The NBA features a light two-game schedule ahead of Friday’s loaded slate. The New Orleans Pelicans host the San Antonio Spurs in one of tonight’s matchups. We’re paying particularly close attention to CJ McCollum among our Pelicans vs. Spurs player props.
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Pelicans vs. Spurs Props & Picks
CJ McCollum Over 24.5 Points
The Pelicans remain without Brandon Ingram (toe), and they’ll be without Zion Williamson (COVID protocols) as well. That leaves McCollum to absorb a ton of usage in their stead.
McCollum is averaging 24.5 points on 20.8 shots over his last six contests. He’s shooting 41.9% from three-point range over that span as well. As long as the Pelicans’ supporting cast can step up just enough to keep the Spurs honest, McCollum’s volume should be enough for him to hit the Over tonight.
CJ McCollum Over 12.5 Assists + Rebounds
This is all about McCollum’s expected increase in usage. He’s averaging a combined 11 rebounds plus assists over his last six, but he produced those figures alongside Williamson.
Without Williamson in the fold, McCollum will have more opportunities to stuff the stat sheet. The Spurs are the worst defensive team in the NBA, so McCollum’s teammates should be able to do their part to help him in the assist department. Meanwhile, McCollum pulled down at least six boards in four of his last six games. Check around the top NBA betting sites to ensure you’re betting on the best odds.
Trey Murphy Over 2.5 Three-Pointers Made
Murphy, the second-year wing, is one of the players bettors can anticipate taking on a larger role tonight. He’s struggling across the Pelicans’ current four-game losing streak, but a home game against the Spurs is a “get right” spot. Murphy finished with five triples on 12 attempts the last time these teams met.
He converted three shots from distance only once over his last four, but he’s shooting 39.4% from three overall. It’s reasonable to expect Murphy to absorb a portion of the 16 shot attempts vacated by Williamson and serve as a primary scoring threat.
