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The San Antonio Spurs (1-0) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (0-1) in a matchup of Southwest Division teams at Smoothie King Center, starting at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, October 24, 2025. The Spurs are 4.5-point favorites in the game, the first matchup between the teams this season.
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Spurs vs. Pelicans Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Spurs 130, Pelicans 104.
- Moneyline Pick: Spurs (-188)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Pick ATS: Spurs (-4.5)
Recent Spurs vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2025 | Pelicans | -2.5 | 235 | -134 | +113 | 119-115 SA |
| 2/25/2025 | Pelicans | -2.5 | 239.5 | -134 | +113 | 109-103 NO |
| 2/23/2025 | Pelicans | -2 | 242 | -134 | +113 | 114-96 NO |
| 12/8/2024 | Spurs | -7.5 | 223.5 | -282 | +230 | 121-116 SA |
Spurs 2024-25 Betting Trends
- San Antonio had 39 wins in 82 games against the spread last year.
- The Spurs had an ATS record of 5-7 as 4.5-point favorites or more last year.
- There were 46 San Antonio games (out of 82) that hit the over last season.
- The Spurs were favored on the moneyline 25 total times last season. They went 18-7 in those games.
- In games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -188 or shorter last year, San Antonio had a record of 7-3 (70%).
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans compiled a 34-47-1 record against the spread last season.
- The Pelicans' ATS record as underdogs of 4.5 points or greater was 22-31 last year.
- Last season 45 of New Orleans' games hit the over.
- The Pelicans were underdogs in 61 games last season and won nine (14.8%) of those contests.
- Last season, New Orleans won five of its 50 games, or 10%, when it was the underdog by at least +156 on the moneyline.
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Spurs vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Spurs
Spurs:
De'Aaron Fox: Out (Hamstring),
Kelly Olynyk: Out (Heel),
Jeremy Sochan: Out (Wrist),
Lindy Waters III: Out (Eye)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Out (Leg),
Yves Missi: Questionable (Ankle),
Karlo Matkovic: Questionable (Back),
Kevon Looney: Out (Knee)
Spurs vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, October 24, 2025
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and KENS
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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