Venue & Event Details
Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
Tipoff: 5:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Bally Sports Southwest, NBA League Pass
Injury Report
San Antonio Spurs: No major injuries reported; Victor Wembanyama (minor ankle soreness) listed as probable.
New Orleans Pelicans:
Zion Williamson (day-to-day, hamstring tightness) – questionable
Trey Murphy III (probable, knee soreness) – expected to play
Dyson Daniels (out, wrist injury)
Key Player Matchups
Victor Wembanyama (SAS) vs. Zion Williamson (NOP): If Zion plays, this is a marquee clash of size and athleticism. Wembanyama is averaging 25.1 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 3.9 BPG, while Zion provides explosive scoring inside.
Devin Vassell (SAS) vs. Brandon Ingram (NOP): Vassell’s perimeter defense against Ingram’s versatile scoring.
Stephon Castle (SAS rookie) vs. CJ McCollum (NOP): Castle’s defensive instincts will be tested against McCollum’s veteran shot-making.
Team Recent Form
San Antonio Spurs:
Averaging 119.5 Offensive Rating (8th) and 110.8 Defensive Rating (2nd).
Started 5–0 before dropping two close road games, then rebounded with a win vs. Houston.
Home record: 4–0.
New Orleans Pelicans:
Ranked 28th in FG% (42.9) and 29th in True Shooting (53.8).
Lost 6 of last 7, including a 128–122 defeat vs. Memphis.
Road record: 1–4.
Series History
Last 5 meetings: Spurs lead 3–2.
March 15, 2025: Spurs edged Pelicans 119–115.
February 25, 2025: Pelicans won 109–103.
February 23, 2025: Pelicans won 114–96.
Historically, the series is evenly split, but San Antonio has dominated at home recently.
Betting Trends:
Spurs are 5–1 ATS in their last six games.
Pelicans are 0–6 ATS in their last six, consistently failing to cover.
Over has hit in 4 of Spurs’ last 6 games.
Pelicans games lean Over due to defensive struggles (allowing 128 PPG in last three).
Key Takeaway
This matchup pits a surging Spurs team led by Victor Wembanyama against a struggling Pelicans squad searching for answers. San Antonio’s balanced offense and elite defense make them heavy favorites, while New Orleans’ hopes hinge on Zion Williamson’s availability. Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game with the Spurs likely to cover at home.
Game Odds
New Orleans Pelicans 224.5
San Antonio Spurs – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025
