Suns vs Pelicans Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Dec. 26

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The Phoenix Suns visit Smoothie King Center to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in New Orleans, LA.

The are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at ().

The Suns vs Pelicans Over/Under is total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Suns are 19-10 against the spread, while the Pelicans are 20-11 against the spread.


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Suns vs. Pelicans Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phoenix Suns O
New Orleans Pelicans U

Pelicans vs Suns Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Pelicans will win Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Suns and Pelicans.

Pelicans vs Suns Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Suns will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 57.5% confidence.


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  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1H Moneyline in 38 of their last 72 games (+11.25 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 24 games (+10.60 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.30 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.05 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 15 of their last 24 games (+9.45 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the Game Total Over in 49 of their last 83 games (+12.70 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 44 games at home (+12.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 38 games at home (+10.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 4Q Spread in 28 of their last 44 games at home (+9.95 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 62 games (+8.70 Units / 12% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 19-10 (+8 Units / 25.08% ROI).

  • 16-13 against the Moneyline (+7.6 Units / 21.14% ROI)
  • 14-15 against the Over for game total points (-2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI)
  • 15-14 against the Under for game total points (-0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone 20-11 (+7.9 Units / 23.17% ROI).

  • 8-23 against the Moneyline (-9.55 Units / -29.89% ROI)
  • 19-12 against the Over for game total points (+5.8 Units / 17.01% ROI)
  • 12-19 against the Under for game total points (-8.9 Units / -26.1% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 83 games (-20.90 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 69 games (-20.75 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 83 games (-19.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the 1Q Spread in 28 of their last 70 games (-19.40 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 68 games (-18.40 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 26 of their last 75 games (-27.59 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 2H Spread in 28 of their last 72 games (-19.23 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2H Game Total Over in 35 of their last 82 games (-17.58 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 17 of their last 45 games (-15.75 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 3Q Spread in 12 of their last 35 away games (-14.75 Units / -36% ROI)

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Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans were 2-10 (.167) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Pelicans were 2-27 (.069) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .294

The Pelicans are 6-15 (.286) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .414

The Pelicans are 3-12 (.200) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .471

New Orleans Pelicans: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Suns are 7-1 (.875) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .668

The Suns are 15-8 (.652) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .514

The Suns are winless (0-7) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .332

The Suns are 8-3 (.727) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .529

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans were 2-10 (.167) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Pelicans were 2-27 (.069) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .294

The Pelicans are 6-15 (.286) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .414

The Pelicans are 3-12 (.200) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .471

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns are 7-1 (.875) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .668

The Suns are 15-8 (.652) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .514

The Suns are winless (0-7) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .332

The Suns are 8-3 (.727) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .529

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans were 2-10 (.167) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Pelicans were 2-27 (.069) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .294

The Pelicans are 6-15 (.286) when allowing 15 or more fastbreak points this season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .414

The Pelicans are 3-12 (.200) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .471

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns are 7-1 (.875) when shooting 40% or better from three this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .668

The Suns are 15-8 (.652) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .514

The Suns are winless (0-7) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .332

The Suns are 8-3 (.727) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .529


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