New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Preview
At 8:00 ET, the Pelicans (-105) will host the Suns (-115) in a Western Conference matchup. The Suns are 43-31 and currently sit 8th in the West, while the Pelicans are 45-29 and 6th in the West. The over/under line for this game is 224 points.
This game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. BSNO will have the TV coverage for this game.
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New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Suns and Pelicans did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Suns have a record of 2-1. The Suns also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 238 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- In their last three games away from home, the Suns have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 103 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last ten home games, New Orleans has an ATS record of just 5-4-1. However, their overall record was 8-2 while averaging 111 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Pelicans have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. New Orleans posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
- As the betting favorite, the Suns have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Phoenix posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
Phoenix is favored by 1 point on the road today and are 22-32 ATS as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they are 36-19 straight-up and have gone 33-40-1 on the O/U.
In their last game, the Suns were favored by 2.5 points but lost to the Thunder by a score of 128-103. The O/U line for that game was 227.5 points.
This season, the Suns have an O/U record of 33-40-1, and their games have averaged a combined 230.8 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 224.
Overall, the Suns are 43-31 this season, which is good for 8th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 24-21 and 19-10 in non-conference games.
Phoenix is 30-43 ATS this season, going 16-21 ATS on the road and 14-22 ATS at home. Currently, they have an average scoring differential of +2.1 points per game on the road.
When it comes to scoring, the Suns are 10th in the league at 116.7 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 116.3 points per game, which is 8th in the NBA.
Phoenix is one of the most efficient shooting teams in the league, ranking 4th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 4th in true shooting percentage.
In terms of three-point shooting, the Suns are 5th in three-point percentage at 38%. However, they are just 26th in three-point attempts per game.
Coming into the game, the Suns’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 16th in the league at 114.1 points per game allowed. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Suns are forcing 14.1 per game, which is 25th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 5th in blocked shots at 6.1 per game.
Today, the Pelicans are 1-point underdogs at home against the Suns. This season, the Pelicans have gone 15-14 as underdogs, and their ATS record as underdogs is 17-12 (average scoring differential of -0.2 points per game).
In Pelicans games this season, the average over/under line is 228 points, which is higher than today’s line of 224. The team’s O/U record for the season is 31-43, and the under has hit in their last two games.
New Orleans is 2nd in the Southwest Division and 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 45-29. In their last game, they lost to the Celtics by a score of 104-92. The O/U line for that game was 223.5, and the Pelicans were 6-point underdogs.
On the season, the Pelicans have an ATS record of 40-33, including a 20-16 record at home. In terms of straight-up record, they are 21-15 at home and 24-14 on the road.
In Western Conference games, the Pelicans are 26-19 compared to 19-10 in non-conference games. In their last two road games, they have won straight up and are 20-17 ATS on the road.
At home, the Pelicans are averaging 115.5 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. Overall, they are 13th in scoring at 115.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 8th in the league at 48%. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are 9th in the NBA at 37%.
So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA scoring average in 50% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 18th in the league at 97.4 possessions per game. When it comes to assists, they are 12th in the NBA at 27 per game.
When it comes to free throw shooting, the Pelicans are 12th in the league in both free throws made and free throw attempts. In terms of offensive rebounds, they are 16th in the NBA at 10.6 per game. So far, they have made 55% of their two-point attempts, which is 12th in the league.
Coming into today’s game, the Pelicans’ defense is giving up an average of 110.3 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 55.0% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 34.6% of their three-point attempts.
Despite being 1 point underdogs, we predict the Pelicans to come out on top with a final score of 116-114.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- We like the Pelicans on the moneyline (-105)
- The Pelicans are also our pick on the spread at +1
- Projecting a combined 230 points, we like the over
New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
- Brandon Ingram – Knee – Out
- Jose Alvarado – Hip – Out
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
