New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 4/7/24
The Suns are favored by 6.5 points in tonight’s matchup against the Pelicans. Phoenix is currently on a three-game winning streak and sits at 6th in the Western Conference standings. The Pelicans have lost four straight and are 7th in the West.
This Western Conference matchup will tip-off at 6:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 222.5 points.
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +6.5
This game will be played at Footprint Center at 6:00 ET on Sunday, April 7th.
WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-113 in favor of the Pelicans.
- Our projections have Zion Williamson finishing with Zion Williamson points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 13 threes.
Do the Pelicans Stand a Chance in Phoenix?
In their most recent game, the Pelicans lost to the Spurs by a score of 111-109. The O/U line for that game was 219 points, and New Orleans was favored by 11 points going into the game.
This season, the Pelicans have an O/U record of 34-43, and the over has hit in their last three games. Today’s O/U line is set at 222.5 points, which is slightly lower than their season average of 225.6.
Against the spread, the Pelicans are 40-36 for the season and have failed to cover in their last four games. On the road, they are 20-17 ATS compared to 20-19 ATS at home.
As underdogs, the Pelicans are 17-12 ATS and 15-14 straight-up. On average, they have been 0.2 points worse than the spread as underdogs.
New Orleans is currently 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 45-32. In the Southwest Division, they are in 2nd place. In non-conference games, they are 19-11 compared to 26-21 against the West.
When it comes to scoring, the Pelicans are 13th in the league at 115 points per game. Interestingly, they have scored at the NBA average or below in 51.9% of their games this season.
So far this season, the Pelicans have been a strong shooting team, ranking 8th in field goal percentage at 48%. They are also 8th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%.
When it comes to pace, the Pelicans are 18th in the league with an average of 97.3 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 12th in the league at 26.9 per game.
So far this season, the Pelicans defense has been performing well, ranking 8th in the NBA at 110.6 points allowed per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pelicans are forcing 12.4 per game, which is 14th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 21st in blocked shots at 4.7 per game.
Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Suns?
The Suns are looking to extend their winning streak to four games today against the Pelicans. In their last game, the Suns defeated the Timberwolves by a score of 97-87. The O/U line for that game was 216.5, and Phoenix was favored by 4.5 points.
As the favorite this season, the Suns have a record of 38-19 and have gone 24-32 ATS as the favorite. In their last three games as the favorite, they have covered the spread. On average, they have outscored their opponents by 5.2 points per game when favored.
Phoenix’s O/U record for the season is 34-42-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line of 222.5 is lower than their season average of 231.5.
Overall, the Suns are 46-31 this season, which is good for 6th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 26-21 and 7-8 against other teams in the Pacific Division.
On the ATS, the Suns are 33-43 for the season, including a 16-22 record at home and 17-21 on the road. They have covered the spread in four straight home games.
At home, the Suns are scoring 116.7 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. Overall, they are 10th in scoring at 116.6 points per game. In terms of pace, Phoenix is 15th in the league.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Suns are 4th in the NBA at 49%. They are also 3rd in true shooting percentage. In terms of three-point shooting, Phoenix is 5th in three-point percentage but just 19th in made threes per game.
One area where the Suns have excelled is getting to the free-throw line. They are 2nd in free throws made per game and 5th in attempts. In terms of assists, Phoenix is 11th in the league.
So far, the Suns’ defense is ranked 15th in the league at 113.5 points per contest. Phoenix’s defense is currently forcing 14.2 turnovers per game, which is 25th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 6th in blocked shots, with an average of 6 rejections per game.