San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans Prediction and Odds - December 1, 2023

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San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans Prediction and Odds - December 1, 2023

The New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs are scheduled to meet in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Friday, with tipoff at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' full betting preview for Friday's Spurs vs. Pelicans matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Spurs vs. Pelicans

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Spurs-Pelicans NBA matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Pelicans an 83% chance of beating the Spurs.

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Spurs vs. Pelicans Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Spurs Pelicans
Spread +12.5 (-105) -12.5 (-115)
Moneyline +550 -750
Total o238.5 (-110) u238.5 (-110)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

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The Pelicans are listed as -12.5 favorites versus the Spurs, with -115 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Spurs (+12.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at -750. That means you can risk $750 to win $100, for a total payout of $850, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Spurs at +550, where you can bet $100 to profit $550, earning a total payout of $650, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 238.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

According to DimersBOT, the Spurs (+12.5) have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 238.5-point Over/Under has a 54% chance of going Under.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Best Bets: Spurs vs. Pelicans

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best bets for this game:

  • Spread: Spurs +12.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (56% probability) 🔥
  • Moneyline: Spurs @ +550 via BetMGM (1.6% edge)
  • Total: Under 238.5 @ -110 via BetMGM (54% probability)

 

When you see a 🔥, you know it's one of Dimers' best free picks of the day across all sports.

Dimers' NBA best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Pelicans are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Spurs moneyline is the best option because of the 1.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Spurs vs. Pelicans Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for San Antonio vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center on Friday has the Pelicans prevailing 123-112.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Spurs vs. Pelicans, including pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Spurs vs. Pelicans Player Props

Looking for San Antonio vs. New Orleans NBA prop bets? DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Smoothie King Center.

Keldon Johnson is expected to step up for the Spurs with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to finish with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists for the Pelicans.

Spurs Projected Box Score

Our model's projected player stats for the Spurs in Friday's game:

Player Points Rebounds Assists
Keldon Johnson 19 6 3
Devin Vassell 18 4 4
Zach Collins 18 8 4
Jeremy Sochan 15 6 4
Tre Jones 11 3 5

Pelicans Projected Box Score

Projected points, rebounds and assists for the Pelicans on Friday:

Player Points Rebounds Assists
Zion Williamson 30 7 5
Brandon Ingram 25 5 6
CJ McCollum 21 4 6
Jonas Valanciunas 17 12 3
Trey Murphy 11 2 1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before Spurs vs. Pelicans on Friday December 1, 2023.

 

Spurs vs. Pelicans Preview

Friday's action between the Pelicans and Spurs at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

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Conclusion

This comprehensive betting preview centers around our Spurs vs. Pelicans prediction and NBA odds.

Dimers' picks are made after 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

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