Spurs vs. Pelicans Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Dec. 8

The New Orleans Pelicans (3-21) will be looking to halt a six-game losing skid when hosting the San Antonio Spurs (15-7) on December 8, 2025 at Smoothie King Center.

The Spurs are currently healthy 9.5-point favorites over the Pelicans. The game has an over/under of 236.5.

Spurs vs. Pelicans Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Monday, December 8, 2025
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
• Arena: Smoothie King Center
• Total: 236.5 points
• Spread: Spurs -9.5
• Moneyline: Spurs (-400), Pelicans (+315)

How to watch Spurs vs. Pelicans

• TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Spurs vs. Pelicans

• The Spurs' 22 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 236.5 points nine times.
• Pelicans games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 236.5 points in 11 of 24 outings.
• These teams score a combined 231.2 points per game, 5.3 fewer points than this matchup's over/under.
• Combined, these teams allow 237.7 points per game, 1.2 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Spurs vs. Pelicans

• San Antonio has compiled a 10-9-3 ATS record so far this year.
• The Spurs have not covered the spread when favored by 9.5 points or more this season (in two opportunities).
• The Pelicans are 14-10-0 ATS this year.
• New Orleans has an ATS record of 8-5 when playing as at least 9.5-point underdogs this year.
• The Pelicans are 8-5 against the spread, and 2-11 overall, at home.
• Away from home, the Spurs are 4-6-1 against the spread, and 6-5 overall.

Betting the Moneyline: Spurs vs. Pelicans

• The Spurs have won nine of the 13 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (69.2%).
• This season, the Pelicans have won two out of the 23 games, or 8.7%, in which they've been the underdog.
• San Antonio has played as a moneyline favorite of -400 or shorter twice this season, and won both.
• New Orleans has not won as an underdog of +315 or more on the moneyline this season in 13 games with those odds or longer.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Spurs an 80.0% chance to win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Spurs vs. Pelicans

• Pick ATS: Spurs (- 9.5)
• Pick OU: Under (236.5)
  
• Prediction: Spurs 122 - Pelicans 108
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