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Zion Williamson's New Orleans Pelicans are scheduled to host Keldon Johnson-led San Antonio Spurs in the NBA 2022-23 regular season fixture on Thursday night at the Smoothie King Center. In the Western Conference standings, the Pelicans are placed third while the Spurs have managed the 14th spot in the points table.
This season, the Pelicans have managed 18 wins in 30 matches while the Spurs have managed just 10 victories in their 30 outings so far. While the Pelicans have lost just four of their 16 home games, the Spurs have won five of their 13 road games in the ongoing season. In their last 10 fixtures, New Orleans have won six games while San Antonio have won four matches.
New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs: Match Prediction
Head-To-Head:
- In their last 10 games against each other, the Pelicans have dominated the matchup with seven victories while the Spurs won three games.
- New Orleans and San Antonio faced each other twice this season as the Pelicans dominated the Spurs with two wins.
Top Players:
- The Pelicans include Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Jose Alvarado as their star players.
- The Spurs include Tre Jones, Jeramy Sochan, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson as their star players.
Injured/Questionable Players:
- Spurs: Keldon Johnson, Josh Richardson
- Pelicans: Brandon Ingram, E.J. Liddell, Larry Nance Jr.
Average Quarter score: (Pelicans 120-109 Spurs)
- 1st quarter: 30-26
- 2nd quarter: 31-28
- 3rd quarter: 26-25
- 4th quarter: 33-30
Spurs at Pelicans: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 8 .5 points (Pelicans -8.5)
Over/Under (OU): 226.5 (Over)
Prediction: Pelicans 120-109 Spurs
Money Line:
- The Pelicans have -350 odds to pick up the win, while the Spurs are listed at +280 to claim victory.
- This season, the Pelicans have won 15 of the 17 games they were named the favorites while the Spurs won eight of the 27 games they played as the underdogs.
Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2022-23 season, the Spurs managed 110.3 points per game while the Pelicans averaged 117.3 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the Pelicans averaged 4.8 points more per game, and the Spurs managed a difference of 9.2 points less per game.
Over/Under:
- For the Pelicans, six players are averaging more than 10 points per game as Zion Williamson leads the squad with 25.2 points per game followed by Brandon Ingram (20.8) and CJ McCollum (18.7).
- For the Spurs, six players are averaging more than 10 points per game as Keldon Johnson leads the squad with 21.1 points per game followed by Devin Vassell with 20 points per game.
New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs: How to Watch
When and where will the New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs, NBA 2022-23 match take place?
The NBA match between New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs will take place on December 23 at 6:30 am IST (Dec 22, 8:00 pm ET) at the Smoothie King Center.
Where to watch the live telecast of New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs, NBA 2022-23 in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA match between New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs, NBA 2022-23 in India and the US?
The NBA match between New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs can be streamed live on Voot Select, Jio TV, NBA.com on subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
Where to catch live scores of New Orleans Pelicans vs San Antonio Spurs, NBA 2022-23?
SportsTiger website and app will provide you live scores and live updates of all the NBA 2022-23 matches.
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