<p>The San Antonio Spurs visit the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on Monday, December 8, 2025. This game is set to tip off at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on Gulf. The Spurs hold a record of 15-7, while the Pelicans are struggling with a 3-21 record.</p> <p>San Antonio is guided by head coach Mitch Johnson and ranks fifth in the Western Conference. They are coming off a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. On the other hand, New Orleans, led by interim head coach James Borrego, sits at the bottom of the Western Conference and is on a six-game losing streak.</p> <h2>Spurs vs Pelicans Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NBA</li><li>Teams: San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans</li><li>Venue: Smoothie King Center</li><li>Date: Monday, December 8, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Spurs -9.5 (-111), Pelicans +9.5 (-111), Spurs MoneyLine -406, Pelicans MoneyLine +320, Over/Under 236</li></ul> <h2>San Antonio Spurs Team Preview</h2> <p>The San Antonio Spurs have had mixed results in their recent games. They recently lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers with a score of 130-117. In that game, De'Aaron Fox led the team with 25 points, while Devin Vassell added 28 points.</p> <p>Offensively, the Spurs score 118.9 points per game, ranking them 7th in the league. They have a field goal percentage of 48.5%, which is 8th best. However, their defense allows 114.5 points per game, placing them 10th in points allowed.</p> <p>Key players like De'Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell have been crucial for the Spurs. Fox averages 25 points per game, while Vassell contributes 16.2 points. Unfortunately, Victor Wembanyama is out with a calf strain, impacting their performance.</p> <h2>New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview</h2> <p>The New Orleans Pelicans have struggled in their recent games. They lost by 18 points to the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 101 points. Trey Murphy III was a bright spot, scoring 23 points with a shooting percentage of 58.8%. Saddiq Bey added 18 points, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.</p> <p>The Pelicans' offensive stats show room for improvement. They rank 25th in points per game with 112.2 and 24th in field goal percentage at 45.3%. The team is also 29th in effective field goal percentage, which indicates they need to focus on better shot selection.</p> <p>Injuries have impacted the Pelicans this season. Zion Williamson is out with an adductor strain and will miss three weeks. Jordan Poole is also out with a quad strain, while Herbert Jones is questionable with a calf strain. These absences have made it challenging for the team to find consistency.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Spurs are favored by 9.5 points against the Pelicans. The Spurs score 118.9 points per game, while the Pelicans allow 123.2 points per game. This suggests the Spurs could win by more than the spread. Taking the Spurs at -9.5 (-111) seems reasonable given their strong offensive stats.</p> <p>The over/under is set at 236 points. The Spurs and Pelicans combine for an average of 231.1 points per game. While the Pelicans' defense is weak, the average total points suggest taking the under at 236 (-112) is a safer pick.</p>

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