San Antonio vs New Orleans Betting!
The Spurs are 22-25 ATS with an O/U record of 26-20-1 and the Pelicans are 21-23-2 ATS with an O/U record of 22.23-1.[ad-4468020]
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Venue/ Stadium: New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, LA
Time/Date: 8 PM EST Monday, February 3, 2014
NBA Odds From: Bovada
Moneyline: OFF
Spread: Spurs -4
Over/Under: 193.5
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ATS Matchup Stats | Gambling Insight!
This season the Pelicans are 11-11 at home and the Spurs are 16-5 on the road.
In their last games the Pelicans beat the Chicago Bulls 88-79 and the Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 95-93.
The Spurs are only 5-5 in their last 10 games and head out for a long road trip with 3 key players banged up. They have the 2nd best record in the Western Conference, but have had trouble facing the top teams in the league. However, the Pelicans, who are also 5-5 in their last 10 games, do not fall into that category.
The Spurs have already beaten the Pelicans twice this season with the last win coming in New Orleans. They have beaten the Pelicans in 7 of their last 9 games in the Big Easy.
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New Orleans 2nd year C Anthony Davis is averaging 20 ppg in three career home games against the Spurs and his play on both ends of the court will be key. The Pelicans also have some key players injured and for New Orleans to pull off the upset they will need good games from Davis and the G duo of Eric Gordon and Tyreke Evens.
The Spurs have a balanced team ranking 9th in the league in scoring and 5th in the league on defense.
Tony Parker and Tim Duncan still lead the Spurs and will be counted on to play well with the team’s injury woes. Leonard and Ginobili are both averaging double figures this season and they will be missed, as San Antonio embarks on a 9-game road trip starting tonight.
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The Pelicans’ defense only ranks 19th in the league in opponents’ points allowed and they really need to key on Parker, who is averaging 21.5 ppg on 56.8% shooting in his last 6 games against them.
In their home loss to the Spurs in the middle of last month they allowed the Spurs to shoot 52.2% from the floor and Parker went for 27 points. Davis needs to be a rock inside and not let the Spurs dominate the paint. In the last meeting San Antonio scored 50 points in the paint.
Betting Trends
The Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games, 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall, and they have an Under record of 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Pelicans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall, 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record, and they have an Under record of 4-0 in their last 4 games.
The Pelicans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against the Spurs and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games facing them in New Orleans.
Jason’s Pick:
The Spurs have been beating the Pelicans in the last few seasons, but have not been a great betting team against them. However, I am going to buck the betting trends and the Spurs will win and cover tonight.
Player Injuries
Spurs
Danny Green G Out
Kawhi Leonard FW Out
Manu Ginobili G Out
Pelicans
Anthony Davis PF – Feb 1: Day-To-Day
Ryan Anderson PF Out
Jrue Holiday G Out
Jason Smith C Out
