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NBA: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns Preview, Prediction

Rolando Rosa
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NBA: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns Preview, Prediction

The Phoenix Suns (27-31) host the New Orleans Pelicans (15-43) in the first of a back-to-back between the Western Conference teams. 

Both teams are in a rough patch at the moment. In the last 10 games, the Suns are 2-8 and the Pelicans are 3-7. New Orleans is mired in an eight-game road losing streak. 

The Suns are coming off a disappointing 151-148 overtime loss at the Memphis Grizzlies. Phoenix lost despite draining 21 3-pointers and having five players score at least 20 points, led by Devin Booker (28 points, 10 assists). 

The Pelicans earned some confidence after most recently sweeping the visiting San Antonio Spurs in a home back-to-back. Trey Murphy III paced the Pelicans with 24 points, two steals, and two blocks in the last victory. 

NOP @ PHX Odds

  • Full Game
  • 1H
  • 1Q
  • 2Q
  • 3Q
  • 4Q
  • Spread
  • Total
  • Moneyline
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
+6.5 -108 +3.5 -110 +3.5 -110 +3.5 -112 +3.5 -110 +3.5 -110 +3.5 -106 +3.5 -122 +3.5 -122 +6.5 -110  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
-6.5 -112 -3.5 -110 -3.5 -110 -3.5 -108 -3.5 -110 -3.5 -120 -3.5 -114 -3.5 -105 -3.5 -105 -6.5 -110  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
o235.5 -110 o115.5 -110 N/A o115.5 -108 o115 -110 o115.5 -115 o115.5 -110 o115.5 -114 o115.5 -114 o237 -108  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
u235.5 -110 u115.5 -110 N/A u115.5 -112 u115 -110 u115.5 -115 u115.5 -110 u115.5 -114 u115.5 -114 u237 -112  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
+220 +165 +170 +164 +158 +150 +152 +150 +150 +210  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
-270 -200 -210 -198 -190 -190 -188 -195 -195 -258  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
+6.5 -108 +4 -110 N/A +3 -112 +2.5 -125 N/A N/A +3.5 -122 +3.5 -122 +6.5 -110  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
-6.5 -112 -4 -110 N/A -3 -108 -2.5 -105 N/A N/A -3.5 -107 -3.5 -107 -6.5 -110  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
o235.5 -110 o122 -110 N/A o121.5 -115 o122.5 -110 N/A N/A o120.5 -122 o120.5 -122 o237 -108  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
u235.5 -110 u122 -110 N/A u121.5 -115 u122.5 -120 N/A N/A u120.5 -109 u120.5 -109 u237 -112  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
+220 N/A N/A +135 N/A N/A +132 +145 +145 +210  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
-270 N/A N/A -175 N/A N/A -162 -186 -186 -258  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
+6.5 -108 +2 -110 +2.5 -118 +2 -108 +2 -115 +2.5 -125 +1.5 -100 +1.5 -113 +1.5 -113 +6.5 -110  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
-6.5 -112 -2 -110 -2.5 -102 -2 -112 -2 -115 -2.5 -110 -1.5 -122 -1.5 -113 -1.5 -113 -6.5 -110  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
o235.5 -110 o57.5 -115 N/A o57.5 -110 o57.5 -115 o57.5 -120 o57.5 -125 o58.5 -104 o58.5 -104 o237 -108  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
u235.5 -110 u57.5 -105 N/A u57.5 -110 u57.5 -115 u57.5 -110 u57.5 -102 u58.5 -127 u58.5 -127 u237 -112  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
+220 +145 +145 +140 +140 +135 +134 +125 +125 +210  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
-270 -170 -185 -166 -170 -170 -164 -159 -159 -258  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
+6.5 -108 +2 -110 N/A +1.5 -108 +1.5 -115 +1.5 -120 +1.5 -106 +1.5 -109 +1.5 -109 +6.5 -110  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
-6.5 -112 -2 -120 N/A -1.5 -112 -1.5 -115 -1.5 -115 -1.5 -114 -1.5 -120 -1.5 -120 -6.5 -110  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
o235.5 -110 o57.5 -115 N/A o57.5 -120 o57.5 -120 o57.5 -105 o57.5 -108 o57.5 -113 o57.5 -113 o237 -108  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
u235.5 -110 u57.5 -115 N/A u57.5 -110 u57.5 -110 u57.5 -125 u57.5 -118 u57.5 -117 u57.5 -117 u237 -112  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
+220 +145 N/A +120 N/A N/A +124 +130 +130 +210  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
-270 -180 N/A -154 N/A N/A -152 -165 -165 -258  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
+6.5 -108 +2 -115 N/A +2 -115 +1.5 -120 +1.5 -115 +1.5 -108 +1.5 -107 +1.5 -107 +6.5 -110  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
-6.5 -112 -2 -115 N/A -2 -105 -1.5 -110 -1.5 -120 -1.5 -112 -1.5 -122 -1.5 -122 -6.5 -110  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
o235.5 -110 o62.5 -115 N/A o62.5 -120 N/A o62.5 -105 o62.5 -104 o61.5 -125 o61.5 -125 o237 -108  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
u235.5 -110 u62.5 -115 N/A u62.5 -110 N/A u62.5 -125 u62.5 -122 u61.5 -107 u61.5 -107 u237 -112  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
+220 +140 N/A +124 N/A N/A +122 +130 +130 +210  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
-270 -170 N/A -160 N/A N/A -150 -167 -167 -258  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
+6.5 -108 +1.5 -115 N/A +1 -112 +1.5 -140 +0.5 -115 +0.5 -105 +1.5 -120 +1.5 -120 +6.5 -110  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
-6.5 -112 -1.5 -115 N/A -1 -108 -1.5 +110 -0.5 -120 -0.5 -115 -1.5 -109 -1.5 -109 -6.5 -110  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
o235.5 -110 o58.5 -115 N/A o58.5 -115 N/A N/A o58.5 -111 o58.5 -125 o58.5 -125 o237 -108  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
u235.5 -110 u58.5 -115 N/A u58.5 -115 N/A N/A u58.5 -115 u58.5 -107 u58.5 -107 u237 -112  
Final
New Orleans Pelicans 525 Pelicans
+220 +130 N/A +110 N/A +105 +106 +117 +117 +210  
Phoenix Suns 526 Suns
-270 -160 N/A -140 N/A -135 -130 -148 -148 -258  

The Suns are a poor defensive team. Phoenix ranks 27th in defensive rating (116.1). 

The reason the Suns are still on the bubble for the play-in is their scoring ability. Anchored by Booker and Kevin Durant, Phoenix is 11th in offensive rating (114.0). 

The Suns are fourth in the NBA in 3-point percentage (37.6). This will create issues for the Pelicans, the No. 22 defense in 3-point percentage (36.4). 

Bradley Beal has also stepped up offensively since being reinserted into the starting lineup three games ago. 

Despite having Murphy III and Zion Williamson, the Pelicans are 26th in offensive rating (109.7).  

The Pelicans edged the Suns 126-124 in the first meeting this season on Dec 5 but their leading scorer in that game (Brandon Ingram) is no longer on the team. Also, Durant wasn’t in the lineup for Phoenix. 

The Suns are favored by 8 points and the spread is set for 236 at bet365. For the moneyline, it’s +265 Pelicans and -330 Suns. 

The Pelicans are 7-15 against the spread as a road underdog. That’s the third-worst record in the league in that category. 

The Suns are 5-14-1 against the spread as a home favorite. That’s a cover rate of only 26.3 percent. 

However, the Suns will ride strong performances from Booker, Durant, and Beal to cover the spread and get the win in the first game of the home set.

PICK: Suns -8

Updated on 3/31/25

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Rolando Rosa is a South Florida native and graduate of Florida Atlantic University. Rolando is a sports editor/writer and has worked on iCasino content since 2022 across multiple websites. More from Rolando Rosa
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