The Phoenix Suns play host to the New Orleans Pelicans at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Monday night. Here’s a Suns vs Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Pelicans Pick.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
The New Orleans Pelicans were starting to turn things around with two wins on the trot, before they got stopped by the Spurs in a 126-119 road defeat on Saturday. Trey Murphy III led the team with 41 points, nine rebounds and three assists on 15 of 22 shooting, Jeremiah Fears added 18 points while Herbert Jones chipped in with 15 points and four assists.
As a team, the Pelicans shot 47 percent from the field and 15 of 38 from the 3-point line which was enough to hang within striking distance until the Spurs opened the fourth quarter on an 16-9 run to start to pull away.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in great shape as they’ve won four of their last five games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after routing the Clippers in a 114-103 road win on Saturday. Devin Booker led the team with 21 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Mark Williams added 19 points on seven of nine shooting while Dillon Brooks chipped in with 16 points.
As a team, the Suns shot 48 percent from the field and 16 of 38 from the 3-point line as they got off to a great start and dominated the first half by 60-46 to open up an 18-point lead. Before they went on a crucial 6-0 run late in the fourth quarter to hold on for a solid upset road win.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last 10 games as favorites.
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last eight road games following a loss.
- The home team has covered the spread in eight of the Suns’ last nine games.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs following a loss.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The underdogs have won five of the last six games between the Pelicans and Suns.
- The Suns have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Pelicans have covered the spread in each of their last four night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pelicans’ last nine road games following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last eight games as home favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Devin Booker has recorded 10 games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Grayson Allen has recorded 10 games with 3+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
New Orleans Pelicans Player Facts
- Saddiq Bey has recorded four games with 2+ assists and zero turnovers this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
- Trey Murphy III is one of only four qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (17.8), rebounds (6.7) and assists (3.6) per game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- This season, 41.8% of the Suns’ scoring has come from beyond the three-point line – highest mark in the league.
- The Suns rank 29th in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (20.9).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.7).
- The Pelicans rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (7.3).
Suns vs Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans are still missing Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray and Jordan Poole, while the Suns have ruled out Jalen Green again. The Pelicans looked like they were about to go on a run before their loss to the Spurs and things only get tougher now that they are so banged up. The Suns have been a team on the rise and I think they can take advantage of a depleted Pelicans team in this one. The line is a bit high, but I still think the Suns get the comfortable win and cover at home.