Spurs vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 3 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 3, 2024, 1:10AM | Published: Feb 2, 2024, 2:32AM
The San Antonio Spurs will play the favoured New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Frost Bank Center on Saturday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell and Tre Jones, the Spurs are up against a Pelicans side that includes Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Spurs vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Spurs vs Pelicans
Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's San Antonio-New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 75% chance of defeating the Spurs at Frost Bank Center.
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Spurs vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Frost Bank Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Spurs $3.95, Pelicans $1.33
- Line: Spurs +8.5 ($1.96), Pelicans -8.5 ($1.99)
- Total (Over/Under 233.5 Points): Over $1.93, Under $2.06
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Spurs at $3.95 and the Pelicans at $1.33.
The Spurs are 8.5-point underdogs against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.96 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Pelicans (-8.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.99.
The Over/Under for Spurs vs Pelicans is set at 233.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.93 and odds for the Under at $2.06.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Spurs (+8.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 233.5 points has a 52% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Spurs vs Pelicans game is Betfair, where you can bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Spurs vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: San Antonio at $3.95 with Betfair (0.9% edge)
- Line: Spurs +8.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 233.5 at $2.06 with Betfair (52% probability)
While the Pelicans have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Spurs to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
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Spurs vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Spurs vs Pelicans at Frost Bank Center on Saturday has the Pelicans winning 120-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of San Antonio vs New Orleans on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Spurs vs Pelicans: Player Props
Player props are a common way to bet on Spurs vs Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Victor Wembanyama is expected to lead the Spurs with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to finish with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.
Spurs Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | 22 | 10 | 3 |
| Devin Vassell | 21 | 4 | 5 |
| Tre Jones | 16 | 4 | 8 |
| Jeremy Sochan | 13 | 6 | 4 |
| Cedi Osman | 11 | 4 | 3 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 26 | 5 | 6 |
| Brandon Ingram | 22 | 6 | 7 |
| CJ McCollum | 21 | 5 | 6 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 15 | 10 | 2 |
| Trey Murphy | 14 | 4 | 2 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the San Antonio vs New Orleans match-up at Frost Bank Center.
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Spurs vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA game between the Spurs and Pelicans at Frost Bank Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Saturday 3 February 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Frost Bank Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our San Antonio vs New Orleans predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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