Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview
Two Western Conference teams will square off at 6:00 ET in Phoenix. The Suns (-266) are favored by 6.5 points over the Pelicans (+215). Phoenix has won three straight and is 6th in the Western Conference, while New Orleans has dropped four in a row and is 7th in the West.
This game will be played at Footprint Center and can be seen on AZFa.
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Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Suns and Pelicans have gone in favor of the Suns, putting together a record of 7-3. In the last three games as the favorite against the Pelicans, the Suns have put together a 2-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, New Orleans has an ATS record of 5-4-1 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 8-2 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Phoenix has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- The last five games that New Orleans was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Phoenix has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
Today, the Pelicans are looking to snap a four-game losing streak straight up and against the spread. In their last game, they lost to the Spurs by a score of 111-109. New Orleans was favored by 11 points in that game.
The Pelicans are 45-32 on the season, which is good for 7th place in the Western Conference. Against the spread, they are 40-36 overall and 20-17 on the road.
As underdogs, the Pelicans have gone 15-14 straight up and 17-12 vs. the spread. They are currently 6.5-point underdogs vs. the Suns.
This season, the Pelicans have gone 34-43 on the over/under, and their games have averaged 225.6 points per game. The O/U line for today’s game is 222.5, and the team’s last three games have gone over the posted totals.
In the Western Conference, the Pelicans are 26-21 against other teams and 19-11 in non-conference play. On the road, they have a record of 24-14 compared to 21-18 at home.
When it comes to scoring, the Pelicans are averaging 115 points per game this season, which is 13th in the NBA. Interestingly, they have scored at an almost identical rate both at home (115.1 PPG) and on the road (115.0 PPG).
So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA scoring average in 48.1% of their games. However, they have failed to reach the league average in 51.9% of their contests.
When it comes to pace, New Orleans is 18th in the NBA, averaging 97.3 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 8th in the league at 48%. Additionally, the Pelicans are 10th in true shooting percentage.
Although the Pelicans’ defense is 8th in the league defensively this season, over their last three games they have allowed 117.3 points per contest, which is 17th in the NBA. New Orleans’ defense is currently forcing 12.4 turnovers per game, which is 14th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 21st in blocked shots, with an average of 4.7 rejections per game.
Phoenix has won three straight games and is currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 46-31. In the Pacific Division, they are in 2nd place.
The Suns have a record of 38-19 as the favorite this season and are favored by 6.5 points against the Pelicans. In their last two games as the favorite, they have covered the spread.
Against the spread, the Suns are 33-43 overall and have covered the spread in four straight home games. At home, they are 16-22 ATS and have an average scoring margin of +3.7 points per game.
Phoenix’s O/U record for the season is 34-42-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. This year, their games have averaged 230.1 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 222.5.
In their last game, the Suns defeated the Timberwolves by a score of 97-87. The O/U line for that game was 216.5 points. Phoenix covered the spread as 4.5-point favorites.
At home, the Suns are averaging 116.7 points per game, which is 12th in the league. Overall, they are 10th in scoring at 116.6 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Phoenix is 4th in the NBA at 49%.
So far, the Suns have outscored the NBA scoring average in 55.8% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 15th in the league at 98.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Suns are 5th in the NBA at 38%. They are averaging 12.4 made threes per game, which is 19th in the league. In terms of free throws, Phoenix is 2nd in the NBA with 19 made free throws per game.
At this time, the Suns’ defense is positioned 15th in the NBA, permitting 113.5 points per game. For the season, Phoenix is ranked 24th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 21.0 free-throws per game vs. the Suns and have an overall field goal percentage of 46.5%.
In spite of being 6.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Pelicans winning this one 115-113.
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Tips
- We like the Pelicans on the moneyline (+215)
- The Pelicans are also our pick on the spread at +6.5
- Projecting a combined 228 points, we like the over
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Brandon Ingram – Knee – Out
- Zion Williamson – Finger – Questionable
- Naji Marshall – Shoulder – Questionable
- Jose Alvarado – Hip – Questionable
