New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Preview
At 8:00 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans (-139) will host the Phoenix Suns (+116) in a Western Conference matchup. The Pelicans are currently favored by 2.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 236.
Phoenix enters the game with a record of 22-18, while New Orleans is 25-17. The Suns have won three straight and are 8th in the Western Conference. The Pelicans are 5th in the West and lead the Southwest Division.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Suns and Pelicans did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Pelicans have the leg up at 2-1. The Pelicans also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 242 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Suns have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 113 points per game in this stretch.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 117 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
- The Pelicans have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
The Suns have won three straight games and are currently 22-18 on the season, which is good for 8th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, they are in 3rd place.
Phoenix’s ATS record for the season is 14-26, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 7-10 ATS compared to 7-16 ATS at home.
This season, the Suns have been the underdog in 11 of their 40 games and have a record of 3-8 in those games. As the underdog, their ATS record is 4-7, and they have lost three straight ATS as the underdog.
In their last game, the Suns defeated the Kings by a score of 119-117. The O/U line for that game was 244 points, and Phoenix was favored by 4.5 points.
On average, the Suns’ games have seen a combined scoring total of 230.4 points, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 236. This season, the Suns have a 22-18 O/U record.
So far this season, the Suns have been one of the most efficient offensive teams in the league. They are 9th in field goal percentage and 7th in true shooting percentage. However, their pace is just 25th in the NBA.
When it comes to scoring, the Suns are 14th in the league at 115.9 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 114.5 points per game.
Phoenix has been one of the most aggressive teams in terms of getting to the free-throw line. They are 4th in free throw attempts and 2nd in free throws made.
So far, the Suns’ defense is ranked 15th in the league at 114.4 points per contest. In the terms of takeaways, Suns are causing 13.9 turnovers per game, ranking 24th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 6th in rejections, averaging 6.1 blocked shots each game.
In Pelicans games this season, the average combined scoring total is 228.9, which is 7.1 points lower than today’s O/U line of 236. The team’s O/U record for the season is 21-21.
New Orleans has seen the over hit in two straight games, including their most recent win over the Hornets (132-112). The O/U line for that game was 229.5 points.
Against the spread, the Pelicans are 24-18 overall and 12-11 when favored. At home, they are 13-8 ATS compared to 11-10 on the road. Today, they are favored by 2.5 points.
The Pelicans are 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 25-17. In their last game, they beat the Hornets by a score of 132-112. In the Western Conference, the Pelicans are 17-15 compared to 8-2 against non-conference opponents.
So far this season, the Pelicans have been a top-10 team in terms of field goal percentage, sitting at 8th in the league. However, they are just 20th in three-point shooting percentage. In terms of pace, New Orleans is 22nd in the NBA.
At home, the Pelicans are averaging 116.3 points per game, which is 14th in the league. Overall, they are 12th in scoring at 116.9 points per game. In terms of assists, New Orleans is 11th in the NBA.
When it comes to free throw attempts, the Pelicans are 5th in the league, averaging 25.4 per game. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 12th in the NBA.
At this time, the Pelicans’ defense is positioned 11th in the NBA, permitting 112.0 points per game. The Pelicans defense is coming off a game in which they held the Hornets offense to just 50% shooting. Overall, they gave up 112 points to Charlotte.
Even though they are 2.5 point underdogs, we see the Suns winning this game by a score of 118-117.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- We like the Suns on the moneyline (+116)
- The Suns are also our pick on the spread at +2.5
- Our NBA model projects 235 points, and we suggest taking the under
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Matt Ryan – Elbow – Out
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
- Bol Bol – Foot – Out
