The New Orleans Pelicans (2-6) and San Antonio Spurs (6-2) meet in a Western Conference battle Saturday night. Tip from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Pelicans vs. Spurs odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Spurs lead 1-0

The Pelicans beat the Dallas Mavericks 101-99 Wednesday, covering as an 8.5-point road underdog. The Under (226) cashed. F Saddiq Bey scored a team-high 22 points. New Orleans is riding a 2-game winning streak after dropping its first 6 games of the season. The Pelicans have had issues scoring the ball, tallying 106 points or fewer in half their games.

The Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 121-110 Friday, covering as a 4

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