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(9-19) New Orleans Pelicans vs. San Antonio Spurs (21-5)
Date: Sunday December 18
Time: 7:00PM EST
Venue: American Airlines Arena, San Antonio Texas
NBA Moneyline Odds: Off
NBA Betting Odds: Off as of 9:45pmET Saturday night.
NBA Betting Total: Off
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The Pelicans come in going 2-2 in their last 4 games, losing a tough one to Houston on Friday night. San Antonio is 7-1 in their last 8 games, and continue to be one of the best teams in the NBA.
New Orleans Pelicans
Anthony Davis suffered a lower left leg contusion against Houston on Friday, but could have been brought back in the game if it was necessary.
He will suit up against San Antonio and will face a tough Spurs front line. I expect Davis to put up his All Star caliber numbers, so he will get his customary 20 and 10, but how much support will he get from his teammates?
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Jrue Holiday didn’t really get into a rhythm against the Rockets dishing the ball to his teammates. Finishing the game with only 1 assist in 35 minutes of action.
This was very surprising to me because Houston hasn’t been known for their defensive efficiency this year.
I expect Holiday to play a lot better in this contest as the one weakness on the Spurs roster is at point guard. Fifteen points and five assists shouldn’t be a problem in this game.
Tim Frazier returned to action after recovering from an injury and finished the contest with 9 points 6 rebounds and 5 assists. He will provide support for Holiday on the wing, and be a much needed scoring boost for New Orleans.
The Pelicans gave up 122 points to Houston, and continue to give up points left and right. It seemed like a poor gameplan from the start, as Houston was allowed to attempt 61 3 pointers, setting an NBA record by making 24 of them.
Why would you let a team known for shooting the 3 ball keep shooting it when you know you can’t match their firepower? A very confusing gameplan all around.
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I don’t expect the defense to suddenly clamp down and stop San Antonio so look for the Spurs main contributors on offense to do a lot of damage.
San Antonio Spurs
Kawhi Leonard continued his MVP caliber season against Phoenix on Thursday night,as he dominated both sides of the ball to finish the game with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
He is easily the best perimeter defender in the league but teams have started to employ a tactic where they keep whoever he is defending isolated in the corner, which basically makes it 4 on 4 ball with 4 average at best Spurs defenders.
Will the Pelicans use this tactic? It would make sense for them to do it and have a shot at the upset.
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Even though his scoring is down, Lamarcus Aldridge is still an All Star caliber player in the low post for the Spurs.
He chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds against a thin Suns frontline, but facing Anthony Davis could mean more opportunities for Pau Gasol to score on the block.
I don’t think Aldridge will put up 20 and 10, but he will make enough plays to have an impact down the stretch.
NBA Betting Trends:
- NO are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 Sun. games.
- Over is 10-4 in NO last 14 Sun. games.
- Under is 41-18-2 in NO last 61 road games.
- Under is 10-2 in SA last 12 vs. NBA Southwest.
- SA are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games.
- NO are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
- Home team is 30-12 ATS in the last 42 meetings.
Free New OrleansPelicans vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA Prediction:
Leonard and Gasol will be too much for New Orleans, and the Spurs will get an easy victory.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: New Orleans ATS
Back the Pelicans on Sunday ATS.
NBA Free Score Prediction: San Antonio 106 – New Orleans 90
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