnerabilities. If they control pace, defend the paint, and make open looks count, they’re dangerous even away from home.
The Spurs on average score 118.9 points per game they score 48.5% from the field and are ranked 9th in the league, and 36.1% from the arc and are ranked 15th in the league. The Spurs grab 44.6 rebounds per game and Ranked 13th in season.
New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs Starting Lineups
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | Jeremiah Fears |
| SG | Bryce McGowens |
| SF | Trey Murphy III |
| PF | Saddiq Bey |
| C | Derik Queen |
| Position | Player Name |
|---|---|
| PG | De'Aaron Fox |
| SG | Julian Champagnie |
| SF | Devin Vassell |
| PF | Harrison Barnes |
| C | Luke Kornet |
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS vs SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Winning PredictionThe San Antonio Spurs enter as slight favourites to win. Their head-to-head history, efficiency on offense, and ability to perform on the road give them a tangible advantage especially if they hit their shots and stay disciplined on defense. Unless the Pelicans tighten up defensively and execute flawlessly, Spurs’ balance and momentum should carry them.s
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