In-form San Antonio Spurs host New Orleans Pelicans
San Antonio Spurs meet New Orleans Pelicans at Accor Arena, Friday 6:00am (NBA). San Antonio Spurs have won 28 of the 50 meetings with New Orleans Pelicans since 2013.
The big picture
San Antonio Spurs come in 2nd on the ladder; New Orleans Pelicans are 19th. San Antonio Spurs have the higher position to protect.
San Antonio Spurs are 7–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 117.7 points for and 108.7 against.
New Orleans Pelicans are 4–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 120.2 points for and 118.8 against.
Form
San Antonio Spurs have won five of their last five and most recently beat Sacramento Kings 124–109.
New Orleans Pelicans have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Minnesota Timberwolves 109–115.
San Antonio Spurs arrive on a 6-game winning streak.
Head to head
These sides have met 50 times on our records since 2013: San Antonio Spurs 28, New Orleans Pelicans 22.
Last time out (2025-26), New Orleans Pelicans won 104–95 at Frost Bank Center.
Biggest margin between these two: New Orleans Pelicans by 36 points in 2023-24 (146–110).
Players to watch
For San Antonio Spurs, watch Victor Wembanyama (29.1 points a game, 113 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dylan Harper (18.7 points a game, 47 rebounds in 2026-27).
For New Orleans Pelicans, watch Zion Williamson (20.6 points a game, 49 rebounds in 2026-27) and Saddiq Bey (16.4 points a game, 36 rebounds in 2026-27).
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, San Antonio Spurs go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
