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San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Play-In for 9th Place Analysis, Odds and West Picks (Wednesday, April 13th, 2022)

Posted by Eric Jones
April 12, 2022

These are NBA Western Conference teams that are looking to get a striking chance to make the playoffs. The New Orleans Pelicans will be maximizing their home-court advantage as they host the San Antonio Spurs for this NBA play-in tournament game this coming Wednesday, April 13. Both teams are going to battle at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana and it will be shown live on television at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The top online sportsbook sees the New Orleans advance to the next phase of the play-in tournament with a win over the San Antonio Spurs.

San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans

Date:	Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Time:	9:30 PM ET
Location:	Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
TV Coverage:	ESPN

San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans Betting Odds

Team	SP/RL	TOTAL	ML
San Antonio Spurs	+5 (-110)	229 o (-110)	+170	Place Bets
New Orleans Pelicans	-5 (-110)	229 u (-110)	-200	Place Bets
Place Bets

San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans CashBet Wagering Analysis

The New Orleans Pelicans are going to be a tough customer at home and will come out swinging. The San Antonio Spurs are still mediocre to say the least and will be seen as the risky pick in the NBA betting spreads.

Spurs having Popovich coaching gives them an edge in any tight game

There is no doubt that Greg Popovich is the most accomplished coach in the NBA today and he has led the Spurs since the 90s. His resume is a head above everyone in the league and that makes him a deadly opponent even if they are the underdogs. Dejounte Murray has been having a great season and he is expected to lead the team in this do-or-die game. Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell will be looking to contribute as well, especially since Doug McDermott is down with the injury. Jakob Peoltl will have the tough task of trying to contain Jonas Valanciounas on the defensive end.

Pelicans are not supposed to get this far

The New Orleans Pelicans have been expected by many to miss out on the NBA play-in tournament since Zion Williamson is not available the entire season. The mid-season trade to acquire CJ McCullom changed everything and the high-scoring guard lead the Pelicans in a late rally to clinch a play-in spot. The team has a lot of injuries to handle including Brandon Ingram. Jonas Valanciounas may play but he is expected not to be at 100%. Basically, the Pelicans will be riding the shoulders of McCullom and his playoff experience is expected to show in this matchup.

San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head with Spread

The San Antonio Spurs may be able to keep up with the New Orleans Pelicans in this game and this will go down to the wire. The spread will not be covered as we see this game closer than it is perceived.