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NBA Betting Preview: Pelicans vs Suns

The New Orleans Pelicans battle the Phoenix Suns in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Expect a Close Contest

We’re making the Pelicans against the spread our prediction when they face the Suns. The betting line is favorably set at +6 and you can secure -112 that this happens.

Suns Have 7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

New Orleans Pelicans got the win in their previous game. A 133-123 triumph occurred on the road at Golden 1 Center when playing Sacramento Kings. Zion Williamson poured in 23 points, with Trey Murphy contributing 21 and Saddiq Bey adding 20.

Phoenix Suns lost their last game, being beaten at home to Chicago Bulls 105-103 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Offensively, Devin Booker led the charge with 27, while Grayson Allen contributed 21 and Amir Coffey 12.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Suns claim a 123-114 win over the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. The Suns have triumphed in their previous four meetings against the Pelicans. On the head-to-head front, it has been 7 wins out of 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Suns logo Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Pelicans logo Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
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New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Pelicans are averaging 118.3 points, 45.6 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 8.3 steals and 6.7 blocks while shooting 48.0% from the field and 79.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 116.9 points and 45.4 rebounds per contest.

Saddiq Bey is averaging 20.4 points and 2.7 (38.6%) 3-pointers made. Derik Queen averages 6.7 rebounds and Jeremiah Fears 4.8 assists.

Phoenix Suns – Last 10 Games

The Suns have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 102.7 points, 46.0 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 8.3 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 40.9% from the field and 73.8% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 109.4 points and 46.5 rebounds.

Jalen Green is averaging 12.9 points, Mark Williams 6.9 rebounds and Collin Gillespie 5.0 assists along with 2.9 (38.7%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the best New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re sweet on Pelicans putting up a fight in this NBA matchup and that compels us to back the underdogs against the spread. You can get -112 when it comes to the +6 that is available.

Team news and current form always play a key role in shaping our expert basketball picks. We also dig into the latest stats and trends to help deliver the most accurate NBA predictions possible.

Key Pelicans vs Suns stats:

  • The +6 line has been covered by Pelicans in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +6 line has been covered by Pelicans in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Suns in 6 consecutive games at home.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Suns in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -6 line hasn’t been covered by Suns in 14 of their last 20 games.

Pelicans +6 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Saddiq Bey Over 17.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

Saddiq Bey (Pelicans) has scored an average of 23.6 points in the past 5 games. We think that the line looks really appealing at -108 for this Player Points wager as we’re expecting him to cover this total.

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Jalen Green Under 18.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Jalen Green (Suns) has averaged 12.6 points in the past 5 home games. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points and there are odds of -118 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pelicans +6
Totals Under 225.5
Player Points Saddiq Bey Over 16.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Pelicans to cover the +6 spread along with Under 225.5. Add in Saddiq Bey (Pelicans) to score Over 16.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pelicans Pelicans logo 107 - 111 Suns logo Suns

We’re expecting this to be a close contest and we’ll take the Suns to win 111-107. This is available at massive odds for those that want to have a speculative wager.

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New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Suns Made Favorites by the Books

Phoenix Suns have the shortest price to win this NBA game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 70% probability due to their -238 Moneyline betting odds. At +198, New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

6 is the spread and 225.5 is the total points line. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to bet Under 225.5, there are odds of -106.

The good news is that you can access a huge selection of game lines and team props for most contests. The top basketball betting sites have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds
Devin Booker Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Devin Booker is available at -125 to rack up Over 23.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -109 is available.

Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 20.5
-105
Under 20.5
-128
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 19.5
-123
Under 19.5
-110
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Player Assists
Dejounte Murray (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-110
Under 5.5
-122
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Devin Booker (Suns)
Over 5.5
-127
Under 5.5
-108
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Collin Gillespie (Suns)
Over 4.5
-120
Under 4.5
-114
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-164
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Player Rebounds
Oso Ighodaro (Suns)
Over 8.5
-125
Under 8.5
-109
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-115
Under 5.5
-118
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
+123
Under 5.5
-167
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Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-109
Under 5.5
-125
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Suns Have Endured Seven Defeats in Previous Ten at Home

The Suns have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games at home, putting up 100.90 points on average and giving up 108.80.

The Pelicans have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games on the road, putting up 115.50 points on average and giving up 117.90.

The Suns beat the Pelicans 121-98 when the teams last met at Mortgage Matchup Center. In the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Mortgage Matchup Center, the Suns have won six while the Pelicans have four victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O224.5 U224.5
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Home Stats 3-7 209.70 100.90 108.80 2 8
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Away Stats 4-6 233.40 115.50 117.90 6 4
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O224.5 = Games Over 224.5 Points
  • U224.5 = Games Under 224.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 55 35.43 1207 210 21.9 3.8 3.3 5.7 0.3 1.5
Saddiq Bey 57 30.88 989 145 17.4 2.5 2.0 5.7 0.1 0.9
Zion Williamson 47 29.57 1014 161 21.6 3.4 - 5.9 0.6 1.1

Phoenix Suns Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Devin Booker 46 33.27 1132 278 24.6 6.0 1.7 4.0 0.3 0.9
Dillon Brooks 50 30.61 1044 88 20.9 1.8 2.3 3.7 0.2 1.0
Grayson Allen 40 30.15 704 163 17.6 4.1 3.4 3.1 0.3 1.4

Injuries & Suspensions

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

05 Mar NBA
Pelicans 133-123 Kings
03 Mar NBA
Pelicans 101-110 Lakers
01 Mar NBA
Pelicans 117-137 Clippers
28 Feb NBA
Pelicans 115-105 Jazz
26 Feb NBA
Pelicans 129-118 Jazz
24 Feb NBA
Warriors 109-113 Pelicans
21 Feb NBA
76ers 111-126 Pelicans
20 Feb NBA
Bucks 139-118 Pelicans
11 Feb NBA
Heat 123-111 Pelicans
09 Feb NBA
Kings 94-120 Pelicans

Previous Phoenix Suns Lineups

05 Mar NBA
Bulls 105-103 Suns
03 Mar NBA
Suns 114-103 Kings
26 Feb NBA
Lakers 110-113 Suns
24 Feb NBA
Celtics 97-81 Suns
22 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 92-77 Suns
21 Feb NBA
Magic 110-113 Suns
19 Feb NBA
Suns 94-121 Spurs
11 Feb NBA
Thunder 136-109 Suns
10 Feb NBA
Mavericks 111-120 Suns
07 Feb NBA
76ers 109-103 Suns

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 41 21 0.661 114.5 107.1 7.4 20-10 21-11 9-5 27-14 7-3 1L
Knicks 40 23 0.635 116.8 110.7 6.1 23-9 17-14 11-3 27-15 6-4 1L
Raptors 35 27 0.565 113.5 112 1.5 16-16 19-11 4-10 27-16 5-5 2L
76ers 34 28 0.548 115.8 115.9 -0.1 17-16 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1W
Nets 15 47 0.242 106.9 115.7 -8.8 8-22 7-25 3-10 11-28 0-10 10L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 16 0.738 117 109.6 7.4 24-7 21-9 10-4 30-8 7-3 2L
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Bucks 26 35 0.426 111.4 115.8 -4.4 14-16 12-19 8-5 19-23 5-5 4L
Bulls 25 37 0.403 115.7 120 -4.3 16-18 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1L
Pacers 15 47 0.242 111.3 119.7 -8.4 10-22 5-25 3-9 11-30 2-8 7L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 33 28 0.541 114.8 114.3 0.5 20-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 2W
Heat 34 29 0.54 120 116.6 3.4 20-11 14-18 5-5 18-18 7-3 3W
Hornets 32 31 0.508 116.1 112.3 3.8 14-16 18-15 9-4 20-21 7-3 6W
Hawks 32 31 0.508 117.6 117.3 0.3 14-16 18-15 7-6 18-21 6-4 5W
Wizards 16 46 0.258 112.2 123 -10.8 11-22 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 7L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 49 15 0.766 118.9 107.8 11.1 25-7 24-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 4W
Timberwolves 40 23 0.635 119 114.4 4.6 22-11 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 5W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 30 33 0.476 115.3 118.3 -3 16-15 14-18 5-7 23-18 5-5 1W
Jazz 19 44 0.302 117.7 125.2 -7.5 11-21 8-23 1-10 10-30 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Warriors 32 30 0.516 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 13-17 6-6 22-19 4-6 1W
Clippers 30 31 0.492 112.4 112 0.4 16-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 3W
Kings 14 49 0.222 110.2 121.1 -10.9 9-21 5-28 2-10 10-33 2-8 2L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 45 17 0.726 118.2 111.4 6.8 22-6 23-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 2W
Rockets 38 23 0.623 114.7 109.5 5.2 20-8 18-15 6-5 21-17 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 23 38 0.377 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-18 11-20 6-6 18-25 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 41 0.339 113.5 117.6 -4.1 14-19 7-22 3-10 11-29 2-8 5L
Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 45 16 0.738 117 109.6 7.4 24-7 21-9 10-4 30-8 7-3 2L
Celtics 41 21 0.661 114.5 107.1 7.4 20-10 21-11 9-5 27-14 7-3 1L
Knicks 40 23 0.635 116.8 110.7 6.1 23-9 17-14 11-3 27-15 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Raptors 35 27 0.565 113.5 112 1.5 16-16 19-11 4-10 27-16 5-5 2L
76ers 34 28 0.548 115.8 115.9 -0.1 17-16 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1W
Magic 33 28 0.541 114.8 114.3 0.5 20-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 2W
Heat 34 29 0.54 120 116.6 3.4 20-11 14-18 5-5 18-18 7-3 3W
Hornets 32 31 0.508 116.1 112.3 3.8 14-16 18-15 9-4 20-21 7-3 6W
Hawks 32 31 0.508 117.6 117.3 0.3 14-16 18-15 7-6 18-21 6-4 5W
Bucks 26 35 0.426 111.4 115.8 -4.4 14-16 12-19 8-5 19-23 5-5 4L
Bulls 25 37 0.403 115.7 120 -4.3 16-18 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1L
Wizards 16 46 0.258 112.2 123 -10.8 11-22 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 7L
Nets 15 47 0.242 106.9 115.7 -8.8 8-22 7-25 3-10 11-28 0-10 10L
Pacers 15 47 0.242 111.3 119.7 -8.4 10-22 5-25 3-9 11-30 2-8 7L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 49 15 0.766 118.9 107.8 11.1 25-7 24-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 4W
Spurs 45 17 0.726 118.2 111.4 6.8 22-6 23-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 2W
Timberwolves 40 23 0.635 119 114.4 4.6 22-11 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 5W
Rockets 38 23 0.623 114.7 109.5 5.2 20-8 18-15 6-5 21-17 6-4 1L
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Warriors 32 30 0.516 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 13-17 6-6 22-19 4-6 1W
Clippers 30 31 0.492 112.4 112 0.4 16-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 3W
Trail Blazers 30 33 0.476 115.3 118.3 -3 16-15 14-18 5-7 23-18 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 23 38 0.377 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-18 11-20 6-6 18-25 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 41 0.339 113.5 117.6 -4.1 14-19 7-22 3-10 11-29 2-8 5L
Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
Jazz 19 44 0.302 117.7 125.2 -7.5 11-21 8-23 1-10 10-30 3-7 1W
Kings 14 49 0.222 110.2 121.1 -10.9 9-21 5-28 2-10 10-33 2-8 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 49 15 0.766 118.9 107.8 11.1 25-7 24-8 9-3 34-9 8-2 4W
Pistons 45 16 0.738 117 109.6 7.4 24-7 21-9 10-4 30-8 7-3 2L
Spurs 45 17 0.726 118.2 111.4 6.8 22-6 23-11 10-3 26-13 9-1 2W
Celtics 41 21 0.661 114.5 107.1 7.4 20-10 21-11 9-5 27-14 7-3 1L
Timberwolves 40 23 0.635 119 114.4 4.6 22-11 18-12 8-5 24-17 8-2 5W
Knicks 40 23 0.635 116.8 110.7 6.1 23-9 17-14 11-3 27-15 6-4 1L
Rockets 38 23 0.623 114.7 109.5 5.2 20-8 18-15 6-5 21-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 39 24 0.619 119.1 114.9 4.2 21-11 18-13 8-5 25-15 7-3 2W
Nuggets 38 24 0.613 120.5 116.1 4.4 16-12 22-12 6-4 22-13 5-5 1W
Lakers 37 24 0.607 115.8 115.2 0.6 18-12 19-12 8-7 26-15 5-5 3W
Suns 35 26 0.574 112.1 111.2 0.9 20-12 15-14 10-6 24-18 4-6 2W
Raptors 35 27 0.565 113.5 112 1.5 16-16 19-11 4-10 27-16 5-5 2L
76ers 34 28 0.548 115.8 115.9 -0.1 17-16 17-12 8-7 21-20 4-6 1W
Magic 33 28 0.541 114.8 114.3 0.5 20-12 13-16 7-5 20-19 6-4 2W
Heat 34 29 0.54 120 116.6 3.4 20-11 14-18 5-5 18-18 7-3 3W
Warriors 32 30 0.516 115.3 114.1 1.2 19-13 13-17 6-6 22-19 4-6 1W
Hawks 32 31 0.508 117.6 117.3 0.3 14-16 18-15 7-6 18-21 6-4 5W
Hornets 32 31 0.508 116.1 112.3 3.8 14-16 18-15 9-4 20-21 7-3 6W
Clippers 30 31 0.492 112.4 112 0.4 16-13 14-18 8-5 19-18 6-4 3W
Trail Blazers 30 33 0.476 115.3 118.3 -3 16-15 14-18 5-7 23-18 5-5 1W
Bucks 26 35 0.426 111.4 115.8 -4.4 14-16 12-19 8-5 19-23 5-5 4L
Bulls 25 37 0.403 115.7 120 -4.3 16-18 9-19 4-10 17-26 1-9 1L
Grizzlies 23 38 0.377 115.6 117.7 -2.1 12-18 11-20 6-6 18-25 3-7 2L
Mavericks 21 41 0.339 113.5 117.6 -4.1 14-19 7-22 3-10 11-29 2-8 5L
Pelicans 19 44 0.302 114.9 120.2 -5.3 11-21 8-23 6-7 12-28 6-4 2L
Jazz 19 44 0.302 117.7 125.2 -7.5 11-21 8-23 1-10 10-30 3-7 1W
Wizards 16 46 0.258 112.2 123 -10.8 11-22 5-24 2-10 11-28 2-8 7L
Nets 15 47 0.242 106.9 115.7 -8.8 8-22 7-25 3-10 11-28 0-10 10L
Pacers 15 47 0.242 111.3 119.7 -8.4 10-22 5-25 3-9 11-30 2-8 7L
Kings 14 49 0.222 110.2 121.1 -10.9 9-21 5-28 2-10 10-33 2-8 2L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak