The Pelicans are gearing up for a showdown against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Jan 19. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 8:00 ET and will be broadcast on WVUE. New Orleans comes into this matchup as 2-point favorites, with the over/under set at 237. Will the Pelicans manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Pelicans vs. Suns predictions.
Pelicans vs. Suns Odds
- Spread: Pelicans -2
- Total 237
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Jan 19
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans LA
- TV: WVUE
Suns Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous road games, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 113 points per game.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Suns have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
Pelicans Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Pelicans have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Although New Orleans has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 117 points per game in these games.
- As the betting favorite, the Pelicans have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.
Can the Suns Pull Off a Win at New Orleans?
Over their last ten games, the Suns are 7-3 and have an overall record of 22-18 as they prepare to take on the Pelicans. When playing against other Western Conference teams, the Suns are 15-14 this season and are 7-4 in non-conference games.
The Suns are averaging 115.9 points per game this season, and in their most recent game, they scored 119 points. For the season, the Suns have a field goal percentage of 48%, which is 9th in the league. From beyond the arc, the Suns are 10th in percentage and 23rd in made three-pointers.
On the season, the Suns are 15th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 114.4. On the road, they are 7th at 113.4 points per contest. In their last five games, Phoenix has given up an average of 120.2 points per game.
So far this season, opposing teams have scored more than their season average 50.0% of the time vs. the Suns. In terms of three-point shooting, opponents have made more threes than their season average 57.5% of the time.
Defensively, Phoenix is 6th in the NBA in blocked shots at 6.1 per game. They are also 14th in field goal percentage allowed at 47.0%. From beyond the arc, opponents are shooting 37.3% vs. the Suns, which is 14th in the league.
Can the Pelicans Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Coming into today’s game against the Suns, the Pelicans have an overall record of 25-17 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 5th place and are leading the Southwest Division.
In their most recent game, the Pelicans put up 132 points on offense vs. the Hornets. Shooting 50% from the field, the Pelicans hit 25 threes. Brandon Ingram was the leading scorer for the Pelicans vs. the Hornets, finishing with 28 points. CJ McCollum also added 22 points.
When it comes to defense, the Pelicans have been solid this season, ranking 11th in the league at 112.0 points per game. Over their last five games, they have been even better, allowing just 115 points per contest.
One area where New Orleans has excelled this season is in steals, as they rank 2nd in the NBA at 8.4 per game. However, they have struggled to protect the rim, ranking just 21st in blocked shots.
So far this season, opponents have scored less than their season average in 64.3% of games vs. the Pelicans. In terms of three-point shooting, teams have made just 34.3% from beyond the arc vs. New Orleans.
Pelicans vs. Suns Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Brandon Ingram and his points prop of 19.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -119 while the under is at -115. Considering his prop is set at 19.5, our model recommends taking the over, as we expect him to finish with 24. We anticipate him shooting 50.0% from the field and making one three.
- The Prop: Brandon Ingram Over 19.5 Points (-119)
Pelicans vs. Suns Predictions
The Pelicans is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 119-116. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Pelicans at -2.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 237, and our model predicts the Suns and Pelicans to score a combined 235 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Pelicans -2 | at Fanduel Sportsbook