New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Picks - NBA

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New Orleans Pelicans
2/28/25 21:00
Phoenix Suns

Prediction:

 

Over 235.5

-105
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 by Erik Gibbs | in NBA Picks

The New Orleans Pelicans will take on the Phoenix Suns on Friday at PHX Arena in what will be their second meeting of the season. The Pelicans previously secured a narrow 126-124 victory over the Suns on December 5, giving them a 6-4 advantage in their last ten matchups. However, Phoenix will look to even the series on their home court, where they have performed well this season.

Offensively, the Suns rank 14th in the NBA with an average of 113.8 points per game. They shoot an efficient 47.6% from the field, placing them 11th in the league, while their 37.6% shooting from three ranks sixth. Despite their strong offense, Phoenix struggles on the defensive end, allowing 115.9 points per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA.

New Orleans, on the other hand, has endured a tough season, sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference standings with a 15-43 record. They have particularly struggled on the road, posting a dismal 4-24 record away from home. Against the spread, the Pelicans stand at 24-33-1, while their over/under record is 31-26-1. However, they have shown recent signs of life, going 3-1 in their last four games and covering the spread in three of those contests. The under has hit in four of their last five matchups.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Form

Table

Teams % P W L Series
11
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
0.461 76 35 41 -4
14
New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
0.28 75 21 54 1

New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns Latest Matches

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans Latest matches
L W L W W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Feb 27, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
124 :  116
Phoenix Suns

Feb 25, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
103 :  109
New Orleans Pelicans

Feb 23, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
96 :  114
New Orleans Pelicans

Feb 21, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
103 :  111
Dallas Mavericks

Feb 13, 2025 - NBA

Sacramento Kings
133 :  140
New Orleans Pelicans

Feb 12, 2025 - NBA

Sacramento Kings
119 :  111
New Orleans Pelicans
L L L W W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Feb 25, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
103 :  109
New Orleans Pelicans

Feb 23, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
96 :  114
New Orleans Pelicans

Feb 13, 2025 - NBA

Sacramento Kings
133 :  140
New Orleans Pelicans

Feb 12, 2025 - NBA

Sacramento Kings
119 :  111
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 31, 2025 - NBA

Boston Celtics
118 :  116
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 29, 2025 - NBA

Dallas Mavericks
137 :  136
New Orleans Pelicans
L L L L L W
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Feb 27, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
124 :  116
Phoenix Suns

Feb 21, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
103 :  111
Dallas Mavericks

Feb 10, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
101 :  137
Oklahoma City Thunder

Feb 8, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
118 :  123
Sacramento Kings

Feb 5, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
119 :  144
Denver Nuggets

Feb 3, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
113 :  125
Denver Nuggets
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns Latest matches
L L W L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Feb 27, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
124 :  116
Phoenix Suns

Feb 25, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
148 :  151
Memphis Grizzlies

Feb 23, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
109 :  127
Toronto Raptors

Feb 22, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
121 :  117
Chicago Bulls

Feb 20, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
109 :  120
San Antonio Spurs

Feb 12, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
111 :  119
Houston Rockets
W L W L L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Feb 27, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
124 :  116
Phoenix Suns

Feb 11, 2025 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
119 :  112
Phoenix Suns

Feb 8, 2025 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
122 :  105
Phoenix Suns

Feb 7, 2025 - NBA

Utah Jazz
127 :  135
Phoenix Suns

Jan 29, 2025 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
121 :  113
Phoenix Suns

Jan 27, 2025 - NBA

LA Clippers
109 :  111
Phoenix Suns
L L L W L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Feb 25, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
148 :  151
Memphis Grizzlies

Feb 23, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
109 :  127
Toronto Raptors

Feb 22, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
121 :  117
Chicago Bulls

Feb 20, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
109 :  120
San Antonio Spurs

Feb 12, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
111 :  119
Houston Rockets

Feb 5, 2025 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
109 :  140
Oklahoma City Thunder

New Orleans Pelicans against Phoenix Suns : Head to Head (H2H)

New Orleans Pelicans

67 %

Phoenix Suns

33 %

Feb 27, 2025 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
124 :  116
Phoenix Suns

Dec 5, 2024 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
124 :  126
New Orleans Pelicans

Apr 7, 2024 - NBA

New Orleans Pelicans
113 :  105
Phoenix Suns

Apr 1, 2024 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
124 :  111
New Orleans Pelicans

Jan 19, 2024 - NBA

Phoenix Suns
123 :  109
New Orleans Pelicans

Jul 11, 2023 - NBA Summer League

Phoenix Suns
73 :  82
New Orleans Pelicans

Players list

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
B. Brown K. Olynyk Y. Missi J. Hawkins T. Murphy III
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
B. Bol N. Richards D. Booker T. Jones K. Durant

Substitutes

New Orleans Pelicans
New Orleans Pelicans
J. Robinson-Earl K. Matkovic J. Alvarado A. Reeves C. McCollum Z. Williamson J. Cain
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
M. Plumlee D. Lee T. Washington Jr. C. Gillespie R. Dunn V. Micic R. O'Neale O. Ighodaro

New Orleans Pelicans - Phoenix Suns Key Points

  1. The Suns are 20-38-1 ATS this season
  2. The Pels are 25-33-1 ATS this season
  3. 20 Suns' games have gone over 235.5 points this season
  4. 23 Pels' games have gone over 235.5 points this season

Our New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Prediction

Phoenix will lean on Devin Booker, one of the league’s most dynamic scorers. While his three-point shooting has slightly dipped this season—ranking 27th in total three-pointers made—he still averages nearly three successful triples per game. Over his last ten outings, he has hit at least 2.5 three-pointers in half of those contests.

Facing a New Orleans defense that ranks 22nd in opponent three-point percentage (36.4%), Booker has a prime opportunity to thrive from beyond the arc. The Pelicans will also be without Herb Jones, a key defender who was named to the NBA’s All-Defensive First Team last season. Jones played a crucial role in contesting perimeter shots and ranked among the league’s best in blocked three-pointers.

Alongside Booker, Kevin Durant continues to be a force for the Suns, averaging 26.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. Given Phoenix’s superior record and strong home performance, they enter this matchup as clear favorites. New Orleans, meanwhile, faces the challenge of playing their second road game in as many nights, a tough task for one of the league’s weakest road teams. Despite both teams playing on a back-to-back, the Suns hold the advantage heading into this contest. Our prediction for Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Suns win and cover.

Prediction:

 

Over 235.5

-105
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