Pelicans vs. Spurs Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 8

Pelicans vs. Spurs Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Smoothie King Center -- New Orleans, Louisiana
• Coverage: Gulf Coast Sports and FDSSW

The New Orleans Pelicans (3-21) are 9.5-point underdogs as they attempt to end a three-game home losing streak when they take on the San Antonio Spurs (15-7) on Monday, December 8, 2025 at Smoothie King Center. The game airs at 8 p.m. ET on Gulf Coast Sports and FDSSW. The point total is 237.5 in the matchup.

Pelicans vs. Spurs Odds & Spread

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Pelicans vs. Spurs Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Spurs win (72.1%)

Pelicans vs. Spurs Betting Trends

• The Spurs have put together a 10-9-3 record against the spread this season.
• The Pelicans have played 24 games, with 14 wins against the spread.
• Games involving the Spurs have hit the over 12 times out of 24 chances this season.
• Pelicans games this season have hit the over 58.3% of the time (14 out of 24 games with a set point total).
• San Antonio has a better record against the spread in home games (6-3-2) than it does in away games (4-6-1).
• In terms of point totals, the Spurs hit the over less often at home, as they've exceeded the total five times in 11 opportunities this season (45.5%). In road games, they have hit the over seven times in 11 opportunities (63.6%).
• New Orleans has performed better against the spread at home (8-5-0) than on the road (6-5-0) this season.
• Pelicans games have finished above the over/under 69.2% of the time at home (nine of 13), and 45.5% of the time away (five of 11).

Spurs Leaders

• Devin Vassell averages 16.2 points, 3.7 boards and 2.4 assists, shooting 44.1% from the floor and 40.1% from downtown, with 2.9 made treys per contest.
• De'Aaron Fox averages 25 points, 3.7 boards and 6.5 assists.
• Keldon Johnson averages 13 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists, shooting 57.3% from the floor.
• Harrison Barnes is averaging 12.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Stephon Castle averages 17.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 7.5 assists, shooting 49.7% from the field.

Pelicans Leaders

• Trey Murphy III's numbers on the season are 20.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He is also draining 46.8% of his shots from the floor and 36.3% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.8 triples.
• The Pelicans receive 12 points per game from Derik Queen, plus 6.3 boards and 3.6 assists.
• Per game, Jeremiah Fears gives the Pelicans 15.8 points, 3.4 boards and 3 assists, plus 1.5 steals and 0.2 blocks.
• Saddiq Bey averages 14.2 points, 5.9 boards and 2.2 assists. He is draining 44.8% of his shots from the field and 35% from beyond the arc, with 1.9 triples per game.
• The Pelicans are receiving 9.1 points, 2.8 boards and 2.9 assists per game from Jose Alvarado.

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