The San Antonio Spurs (24-31) travel to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (14-43) on Tuesday, February 25th. This game will be played at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and televised on Gulf. The Pelicans are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Spurs are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Spurs. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Spurs vs Pelicans

The Spurs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Spurs fell to 24-31 on the season after a 114-96 road loss to the Pelicans on Sunday. San Antonio, who entered the game as +2 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 210 points was well below the pre-game line of 242.5.

San Antonio appeared to be in control after an 11-0 run early in the game and held the Pelicans to just 14 points in the 2nd quarter. However, they were outscored 35-26 in the 3rd and 39-17 in the 4th, turning a 79-75 lead into an 18-point loss.

The Pelicans Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Pelicans improved to 14-43 on the season with a 114-96 win over the Spurs on Sunday. New Orleans, favored by 2 points, covered the spread at home. The game’s total score of 210 points fell well below the O/U line of 242.5.

After the Spurs went on an 11-0 run early, the Pelicans turned things around. They outscored San Antonio 35-26 in the 3rd quarter and dominated the 4th, holding the Spurs to 17 points while scoring 39.

Spurs Offense Breakdown

In their loss to the Pelicans, the Spurs managed just 96 points, shooting 33% from the field. Their three-point shooting was below average at 29.4%, though they did hit 15 threes in the game.

Keldon Johnson and Julian Champagnie led the Spurs with 18 points each, with Champagnie hitting 6 threes. De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes added 13 points apiece, with Fox shooting just 18.8% from the floor.

Pelicans Offense Breakdown

Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 22 points and 9 rebounds in their win over the Spurs, shooting 47.1% from the field. Karlo Matković was highly efficient, hitting 88.9% of his shots and finishing with 19 points, while Trey Murphy added 15 points, despite shooting just 37.5%.

New Orleans made 11 threes at a 33.3% clip, with an overall field goal percentage of 44.7%. Williamson scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Matković added 12 in the final period. Kelly Olynyk also contributed 7 of his 14 points in the 4th.

Spurs Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd quarter, where the Spurs held the Pelicans to just 14 points, San Antonio struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 35 and 39 points, respectively, in their 114-96 loss. The Spurs did manage to limit New Orleans from deep, allowing just 11 made threes on 33% shooting.

San Antonio sent the Pelicans to the line 26 times, where they converted 19 free throws. The Spurs grabbed 33 defensive rebounds but allowed 17 offensive boards. They also recorded 11 steals and 7 blocks in the game.

Pelicans Team Defense

Defensively, the Spurs shined in the 2nd quarter, holding the Pelicans to just 14 points, but they struggled in the 3rd and 4th, giving up 35 and 39 points, respectively, in a 114-96 loss. San Antonio allowed New Orleans to shoot 44% from the field.

The Spurs did well in limiting the Pelicans’ three-point shooting, allowing just 11 made threes on 33% shooting. San Antonio also recorded 11 steals and 7 blocks in the game.

Spurs vs Pelicans Trends

• Through their last ten road contests, the Spurs offense has averaged 116 points per game while allowing an average of 117. San Antonio posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 3-7 ATS.
• Although New Orleans has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 107 points per game in these games.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 2-3.
• Through their last five games as the favorite, the Pelicans have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.

Spurs vs Pelicans Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Pelicans, with a final score of 127-117, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Pelicans at -2.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 238, and our model projects the Spurs and Pelicans to reach a combined total of 244 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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