The New Orleans Pelicans (0-2) and San Antonio Spurs (2-0) meet Tuesday at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (NBATV/ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pelicans vs. Spurs odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Pelicans have taken the court twice in the Vegas Summer League, suffering a 91-86 loss to the Orlando Magic Sunday after falling 81-74 to the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday. New Orleans shot 50.8% (31-of-60) from the field vs. Orlando, but the difference was poor free-throw shooting. The Pels were just 70.8% (17-of-24) with 24 turnovers.
The Spurs have won a couple of nail-biters in Vegas, topping the Portland Trail Blazers 83-77 Saturday a day before edging the Atlanta Hawks 79-76 Sunday. San Antonio beat Atlanta despite hitting just 34.2% (27-of-79) from the field, while going just 21.1% (8-of-38) from behind the arc.
Pelicans at Spurs odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:16 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pelicans -144 (bet $144 to win $100) | Spurs +118 (bet $100 to win $118)
- Against the spread: Pelicans -2.5 (-116) | Spurs +2.5 (-114)
- Over/Under (O/U): 168.5 (O: -113 | U: -113)