Pelicans vs. Spurs Picks & Best Bets 8th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The San Antonio Spurs will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action on Sunday at Frost Bank Center, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Spurs will be led by Victor Wembanyama, Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan, while the Pelicans will rely on Dejounte Murray, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy.
We have conducted 10,000 simulations of Sunday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to identify the best Pelicans vs. Spurs bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Spurs will likely win with a projected final score of 115-108.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we constantly monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Pelicans vs. Spurs Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Pelicans vs. Spurs picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Pelicans vs. Spurs Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, December 8th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Frost Bank Center
- Spread: Pelicans +7 / Spurs -7
- Moneyline: Pelicans +235 / Spurs -270
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 223 Points (-110/-110)
Pelicans +7 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Pelicans have a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the Spurs have a probability of 47%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -108 for the Pelicans +7, providing a favorable 1.1% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 223 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 223, with FanDuel Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% probability that the total will go over 223 points.
Pelicans vs. Spurs Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the New Orleans Pelicans at +235 via DraftKings Sportsbook, whilst the San Antonio Spurs are available at -270 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Spurs are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 71% chance of coming out on top.
Even though the Spurs are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +235 odds on the Pelicans moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.
Our Player Prop Picks for Pelicans vs. Spurs
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Sunday's Pelicans vs. Spurs matchup.
New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray | 25 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| CJ McCollum | 22 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Trey Murphy | 15 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Yves Missi | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Brandon Boston | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Dejounte Murray Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+148)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dejounte Murray Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +148 |
- Our top prop bet for the Pelicans is on Dejounte Murray to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 14.0% on the +148 odds offered by FanDuel.
San Antonio Spurs Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama | 26 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Devin Vassell | 15 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Jeremy Sochan | 14 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Stephon Castle | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Chris Paul | 12 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
Victor Wembanyama Over 4.5 Assists (+118)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Wembanyama Over 4.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +118 |
- Our best prop bet for the Spurs is on Victor Wembanyama to record over 4.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 assists, giving us an edge of 12.9% on the +118 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Pelicans vs. Spurs Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Pelicans vs. Spurs trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Dejounte Murray Over 1.5 Total Steals
Dejounte Murray has recorded more than 1.5 steals in 7 of his last 11 appearances (64% success rate). You can wager on him to go over 1.5 steals again at odds of -113 (53% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Herbert Jones Over 1.5 Total Turnovers
Herbert Jones has had more than 1.5 turnovers in 8 of his last 11 games (73%). You can place a bet on him to record over 1.5 turnovers again at odds of -145 (59%), available at Bet365.
Harrison Barnes Over 1.5 Total Assists
Harrison Barnes has had more than 1.5 assists in 10 of his last 15 appearances (67%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 assists again at odds of +140 (42%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Dejounte Murray of the Pelicans to put up over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Pelicans +7 to cover.
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