The New Orleans Pelicans are set to face the San Antonio Spurs on January 28, 2026, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET, with the Pelicans entering the matchup with a record of 11-36, while the Spurs stand at 31-14.
The season series favors the Spurs, who have claimed victory in all three prior encounters. The Pelicans recently broke a three-game losing streak with a 133-127 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, thanks to standout performances from Saddiq Bey, who scored 36 points, and Trey Murphy III, who added 32 points. Meanwhile, the Spurs are coming off a strong performance against the Utah Jazz, winning 126-109, led by De’Aaron Fox, who scored 31 points and hit six three-pointers.
In terms of odds, the Spurs are -600 favorites on the moneyline, while the Pelicans sit at +425. The point spread has the Pelicans at +11.5 and the over/under set at 239.5.
Injury updates show that Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado is questionable due to an oblique issue, while Spurs center Luke Kornet is also questionable with an adductor injury. Spurs guard Dejounte Murray is ruled out with an Achilles injury.
Historically, the Pelicans have struggled against the Spurs, losing four consecutive meetings. They have a poor record of 4-17 in away games this season, while the Spurs boast a commendable 16-5 home record. Despite these challenges, the Pelicans have remained competitive in their matchups with the Spurs, covering the spread in three out of three games this season, with all losses coming by single digits.
As for predictions, the expected score leans towards a Spurs victory at 129-120. Betting the Pelicans at +11.5 presents an appealing option, as they have excelled as double-digit underdogs in recent matchups. The over/under trend indicates a preference for scoring, especially since their previous three meetings have gone over, with high-scoring totals recorded.
As the teams prepare for this critical game, there’s an opportunity for the Pelicans to rally against the formidable Spurs. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if New Orleans can leverage their competitive history against San Antonio.