Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/27
The Phoenix Suns will take on the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. This game is set for Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on Gulf TV.
The Suns come into this game with a record of 17-13. They are ranked 7th in the Western Conference. The Pelicans, with a record of 8-24, sit 14th in the same conference. Both teams aim to improve their standings early in the season.
Suns vs Pelicans Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
- Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Betting Odds: Suns -5.5 (-115), Pelicans +5.5 (-106), Suns MoneyLine -222, Pelicans MoneyLine +186
Phoenix Suns Team Preview
The Phoenix Suns recently secured a win against the New Orleans Pelicans with a 115-108 score. Devin Booker led the team with 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Mark Williams also contributed significantly with 24 points and 13 rebounds.
In their win against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Suns dominated with a 132-108 victory. Devin Booker and Collin Gillespie were key players, with Booker scoring 21 points and Gillespie adding 16 points. The Suns shot an impressive 58.8% from the field in this game.
The Suns have been strong offensively, averaging 114.9 points per game. Devin Booker is their leading scorer, averaging 25.6 points per game. However, they will be without Jalen Green, who is out with a hamstring injury.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans have had a mixed performance in their recent games. They lost to the Phoenix Suns, 115-108, despite a solid effort from Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole. In a previous game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they faced a tough loss with a score of 141-118.
The Pelicans rank 20th in points per game, averaging 115.3. They are among the top in field goal attempts, taking 91.0 shots per game, but their shooting accuracy is low. Defensively, they struggle, allowing 122.6 points per game, which ranks them 28th in the league.
Zion Williamson is a key player for the Pelicans, averaging 21.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Trey Murphy III also contributes with 20.5 points per game. The team faces challenges with injuries, as Dejounte Murray is out, and Herbert Jones is questionable for their next game.
BTB Betting Pick
The Suns are favored by 5.5 points against the Pelicans. Given the Pelicans’ defensive struggles, allowing 122.6 points per game, the Suns’ balanced offense should cover the spread. The projected score is Suns 118, Pelicans 112, making the Suns -5.5 a solid pick.
The over/under line is set at 239.5 points. The Suns allow 113.7 points per game, while the Pelicans score 115.3 points per game. With both teams’ scoring trends and defensive stats, the projected total is 230 points, so the under 239.5 is the recommended pick.