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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Suns vs Pelicans

The Phoenix Suns take the court against the New Orleans Pelicans 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.

Back Pelicans to Frustrate Suns

There’s an awesome opportunity to back the Pelicans against the spread here. They should be able to produce a solid performance against the Suns, with +4 making appeal at -114.

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Suns Beat Pelicans in their Last Clash

Phoenix Suns have experienced back-to-back road defeats. In their previous game, they beat LA Lakers at home, winning 132-108 at Mortgage Matchup Center. Dillon Brooks poured in 25 points, with Devin Booker contributing 21 and Mark Williams adding 18.

New Orleans Pelicans have won four home games on the spin. On the road at Rocket Arena in their last game, they were beaten 141-118 by Cleveland Cavaliers. Zion Williamson scored 26 points, while Derik Queen finished with 21 and Trey Murphy 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Suns have won the last two matchups against the Pelicans. They achieved winning scorelines of 125-108 and 121-98 at Mortgage Matchup Center. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Suns logo Suns 16 13 0.552 114.9 113.9 1 10-5 6-8 7-4 15-12 4-6 1W
Pelicans logo Pelicans 8 23 0.258 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-12 2-11 3-6 4-19 5-5 1L
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Phoenix Suns – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Suns are averaging 111.2 points, 38.8 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 11.5 steals and 3.6 blocks while shooting 46.5% from the field and 79.4% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 116.2 points and 44.0 rebounds per matchup.

Dillon Brooks is averaging 22.5 points, Mark Williams 5.9 rebounds and Collin Gillespie 4.4 assists along with 3.1 (41.9%) 3-pointers made.

New Orleans Pelicans – Last 10 Games

The Pelicans have won 5 and lost 5 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 124.6 points, 44.8 rebounds, 28.3 assists, 9.0 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 49.6% from the field and 85.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 124.3 points and 46.8 rebounds.

Trey Murphy is averaging 22.2 points and 1.8 (35.3%) 3-pointers made, while Derik Queen has an average of 8.3 rebounds and 5.6 assists.

Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

We wouldn’t be surprised to see the Pelicans win this NBA showdown. In terms of landing extra value, it makes sense to take +4 when it comes to the spread at -114.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Suns vs Pelicans stats:

  • The +4 line has been covered by Pelicans in 5 consecutive games at home.
  • The +4 line has been covered by Pelicans in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -4 line hasn’t been covered by Suns in 4 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -4 line hasn’t been covered by Suns in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -4 line hasn’t been covered by Suns in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The +4 line has been covered by Pelicans in 6 of their last 10 games against Suns.

Pelicans +4 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Collin Gillespie Under 5.5 Assists -132 BetMGM logo

Collin Gillespie (Suns) has had Under 5.5 assists in 8 of the past 10 games. We think that history might repeat itself and you can get -132 that he falls short when it comes to Player Assists.

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Zion Williamson Over 20.5 Points -120 BetMGM logo

Zion Williamson (Pelicans) has totaled Over 20.5 points in 3 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 -120.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Pelicans +4
Totals Under 240.5
Player Assists Collin Gillespie Under 5.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Pelicans +4 on the spread, combined with Under 240.5 and Collin Gillespie (Suns) to have Under 5.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Suns Suns logo 117 - 120 Pelicans logo Pelicans

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Pelicans landing a 120-117 win. This correct score prediction is available at tasty odds and could be an entertaining wager to place.

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 Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

Phoenix Suns are regarded as having a 63% chance of winning this NBA game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -167. At +140, New Orleans Pelicans are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 4 and the total points line is currently 240.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those that want to back Under 240.5 can find odds of -112 available.

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

Devin Booker is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -114 can be found for him scoring Over 26.5 points and there are the same odds for him to go Under.

Player Points
Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 21.5
-102
Under 21.5
-125
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 17.5
-120
Under 17.5
-106
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Player Assists
Devin Booker (Suns)
Over 7.5
-110
Under 7.5
-120
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Collin Gillespie (Suns)
Over 5.5
-101
Under 5.5
-132
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 4.5
-111
Under 4.5
-119
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Trey Murphy III (Pelicans)
Over 3.5
-118
Under 3.5
-112
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Player Rebounds
Mark Williams (Suns)
Over 8.5
+108
Under 8.5
-143
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Derik Queen (Pelicans)
Over 7.5
-120
Under 7.5
-108
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Zion Williamson (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
+113
Under 5.5
-149
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Saddiq Bey (Pelicans)
Over 5.5
-118
Under 5.5
-114
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Pelicans Building a Fortress at Home

The Pelicans have stacked up four straight victories at Smoothie King Center. They are 5-5 in their last 10 home games, putting up 128.20 points per contest and giving up 125.70.

The Suns have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 113.10 points scored and 113.70 points allowed.

The Pelicans earned a 126-124 win over the Suns the last time they played at Smoothie King Center. Over the last 10 head-to-head clashes at Smoothie King Center, the Suns have secured six victories, as the Pelicans have picked up four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O240.5 U240.5
New Orleans Pelicans logo New Orleans Pelicans Home Stats 5-5 253.90 128.20 125.70 7 3
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Away Stats 6-4 226.80 113.10 113.70 1 9
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O240.5 = Games Over 240.5 Points
  • U240.5 = Games Under 240.5 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
  • 4 wins and 6 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 26 34.17 661 172 25.4 6.6 1.7 4.1 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 23 30.59 502 40 21.8 1.7 2.5 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 29 35.27 597 103 20.6 3.6 2.6 6.2 0.2 1.7
Saddiq Bey 30 29.39 445 66 14.8 2.2 1.7 6.0 0.1 1.0
Jordan Poole 12 29.08 204 40 17.0 3.3 2.5 1.7 0.3 0.7

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

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
28 Nov NBA
Suns 119-123 Thunder

Previous New Orleans Pelicans Lineups

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
02 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 149-142 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 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
Raptors 18 13 0.581 113.4 111.6 1.8 8-7 10-6 3-6 16-9 4-6 1W
76ers 16 12 0.571 116.6 115.4 1.2 9-8 7-4 6-3 13-11 6-4 1L
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 6 0.8 119.2 112.3 6.9 13-2 11-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Bulls 14 15 0.483 119.7 123 -3.3 7-6 7-9 3-5 11-10 5-5 4W
Bucks 12 18 0.4 113 116.2 -3.2 8-8 4-10 4-4 10-13 4-6 1W
Pacers 6 24 0.2 109.2 117.7 -8.5 5-11 1-13 2-6 4-14 2-8 6L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 17 13 0.567 117.2 114.8 2.4 10-5 7-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1W
Heat 15 15 0.5 119.2 117.6 1.6 10-5 5-10 2-3 9-10 2-8 3L
Hawks 15 16 0.484 118.8 119.6 -0.8 5-9 10-7 4-2 9-11 2-8 4L
Hornets 10 20 0.333 115.4 118.8 -3.4 7-8 3-12 3-4 9-14 4-6 1W
Wizards 5 23 0.179 112.6 126.1 -13.5 2-10 3-13 1-4 3-17 3-7 2L
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 18 0.4 117.1 120.5 -3.4 5-8 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 2L
Jazz 10 19 0.345 119.9 127.4 -7.5 7-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 4L
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 16 13 0.552 114.9 113.9 1 10-5 6-8 7-4 15-12 4-6 1W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Clippers 8 21 0.276 111.2 115.7 -4.5 5-8 3-13 2-4 6-14 3-7 2W
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 14 16 0.467 115 116.2 -1.2 6-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 1W
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Pelicans 8 23 0.258 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-12 2-11 3-6 4-19 5-5 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 24 6 0.8 119.2 112.3 6.9 13-2 11-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 3W
Knicks 21 9 0.7 120.3 113.3 7 15-2 6-7 5-2 17-8 8-2 1W
Celtics 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
Raptors 18 13 0.581 113.4 111.6 1.8 8-7 10-6 3-6 16-9 4-6 1W
76ers 16 12 0.571 116.6 115.4 1.2 9-8 7-4 6-3 13-11 6-4 1L
Magic 17 13 0.567 117.2 114.8 2.4 10-5 7-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 17 15 0.531 120.2 117.8 2.4 11-8 6-7 6-2 13-12 4-6 1L
Heat 15 15 0.5 119.2 117.6 1.6 10-5 5-10 2-3 9-10 2-8 3L
Hawks 15 16 0.484 118.8 119.6 -0.8 5-9 10-7 4-2 9-11 2-8 4L
Bulls 14 15 0.483 119.7 123 -3.3 7-6 7-9 3-5 11-10 5-5 4W
Bucks 12 18 0.4 113 116.2 -3.2 8-8 4-10 4-4 10-13 4-6 1W
Hornets 10 20 0.333 115.4 118.8 -3.4 7-8 3-12 3-4 9-14 4-6 1W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Pacers 6 24 0.2 109.2 117.7 -8.5 5-11 1-13 2-6 4-14 2-8 6L
Wizards 5 23 0.179 112.6 126.1 -13.5 2-10 3-13 1-4 3-17 3-7 2L
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 16 13 0.552 114.9 113.9 1 10-5 6-8 7-4 15-12 4-6 1W
Warriors 16 15 0.516 114.5 112.4 2.1 10-4 6-11 4-2 12-10 5-5 3W
Grizzlies 14 16 0.467 115 116.2 -1.2 6-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 12 18 0.4 117.1 120.5 -3.4 5-8 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Jazz 10 19 0.345 119.9 127.4 -7.5 7-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 4L
Clippers 8 21 0.276 111.2 115.7 -4.5 5-8 3-13 2-4 6-14 3-7 2W
Pelicans 8 23 0.258 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-12 2-11 3-6 4-19 5-5 1L
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 6 0.8 119.2 112.3 6.9 13-2 11-4 5-3 17-5 8-2 3W
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 18 11 0.621 116 110 6 10-5 8-6 5-4 14-8 8-2 3W
Raptors 18 13 0.581 113.4 111.6 1.8 8-7 10-6 3-6 16-9 4-6 1W
76ers 16 12 0.571 116.6 115.4 1.2 9-8 7-4 6-3 13-11 6-4 1L
Magic 17 13 0.567 117.2 114.8 2.4 10-5 7-8 5-2 12-9 5-5 1W
Suns 16 13 0.552 114.9 113.9 1 10-5 6-8 7-4 15-12 4-6 1W
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 15 15 0.5 119.2 117.6 1.6 10-5 5-10 2-3 9-10 2-8 3L
Hawks 15 16 0.484 118.8 119.6 -0.8 5-9 10-7 4-2 9-11 2-8 4L
Bulls 14 15 0.483 119.7 123 -3.3 7-6 7-9 3-5 11-10 5-5 4W
Grizzlies 14 16 0.467 115 116.2 -1.2 6-8 8-8 4-3 13-9 6-4 1W
Bucks 12 18 0.4 113 116.2 -3.2 8-8 4-10 4-4 10-13 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 12 18 0.4 117.1 120.5 -3.4 5-8 7-10 3-3 10-11 4-6 2L
Mavericks 12 20 0.375 113.7 117.6 -3.9 9-9 3-11 2-6 6-14 5-5 1L
Jazz 10 19 0.345 119.9 127.4 -7.5 7-10 3-9 0-6 6-14 4-6 4L
Hornets 10 20 0.333 115.4 118.8 -3.4 7-8 3-12 3-4 9-14 4-6 1W
Nets 9 19 0.321 109.3 113.9 -4.6 4-11 5-8 3-7 8-14 6-4 2W
Clippers 8 21 0.276 111.2 115.7 -4.5 5-8 3-13 2-4 6-14 3-7 2W
Pelicans 8 23 0.258 115.5 122.8 -7.3 6-12 2-11 3-6 4-19 5-5 1L
Kings 7 23 0.233 112 122.5 -10.5 4-10 3-13 1-3 5-19 2-8 1L
Pacers 6 24 0.2 109.2 117.7 -8.5 5-11 1-13 2-6 4-14 2-8 6L
Wizards 5 23 0.179 112.6 126.1 -13.5 2-10 3-13 1-4 3-17 3-7 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