At 8:00 ET, the New Orleans Pelicans (-139) will host the Phoenix Suns (+116) in a Western Conference matchup. The Pelicans are favored by 2.5 points and the over/under line is set at 236.
Phoenix is currently 8th in the Western Conference with a record of 22-18, while New Orleans is 5th in the West at 25-17. The Suns have won three straight games and are 3rd in the Pacific Division, while the Pelicans are 1st in the Southwest.
Here is a look at some Suns vs Pelicans odds that should help you make winning picks for this game.
Suns vs Pelicans Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans
- The Suns are on the road to face the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. The Suns are 2.5 point underdogs. This game features two of the slower paced teams in the NBA, with the over/under set at 236. Tip is at 8:00 ET.
Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
Phoenix Suns Preview
The Suns have won three straight games and are 22-18 overall this season, which has them in 8th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 15-14 compared to 7-4 against the East.
On the road, the Suns are 10-7 this season and have won their last two games away from home. Against the spread on the road, they are 7-10.
Phoenix’s O/U record for the season is 22-18, and their games have averaged 230.4 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 236, and 33 of their games have had lower O/U lines than that.
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 going into the game.
Phoenix is 3-8 as the underdog this season and is 4-7 against the spread as the underdog. As the underdog, they have an average scoring differential of -7 points per game.
Suns Trends
- 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.
- The last ten games that Phoenix was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 2-8 straight up.
- Over their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
So far this season, the Suns are 14th in the NBA in scoring at 115.9 points per game. However, they are only 25th in pace at 97.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Phoenix is 23rd in made threes per game at 11.9. Overall, they are 10th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%.
When looking at their free-throw numbers, the Suns are 2nd in made free throws per game at 21.4. They are also 18th in offensive rebounds and 17th in assists.
When it comes to scoring defense, the Suns are right in the middle of the pack at 15th in the NBA, allowing 114.4 points per game. On the road, they have been even better, ranking 7th at 113.4 points per contest.
So far this season, opponents have scored more than their season average 50% of the time against Phoenix. When it comes to three-point shooting, opposing teams have made more threes than their season average in 57.5% of games vs. the Suns.
One area where Phoenix has been strong is in the blocked shots department. They are 6th in the NBA standings at 6.1 blocks per game. Overall, opposing teams have shot 47% from the field vs. the Suns, which is 14th in the league.
New Orleans Pelicans Preview
Today, the Pelicans are favored by 2.5 points against the Suns. In their games this season, the Pelicans have been favored in 23 of their 42 games, going 14-9 in those games. As the favorite, they have an average scoring margin of +7.7 points per game.
This season, the Pelicans have an O/U record of 21-21, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 228.9 points, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 236.
In their most recent game, the Pelicans defeated the Hornets by a score of 132-112. The O/U line for that game was 229.5, and New Orleans covered the spread as 12-point favorites.
In the Western Conference standings, the Pelicans are currently in 5th place with a record of 25-17. In games against other Western Conference teams, they are 17-15 compared to 8-2 against the East.
At home, the Pelicans have an average scoring margin of +5.6 points per game. Overall, their ATS record at home is 13-8, and they are 12-11 vs. the spread as the favorite.
Pelicans Trends
- Across the Pelicans last three home games, the team averaged 117 points per game while allowing 119. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- As the betting favorite, the Pelicans have an ATS record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
- In their last three games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.
When playing at home, the Pelicans are averaging 116.3 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. Overall, they are 12th in the league with 116.9 points per game.
So far this season, the Pelicans have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.8% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 8th in the league at 48%.
New Orleans is 22nd in pace at 98 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 4th in the NBA at 38%. However, they are just 27th in three-point attempts per game.
When it comes to defense, the Pelicans have been solid this season, allowing just 112.0 points per game (11th). Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 115 points per contest (11th). On the year, opponents have hit 46.1% of their shots from the field (6th).
One area where New Orleans has struggled is defending the three-point line. On average, they are allowing opponents to hit 13.5 threes per game (21st). However, over their last five games, they have done a better job in this area, holding NBA teams to just 38.8% from beyond the arc (19th).
Top Sportsbooks Odds
Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NBA odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NBA bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NBA odds work together in a big way.
- Phoenix Suns +2.5 +116 Over 236
- New Orleans Pelicans -2.5 -139 Under 236
Recommended Pick: Phoenix Suns +2.5
For a point-spread bet in this Suns vs. Pelicans NBA matchup, we’re leaning towards the Suns at +2.5. Although our projections show the Pelicans winning 117-116, we suggest placing your bet on the Suns for the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 236 and given that our model is projecting 233 points between the teams, we like the under.
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