The Phoenix Suns (16-10) face the New Orleans Pelicans (17-8) for the 2nd straight game on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET at Smoothie King Center. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Pelicans odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Suns lost 128-117 on Friday night to the Pelicans as 1-point favorites in the 1st of a 4-game road trip. Phoenix has lost 3 straight games for the 1st time this season and has lost 4 of its last 5.
The Pelicans have won 6 straight games and 8 of their last 9, including the 11-point win Friday over the Suns. They are now 11-3 at home.
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Suns at Pelicans odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:06 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns +130 (bet $100 to win $135) | Pelicans -145 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns +3.5 (-115) | Pelicans -3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Suns at Pelicans key injuries
Suns
- G Devin Booker (hamstring) questionable
- F Jae Crowder (not with team) out
- F Cam Johnson (knee) out
- G Duane Washington Jr. (hip) out
Pelicans
- F Brandon Ingram (toe) out
- F Herbert Jones (ankle) out
- F E.J. Liddell (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Suns at Pelicans picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 120, Pelicans 116
Moneyline
The last time this season the Suns faced the same team in consecutive games, they split them, losing the 1st meeting at home to Portland and then beating the Trail Blazers in the 2nd game.
Despite the Pelicans being 11-3 at home, the Suns have been too good this season to lose a 4th consecutive game.
BET SUNS (+135).
Against the spread
This is the 1st time all season the Suns have failed to cover the spread in 3 consecutive games. They are 14-12 ATS overall this season, and have covered the spread in their last 4 Sunday games.
But if you like the Suns to bounce back for a win, the moneyline is the better option because of its positive odds.
PASS.
Over/Under
Six of the Suns’ last 7 have had at least 227 total points and 3 of the last 5 for the Pelicans have as well. The teams went way over the 230.5 total in Friday’s game.
BET OVER 226.5 (-115).
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