Ever since taking over as coach of the San Antonio Spurs Gregg Popovich has been synonymous with greatness. Under Popovich, San Antonio has made the post season every year since 1997-98. However, that string is likely to end at the NBA Bubble. Father time and the salary cap have combined to tax the Spurs of betting value and playoff viability. Of course, Popovich has won a total of five NBA world championships and boasts a consecutive playoff season streak that is not likely to be equaled again. On the other hand, the New Orleans Pelicans are a team of tomorrow. 2019 NBA overall number one draft pick Zion Williamson has already made an impact. Despite missing the first 44 games of the year Williamson put the Pelicans into the post season bubble.
San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Date and Time: Sunday, August 9, 2020, 3 p.m. ET
Location: HP Field House, Orlando, Florida
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Spurs vs. Pelicans TV Coverage: ABC
San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans Bookmaker Odds Overview
San Antonio’s days as a marquee betting brand are long gone. Nobody that bets on basketball has faith in the Spurs anymore. Further, many have grown weary of Popovich too. In recent years he has come off as bitter and near the end of his career. His political rants are tiresome to those that just want to enjoy a game without lectures and virtue signaling. More problematic is the lack of weapons on court for the Spurs. By contrast the Pelicans have quickly gained significant public betting support. NBA handicappers would counter that New Orleans is a sportsbook case of media hype. Evidence shows that New Orleans hasn’t developed much in the way of defense.
San Antonio Spurs Team Overview
Recently the Spurs have perked up and covered four in a row. San Antonio is 29-37 straight up, 28-37-1 against the spread with only 25 games going under the total. NBA metrics have the Spurs ranked ninth for scoring offence and 25th for points allowed.
Key San Antonio Spurs:SF DeMar DeRozan 22.2 PTS, 5.6 REB, 5.6 AST, 53.0 FG%, 27.3 3P%, 84.2 FT%, PG Patty Mills 11.6 PTS, 1.6 REB, 1.8 AST, 42.9 FG%, 38.2 3P%, 86.6 FT%, PG Dejounte Murray 10.0 PTS, 5.8 REB, 4.0 AST, 47.0 FG%, 37.8 3P%, 79.4 FT%
New Orleans Pelicans Team Overview
New Orleans is 29-38 straight up, 34-31-2 vs. the spread and has gone under the total 31 times. The Pelicans rank fifth in the NBA for scoring and 27th for points allowed.
Key Pelicans: SF Brandon Ingram 24.1 PTS, 6.2 REB, 2.1 AST, 46.4 FG%, 42.9 3P%, 85.1 FT%, SF Zion Williamson 22.3 PTS, 6.4 REB, 2.1 AST, 57.9 FG%, 42.9 3P%, 63.6 FT%, SG Jrue Holiday 19.2 PTS, 4.9 REB, 6.7 AST, 45.2 FG%, 5.7 3P%, 69.9 FT%
San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans Against the Spread
The Spurs are:
3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games as a dog
9-4 over the total when getting points
3-9 vs. the odds head to head as a dog to the Pelicans
3-6 under the total getting points vs. New Orleans
The Pelicans Are:
2-4 against the board in their last six games as a chalk
2-5 under the total when laying points
13-7 overall head to head vs. the line vs. San Antonio
5-3 over the total in their last eight games with the Spurs
San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans Bookmaker Free Pick
New Orleans will be getting far too much unearned casual betting handle here. San Antonio will get enhanced value as a result. The Spurs recent play has impressed.
Spurs vs. Pelicans Bookmaker Best Bet: San Antonio Spurs
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