Spurs vs. Pelicans odds, line, spread: 2023 NBA picks, December 17 predictions from proven model
Written by CBS SPORTS ALL RIGHTS RESERVED on December 17, 2023
We’ve got another exciting Southwest Division matchup on the NBA schedule as the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans are set to tip at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday at the Frost Bank Center. San Antonio is 4-20 overall and 2-11 at home, while New Orleans is 15-11 overall and 6-7 on the road. This will be their second head-to-head meeting of the year with the Pelicans capturing a 121-106 victory as 13-point favorites in New Orleans on Dec. 1.
The Pelicans have now won and covered in seven of their last 10 meetings with the Spurs and are 15-10 against the spread this season, while San Antonio is 9-14 against the number. New Orleans is favored by 7.5 points in the latest Spurs vs. Pelicans odds and the over/under is 238.5 points. Before entering any Spurs vs. Pelicans picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 8 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 97-51 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning more than $4,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
The model has set its sights on New Orleans vs. San Antonio. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines for the game:
- Spurs vs. Pelicans spread: Spurs +7.5
- Spurs vs. Pelicans over/under: 238.5 points
- Spurs vs. Pelicans money line: Spurs: +254, Pelicans: -323
- Spurs vs. Pelicans picks: See picks here
What you need to know about the Spurs
The Spurs can finally bid farewell to their 18-game losing streak thanks to their efforts on Friday. They enjoyed a 129-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Devin Vassell was the offensive standout of the game as he scored 36 points while also pulling down six rebounds.
It was an off-shooting night (5-for-13) for rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama but the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft still found a way to make an impact. He finished with 13 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocked shots in the victory. San Antonio had seven players reach double-figures in scoring.
What you need to know about the Pelicans
Meanwhile, the Pelicans extended their winning streak to three on Friday with a 112-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets. The Pelicans can attribute much of their success to Jonas Valanciunas, who dropped a double-double with 29 points and 13 rebounds.
Zion Williamson also recorded a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. He also dished out four assists while only turning the ball over once. New Orleans limited the Hornets to just 9-for-31 shooting from the 3-point line during the victory and rank fourth in the NBA in 3-point defense (34.3%) this season.
How to make Spurs vs. Pelicans picks
The model has simulated Spurs vs. Pelicans 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under and it’s also generated a point-spread pick where one side hits well over 50% of the time. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.
Who wins Pelicans vs. Spurs, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see the picks, all from the model that finished last year on a 97-51 roll on top-rated NBA picks, and find out.
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