New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 2/28/25
The Pelicans head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a Western Conference matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET at PHX Arena.
Phoenix (-267) is currently favored by 7 points over New Orleans (+218). The Suns (27-32) are 11th in the Western Conference and have lost three straight games. Meanwhile, the Pelicans (16-43) are 14th in the West and have won three in a row.
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: New Orleans Pelicans +7
This game will be played at PHX Arena at 9:00 ET on Friday, February 28th.
WHY BET THE NEW ORLEANS PELICANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-134 in favor of the Pelicans.
- Our projections have Zion Williamson finishing with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pelicans finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 14 threes.
Will New Orleans Come Through as Road Underdogs?
The Pelicans improved to 16-43 on the season with a 124-116 win over the Suns on Thursday. New Orleans, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total score of 240 points narrowly went over the pre-game line of 237.
A 17-0 run by the Pelicans early on gave them a big lead, but the Suns fought back, leading 91-88 going into the 4th quarter. New Orleans responded by outscoring Phoenix 36-25 in the final period to secure the win.
Zion Williamson’s triple-double led the Pelicans to a win over the Suns, as he shot 76.5% from the field and finished with 27 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds. CJ McCollum added 19 points, while Trey Murphy contributed 18, hitting 5 threes in the game.
New Orleans connected on 17 threes, shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc and 48.1% overall. Williamson scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Murphy had 14 of his 18 in the opening period.
Defensively, the Pelicans gave up 116 points to the Suns, who shot 46% from the field. New Orleans allowed 30 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 25 points.
The Suns hit 20 threes at a 37% clip. The Pelicans sent Phoenix to the line 10 times, where they made 8 free throws. New Orleans grabbed 34 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards, while also recording 3 steals and 6 blocks.
Are Phoenix Ready for a Home Win?
The Suns dropped to 27-32 on the season after a 124-116 home loss to the Pelicans on Thursday. Phoenix, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 240 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 237.
A key moment came when the Pelicans went on a 17-0 run, turning a 33-30 deficit into a 47-33 lead. Phoenix battled back to lead 91-88 going into the 4th quarter, but the Pelicans outscored them 36-25 in the final period.
Devin Booker led the Suns with 36 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds in their loss to the Pelicans, hitting 6 threes at a 37.5% rate. Kevin Durant added 28 points, connecting on 4 threes despite shooting 30.8% from deep. Bol Bol contributed 15 points, making 3 threes at 50% efficiency.
As a team, the Suns hit 20 threes, shooting 37.7% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 46.8%. Booker scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Durant added 11 in the 3rd.
The Suns gave up 124 points to the Pelicans, including 35 in the 1st and 36 in the 4th quarters. They allowed New Orleans to shoot 48% from the field.
Phoenix allowed 17 threes on 36% shooting. They sent the Pelicans to the line 12 times, where they made 7 free throws. The Suns had 38 defensive rebounds but gave up 16 offensive boards, finishing with 4 steals and 6 blocks.