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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
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  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Suns vs Pelicans

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

Don’t Underestimate Pelicans

Our prediction is that the Pelicans will cover the line and prove to be competitive. It’s currently set at +5.5 against the Suns and that makes plenty of appeal, with -106 available.

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115-108 Win for Suns in Last H2H Battle

Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans went head-to-head last night, with the Suns claiming a 115-108 win at Smoothie King Center.

Devin Booker scored 30 points for the Suns, Mark Williams had 24 points and 13 rebounds, while Collin Gillespie put 16 points on the board. Zion Williamson recorded 20 points for the Pelicans, with Jordan Poole and Trey Murphy racking up 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Suns have racked up three straight victories over the Pelicans. On the head-to-head front, they have won 6 of the past 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Suns logo Suns 17 13 0.567 114.9 113.7 1.2 10-5 7-8 7-4 16-12 5-5 2W
Pelicans logo Pelicans 8 24 0.25 115.3 122.6 -7.3 6-13 2-11 3-6 4-20 5-5 2L
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Phoenix Suns – Last 10 Games

The Suns have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 110.8 points, 38.9 rebounds, 25.4 assists, 11.7 steals and 3.6 blocks while shooting 46.8% from the field and 78.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 114.7 points and 44.1 rebounds per contest.

Dillon Brooks is averaging 22.0 points, Mark Williams 5.8 rebounds and Collin Gillespie 4.9 assists along with 2.9 (39.7%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 121.2 points, 44.4 rebounds, 27.9 assists, 9.5 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field and 81.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 120.9 points and 47.9 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 20.8 points and 1.5 (32.6%) 3-pointers made, while Derik Queen has an average of 8.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists.

Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Get ready for Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re expecting a spirited performance from Pelicans which leads us to backing the underdogs against the spread for this NBA matchup. They should be able to cover the +5.5 line where -106 can be found.

The NBA experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Suns vs Pelicans stats:

  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +5.5 line has been covered by Pelicans in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Suns in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The -5.5 line hasn’t been covered by Suns in 7 of their last 10 games.

Pelicans +5.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 51.5% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mark Williams Under 9.5 Rebounds -119 BetMGM logo

Mark Williams (Suns) has recorded Under 9.5 rebounds in 8 of the past 9 games. When it comes to Player Rebounds, we’re expecting him to fall short and you can currently land odds of -119.

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Zion Williamson Over 18.5 Points -116 BetMGM logo

Zion Williamson (Pelicans) has recorded Over 18.5 points in 4 straight games. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -116.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pelicans +5.5
Totals Under 238.5
Player Rebounds Mark Williams Under 9.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Pelicans to cover the +5.5 spread along with Under 238.5. Add in Mark Williams (Suns) to have Under 9.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

Suns Suns logo 118 - 115 Pelicans logo Pelicans

Don’t pass up the opportunity to have a speculative wager on the Suns to land a 118-115 win. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams.

Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Suns Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

Sportsbooks’ favorites Phoenix Suns are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -233 about them triumphing means a 70% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +190.

5.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 238.5 right now. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re going for Under 238.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best basketball betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Devin Booker Favorite to Get Most Points

In terms of scoring most points, favorite Devin Booker is available at -108 to rack up Over 27.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -118 is available.

Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 18.5
-116
Under 18.5
-110
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 17.5
-125
Under 17.5
-102
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Player Assists
Devin Booker (Suns)
Over 6.5
-149
Under 6.5
+113
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
-125
Under 4.5
-105
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-127
Under 3.5
-105
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
+107
Under 3.5
-141
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Player Rebounds
Mark Williams (Suns)
Over 9.5
-110
Under 9.5
-119
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
+104
Under 7.5
-137
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
+101
Under 5.5
-133
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
+112
Under 5.5
-147
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Pelicans With Five Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Pelicans own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 129.20 points scored and 125.70 points allowed.

The Suns have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 113.20 points on offense and surrendering 114.20 on defense.

The Suns beat the Pelicans 115-108 when they last met at Smoothie King Center. Across the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Smoothie King Center, the Suns have come out on top six times, with the Pelicans having four wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O238.5 U238.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 5-5 254.90 129.20 125.70 7 3
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Away Stats 6-4 227.40 113.20 114.20 1 9
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O238.5 = Games Over 238.5 Points
  • U238.5 = Games Under 238.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Stats
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 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

Phoenix Suns Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Devin Booker 27 34.25 691 177 25.6 6.6 1.6 4.3 0.4 1.0
Grayson Allen 18 31.04 294 74 16.3 4.1 3.2 2.7 0.2 1.7
Dillon Brooks 24 30.68 516 41 21.5 1.7 2.4 3.1 0.1 1.3

New Orleans Pelicans Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Trey Murphy 30 35.3 616 106 20.5 3.5 2.5 6.1 0.2 1.7
Saddiq Bey 31 29.45 454 67 14.6 2.2 1.6 5.9 0.1 0.9
Jordan Poole 13 29.19 223 46 17.2 3.5 2.5 1.9 0.4 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Phoenix Suns 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 Phoenix Suns Lineups

26 Dec NBA
Suns 115-108 Pelicans
23 Dec NBA
Lakers 108-132 Suns
20 Dec NBA
Suns 116-119 Warriors
18 Dec NBA
Warriors 98-99 Suns
14 Dec NBA
Lakers 116-114 Suns
10 Dec NBA
Suns 89-138 Thunder
08 Dec NBA
Suns 108-105 Timberwolves
05 Dec NBA
Suns 98-117 Rockets
01 Dec NBA
Suns 125-108 Lakers
29 Nov NBA
Nuggets 130-112 Suns

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

26 Dec NBA
Suns 115-108 Pelicans
23 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-141 Cavaliers
22 Dec NBA
Mavericks 113-119 Pelicans
20 Dec NBA
Pacers 109-128 Pelicans
18 Dec NBA
Rockets 128-133 Pelicans
14 Dec NBA
Pelicans 114-104 Bulls
11 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 120-143 Pelicans
08 Dec NBA
Spurs 135-132 Pelicans
06 Dec NBA
Pelicans 101-119 Nets
04 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 125-116 Pelicans

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Bulls 15 15 0.5 119.4 122.3 -2.9 8-6 7-9 3-5 12-10 6-4 5W
Bucks 12 19 0.387 112.7 116.5 -3.8 8-8 4-11 4-4 10-13 3-7 1L
Pacers 6 25 0.194 109.6 118.4 -8.8 5-12 1-13 2-6 4-15 2-8 7L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 17 14 0.548 116.8 115 1.8 10-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 4-6 1L
Heat 16 15 0.516 119.5 117.4 2.1 10-5 6-10 3-3 10-10 2-8 1W
Hawks 15 17 0.469 118.6 119.8 -1.2 5-10 10-7 4-3 9-12 2-8 5L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Timberwolves 20 11 0.645 119.1 114.4 4.7 12-5 8-6 4-4 13-10 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
Jazz 11 19 0.367 120.3 127.5 -7.2 8-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Suns 17 13 0.567 114.9 113.7 1.2 10-5 7-8 7-4 16-12 5-5 2W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Pelicans 8 24 0.25 115.3 122.6 -7.3 6-13 2-11 3-6 4-20 5-5 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Magic 17 14 0.548 116.8 115 1.8 10-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Heat 16 15 0.516 119.5 117.4 2.1 10-5 6-10 3-3 10-10 2-8 1W
Bulls 15 15 0.5 119.4 122.3 -2.9 8-6 7-9 3-5 12-10 6-4 5W
Hawks 15 17 0.469 118.6 119.8 -1.2 5-10 10-7 4-3 9-12 2-8 5L
Bucks 12 19 0.387 112.7 116.5 -3.8 8-8 4-11 4-4 10-13 3-7 1L
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
Pacers 6 25 0.194 109.6 118.4 -8.8 5-12 1-13 2-6 4-15 2-8 7L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Timberwolves 20 11 0.645 119.1 114.4 4.7 12-5 8-6 4-4 13-10 7-3 1L
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Suns 17 13 0.567 114.9 113.7 1.2 10-5 7-8 7-4 16-12 5-5 2W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Jazz 11 19 0.367 120.3 127.5 -7.2 8-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 1W
Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
Pelicans 8 24 0.25 115.3 122.6 -7.3 6-13 2-11 3-6 4-20 5-5 2L
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 26 5 0.839 121.3 107.4 13.9 14-2 12-3 5-2 22-5 6-4 2L
Pistons 24 7 0.774 119.5 112.9 6.6 13-2 11-5 5-3 17-5 7-3 1L
Spurs 23 7 0.767 120.3 113.2 7.1 11-2 12-5 7-0 14-6 9-1 8W
Nuggets 22 8 0.733 125.8 117.2 8.6 10-5 12-3 4-1 16-7 8-2 1W
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Lakers 19 10 0.655 116.9 117.4 -0.5 7-5 12-5 3-4 14-8 4-6 3L
Timberwolves 20 11 0.645 119.1 114.4 4.7 12-5 8-6 4-4 13-10 7-3 1L
Rockets 18 10 0.643 120.5 112.1 8.4 8-2 10-8 2-3 11-9 5-5 1W
Celtics 19 11 0.633 116.8 110.4 6.4 10-5 9-6 5-4 15-8 8-2 4W
Suns 17 13 0.567 114.9 113.7 1.2 10-5 7-8 7-4 16-12 5-5 2W
Raptors 18 14 0.563 113.5 112.5 1 8-7 10-7 3-6 16-10 3-7 1L
76ers 16 13 0.552 116.1 115.2 0.9 9-8 7-5 6-3 13-12 6-4 2L
Magic 17 14 0.548 116.8 115 1.8 10-6 7-8 5-3 12-10 4-6 1L
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Heat 16 15 0.516 119.5 117.4 2.1 10-5 6-10 3-3 10-10 2-8 1W
Bulls 15 15 0.5 119.4 122.3 -2.9 8-6 7-9 3-5 12-10 6-4 5W
Grizzlies 15 16 0.484 115.4 115.8 -0.4 7-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 2W
Hawks 15 17 0.469 118.6 119.8 -1.2 5-10 10-7 4-3 9-12 2-8 5L
Bucks 12 19 0.387 112.7 116.5 -3.8 8-8 4-11 4-4 10-13 3-7 1L
Trail Blazers 12 19 0.387 116.6 120.5 -3.9 5-9 7-10 3-3 10-12 4-6 3L
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Jazz 11 19 0.367 120.3 127.5 -7.2 8-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 1W
Hornets 11 20 0.355 115.6 118.4 -2.8 7-8 4-12 4-4 10-14 5-5 2W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Clippers 9 21 0.3 111.5 115.3 -3.8 5-8 4-13 2-4 7-14 4-6 3W
Pelicans 8 24 0.25 115.3 122.6 -7.3 6-13 2-11 3-6 4-20 5-5 2L
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
Wizards 6 23 0.207 113.4 125.8 -12.4 3-10 3-13 1-4 4-17 3-7 1W
Pacers 6 25 0.194 109.6 118.4 -8.8 5-12 1-13 2-6 4-15 2-8 7L
  • 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