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New Orleans @ San Antonio

Current Records: New Orleans 13-8; San Antonio 6-16

What to Know

This Friday, the San Antonio Spurs are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 120.95 points per game. San Antonio and the New Orleans Pelicans will face off in a Southwest Division battle at 8 p.m. ET Friday at AT&T Center. New Orleans will be strutting in after a win while the Spurs will be stumbling in from a loss.

San Antonio came up short against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, falling 119-111. San Antonio was up 77-60 at the end of the half but couldn't hold on to the lead. Shooting guard Devin Vassell put forth a good effort for the losing side as he had 25 points along with seven rebounds.

Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors typically have all the answers at home, but on Wednesday New Orleans proved too difficult a challenge. The Pelicans strolled past the Raptors with points to spare, taking the matchup 126-108. It was another big night for New Orleans' power forward Zion Williamson, who posted a double-double on 33 points and ten boards in addition to five assists.

The Spurs are expected to lose this next one by 7.5. Those sticking with them against the spread have guts, to put it politely, as the team has let down bettors in their past seven games.

In the teams' previous meeting in November, San Antonio lost to New Orleans at home by a decisive 129-110 margin. Can San Antonio avenge their defeat, or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll soon find out.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: AT&T Center -- San Antonio, Texas
  • TV: Bally Sports - New Orleans
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $15.40

Odds

The Pelicans are a big 7.5-point favorite against the Spurs, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Pelicans as a 7-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

San Antonio have won 17 out of their last 27 games against New Orleans.

  • Nov 23, 2022 - New Orleans 129 vs. San Antonio 110
  • Apr 13, 2022 - New Orleans 113 vs. San Antonio 103
  • Mar 26, 2022 - San Antonio 107 vs. New Orleans 103
  • Mar 18, 2022 - New Orleans 124 vs. San Antonio 91
  • Feb 12, 2022 - San Antonio 124 vs. New Orleans 114
  • Dec 12, 2021 - San Antonio 112 vs. New Orleans 97
  • Apr 24, 2021 - San Antonio 110 vs. New Orleans 108
  • Feb 27, 2021 - San Antonio 117 vs. New Orleans 114
  • Dec 27, 2020 - New Orleans 98 vs. San Antonio 95
  • Aug 09, 2020 - San Antonio 122 vs. New Orleans 113
  • Jan 22, 2020 - San Antonio 121 vs. New Orleans 117
  • Feb 02, 2019 - San Antonio 113 vs. New Orleans 108
  • Jan 26, 2019 - San Antonio 126 vs. New Orleans 114
  • Nov 19, 2018 - New Orleans 140 vs. San Antonio 126
  • Nov 03, 2018 - San Antonio 109 vs. New Orleans 95
  • Apr 11, 2018 - New Orleans 122 vs. San Antonio 98
  • Mar 15, 2018 - San Antonio 98 vs. New Orleans 93
  • Feb 28, 2018 - New Orleans 121 vs. San Antonio 116
  • Nov 22, 2017 - New Orleans 107 vs. San Antonio 90
  • Mar 03, 2017 - San Antonio 101 vs. New Orleans 98
  • Jan 27, 2017 - New Orleans 119 vs. San Antonio 103
  • Dec 18, 2016 - San Antonio 113 vs. New Orleans 100
  • Oct 29, 2016 - San Antonio 98 vs. New Orleans 79
  • Mar 30, 2016 - San Antonio 100 vs. New Orleans 92
  • Mar 03, 2016 - San Antonio 94 vs. New Orleans 86
  • Feb 03, 2016 - San Antonio 110 vs. New Orleans 97
  • Nov 20, 2015 - New Orleans 104 vs. San Antonio 90