Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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

  • Devin Booker (hamstring) questionable
  • Jae Crowder (not with team) out
  • Cam Johnson (knee) out
  • Duane Washington Jr.  (hip) out

Pelicans

  • Brandon Ingram (toe) out
  • Herbert Jones (ankle) out
  • 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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Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns (16-9) kick off a 4-game road trip Friday night with the first of 2 games against the New Orleans Pelicans (16-8). Tip-off is at 8:30 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 have dropped 2 consecutive games and 3 of their last 4. In their last 2 games, they lost by 27 points at home to the Boston Celtics as 2-point favorites and by 19 points on the road to the Dallas Mavericks as 3.5-point underdogs.

The Pelicans have won 5 straight games and 8 of their last 10. Their last game was a 104-98 win at home over the Detroit Pistons as 11-point favorites.

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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 11:15 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Suns -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Pelicans +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Suns -1.5 (-110) | Pelicans +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Suns at Pelicans key injuries

Suns

  • Jae Crowder (not with team) out
  • Cam Johnson (knee) out
  • Duane Washington Jr.  (hip) out

Pelicans

  • Jose Alvarado (rib) questionable
  • Brandon Ingram (toe) out
  • Herbert Jones (ankle) out
  • E.J. Liddell (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Suns at Pelicans picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 117, Pelicans 114

Moneyline

The return of G Chris Paul did not go well for the Suns against the Celtics but should improve. They are only 4-6 on the road this season after being the league’s best road team a season ago.

The Suns have not lost 3 consecutive games all season.

The Pelicans are 9-3 at home and have won 5 games in a row overall.

The Suns, though, have beaten the Pelicans 3 straight times and in 4 of the last 5 meetings.

I’m looking for a Suns team to bounce back to start the road trip. The moneyline isn’t a bad bet at all at -120, but with only a 1.5-point spread, you get slightly better value going with an ATS bet.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Pelicans are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games. The Suns are 5-5 ATS over their last 10.

New Orleans is 7-6 ATS at home while Phoenix is 5-5 ATS on the road.

I’m looking at the trend with the Suns where they are 7-1 ATS in game following a straight-up loss.

They are too talented to keep on this skid and the Pelicans are due for a hiccup.

BET SUNS -1.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Over has hit in the Suns’ last 4 road games against teams with a winning home record. Five of their last 6 games have had at least 228 points.

Both teams have a top-10 offense and a top-10 defense. Which will prevail?

I expect a high-scoring, close game.

BET OVER 227.5 (-110).

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