Spurs vs Pelicans Prediction 26 January 2026
🔊 In the upcoming clash between the San Antonio Spurs and the New Orleans Pelicans, we have teams from opposite ends of the Western Conference standings. While the hosts sit comfortably in the top two, the visitors have been entrenched at the bottom for some time. However, they possess the ability to challenge the favorites in individual games, so the Texans should not let their guard down. Can the underdog pose a threat to Wembanyama and his squad? Let's analyze the matchup and offer a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans:
- played 58 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 35 for today's home team and 23 for the guests;
- the home team averages 105.62 points per match, the guests - 106.33;
- average total match points - 211.95.
The last confrontation took place on 09 December 2025 at the venue of New Orleans Pelicans and ended with a score of 132:135.
Head-to-head statistics Spurs - Pelicans
San Antonio Spurs Team Overview
The San Antonio Spurs are confidently navigating the season with a record of 31 wins and 14 losses. Over the last five games, the team has secured four victories with just one defeat, showcasing excellent basketball. Their strengths include a reliable defense (allowing 112.6 points, ranking 7th) and an ability to control the pace of the game.
However, their offense is also making waves, averaging 117.9 points per game this season (9th overall). In their recent matchup, Johnson's squad left no chance for the home team Utah Jazz (126-109). Wemba and Fox, living up to their star status, made significant contributions with 26 and 31 points, respectively.
Match Results: San Antonio Spurs
New Orleans Pelicans Team Overview
The New Orleans Pelicans are facing significant challenges this season, holding an overall record of 11 wins and 36 losses. Their last five games have been a mixed bag: two victories against three defeats. The team averages a respectable scoring output of around 115 points per game (ranked 20th), but their defense is much more concerning, allowing 122 points (third-worst rating).
Their main weaknesses stem from a lack of talent and motivation within the current roster. The players are well aware that the franchise is on the brink of a major rebuild, and its future is uncertain. Fans can only find solace in occasional successes. The Pelicans' recent outing was impressive as they secured an away victory against Memphis (133-127).
Match Results: New Orleans Pelicans
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 58;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 18; for the visitors on the road - 9;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 51.64;
- Today's home team averages 26.03, while the visitors average 25.6.
First Quarter Stats: San Antonio Spurs (home) vs New Orleans Pelicans (away)
- Tournament matches played: 24 vs 22;
- Number of wins: 18 (75%) vs 7 (31.82%);
- Number of losses: 6 (25%) vs 13 (59.09%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 2 (9.09%).
- Average points scored: 30.71 vs 26.77;
- Average points conceded: 27 vs 31.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 6 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 6;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 2;
- Average first quarter total: 55.1 (scored - 29.1, conceded - 26) vs 59.4 (scored - 28.6, conceded - 30.8).
- San Antonio Spurs scored under 33.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 10 home games against New Orleans Pelicans (NBA).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 58;
- Home team wins - 35, away team wins - 23.
- New Orleans Pelicans won with a +10.5 points handicap in last 5 away games (NBA).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 105.62, for the away team - 106.33;
- average total points in H2H matches - 211.95.
Statistics: San Antonio Spurs vs New Orleans Pelicans
- average total in the tournament: 230.69 vs 236.96;
- average total points scored: 118.41 vs 115.59;
- average total points conceded: 112.27 vs 121.37;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 61.35 vs 57.67;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 56.57 vs 57.1;
- San Antonio Spurs: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 120.21;
- New Orleans Pelicans: average total points scored away in the tournament - 112.73;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 111.3 (home - 118.75) vs 114.7 (away - 118).
- New Orleans Pelicans have scored over 113.5 points in last 8 away games against San Antonio Spurs (NBA).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, we can expect an intriguing matchup with plenty of attacking plays from both sides. San Antonio prefer to play a slow-paced game, focusing on dominating the paint, while New Orleans will look to utilize their speed for fast breaks to the opponent's basket.Given the trends and statistics of these teams in away games, the Pelicans are known for their high scoring (over 113.5 points in most previous encounters). It's reasonable to predict that this game will also be high-scoring. We are betting on total over 237.5.
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