Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Betting Preview and Predictions
The Phoenix Suns will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Suns hold a 1-0 lead in the season series against the Pelicans. Phoenix is coming off a win against the Los Angeles Lakers, while New Orleans had their 5-game winning streak snapped by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Suns have been inconsistent in their recent games, with a 4-6 record in their last 10 games. They have a 2-3 record in their last 5 games. The Pelicans, on the other hand, have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games but are struggling at home with a 6-12 record this season.
In their previous matchup this season, the Suns defeated the Pelicans 121-98 in Phoenix. The Suns will be without Allen, who scored 42 points in that game, but Dillon Brooks has been performing well with at least 22 points in his last 3 games. The Suns are favored to win this game, but the spread might offer better value.
The Suns have been strong against the spread this season, with a 15-0-1 record in their 16 outright wins. New Orleans has a 18-11-2 record against the spread overall this season but has suffered losses by more than 5 points in 6 of their last 7 games. Betting on the Suns to cover the spread of -5.5 points seems like a favorable option.
The total points scored in their first meeting was 219. The Suns have had low-scoring games recently, with only 1 of their last 8 games exceeding 238 points. The Pelicans, however, have seen higher-scoring games, with 7 of their last 10 games and 5 of their last 6 losses surpassing the projected total for this game. Betting on the over with a total of 240.5 points could be a good choice.
In conclusion, the Phoenix Suns are expected to secure a victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, with a strong performance from their players. Betting on the Suns to cover the spread and the game to go over the total points could be profitable options for this matchup. For more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.