New Orleans Pelicans (16-43) vs. Phoenix Suns (27-31)
February 28, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Phoenix Suns -6.5; Over/Under: 237.5
(Get latest betting odds)
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Phoenix Suns duke it out once again at the Footprint Center on Friday 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 are starting to heat up as they have now won four of their last five games overall. They are aiming for a fourth straight victory after beating the Suns in a 124-116 road win last night. Zion Williamson led the team with a triple-double of 27 points with 10 rebounds and 11 assists, CJ McCollum added 19 points, Trey Murphy added 18 points while Karlo Matkovic chipped in with 17 points and 10 rebounds. As a team, the Pelicans shot 48 percent from the field and 17 of 47 from the 3-point line as they trailed the Suns for most of the contest. The Pelicans stayed within striking distance and made their move with a 36-point burst in the fourth quarter to pull off the minor upset on the road. The Pels will face the Jazz and Lakers following this one.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in terrible form as they’ve lost 10 of their last 12 games overall and they will be hoping to stop a three-game skid after falling short to the Pelicans last night. Devin Booker led the team in scoring with 36 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists, Kevin Durant added 28 points while Tyus Jones chipped in with 15 points and 12 assists. As a team, the Suns shot 46 percent from the field and 20 of 53 from the 3-point line as they worked their way to a narrow lead and looked to be in control. Until they allowed the Pelicans to let loose in the fourth quarter, where they trailed by as many as 18 points. The Suns will take on the Timberwolves, Clippers, and Nuggets next.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last 16 games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Pelicans have lost 14 of their last 15 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The home team has covered the spread in six of the Pelicans’ last seven games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won each of the last five games between the Pelicans and Suns.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Suns’ last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Suns’ last nine home games against Southwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Pelicans’ last six road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Suns vs Pelicans Prediction
The Pelicans are still missing some players with Herbert Jones, Brandon Boston, and Kelly Olynyk still out, while the Suns have ruled out Monte Morris and Bradley Beal for this one. The Pelicans have sprung to life with four wins from their last five games, and they must be feeling good after beating the Suns behind a big triple-double from Williamson. It’s always tough to beat the same team twice in a row, but I just don’t feel that the Suns should be so heavily favored in a game that is more like a coin flip. With that being said, I will gladly take the Pelicans with the points in a game they could win outright.
