New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Feb. 25

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 25, 2022, 6:36 PM
  • The Suns (49-10) are -6.5 favorites vs. the Pelicans (23-36)
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Friday, February 25, 2022 at 9:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSAZ & BSNO

The New Orleans Pelicans visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Phoenix.

The Suns are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

So far this NBA season, the Pelicans are 28-30 against the spread, while the Suns are 33-26 against the spread.

The Pelicans vs Suns Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.


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Pelicans vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New Orleans Pelicans+6.5 -110O 229.5 -110220
Phoenix Suns -6.5 -110U 229.5 -110-275

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pelicans have gone:

  • 28-30 against the Spread (-5.05 Units / -7.78% ROI)
  • 23-36 against the Moneyline (-2.25 Units / -3.14% ROI)
  • 25-34 against the Over for game total points (-12.35 Units / -19.04% ROI)
  • 34-25 against the Under for game total points (+6.5 Units / 10.01% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 1H Game Total Under in 36 of their last 59 games (+11.93 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 2Q Game Total Under in 35 of their last 57 games (+11.76 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 3Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+11.04 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the 3Q Spread in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.93 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have covered the Moneyline in 20 of their last 40 games (+9.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 59 games (-17.30 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the 2Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 57 games (-17.23 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the 3Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 31 games (-14.13 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 59 games (-12.35 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New Orleans Pelicans have only covered the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 40 games (-11.01 Units / -24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone:

  • 33-26 against the Spread (+4.4 Units / 6.78% ROI)
  • 49-10 against the Moneyline (+26.25 Units / 11.05% ROI)
  • 30-29 against the Over for game total points (-1.95 Units / -3% ROI)
  • 29-30 against the Under for game total points (-4 Units / -6.17% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the Moneyline in 48 of their last 55 games (+32.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 2H Moneyline in 43 of their last 55 games (+24.22 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 46 games (+15.62 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+8.13 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 27 games at home (+8.10 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 4Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 58 games (-12.17 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 59 games (-11.86 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 30 games (-11.36 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games at home (-10.93 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 27 games at home (-10.80 Units / -36% ROI)

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

The Pelicans are 6-28 (.176) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .297

The Pelicans were 6-17 (.261) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .553

The Pelicans are 12-31 (.279) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Pelicans are 14-32 (.304) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .493

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

The Suns are 33-9 (.786) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .508

The Suns are 20-3 (.870) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .514

The Suns are 35-2 (.946) when scoring 110 or more points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .726

The Suns were 29-8 (.784) when they win the turnover margin last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

Injury Report: Suns vs. Pelicans - Friday's Game, Feb. 25

  • Dario Saric (Suns): The Suns announced that Sario has a torn ACL in his right knee.
  • Frank Kaminsky (Suns): Kaminsky had surgery on his right knee and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks, according to Kellan Olson arizonasports.com.
  • Cameron Payne (Suns): Payne will be re-evaluated in two weeks, according to Kellan Olson of arizonasports.com.
  • Chris Paul (Suns): The Suns announced that Paul has a thumb fracture and will be re-evaluated in 6-8 weeks.
  • Larry Nance Jr. (Pelicans): Nance Jr. had setback from recovering from his knee injury and will be re-evaluated, according to Jay Allen of Rip City Radio 620. There is no timetable for his return.
  • Kira Lewis Jr. (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that Lewis Jr. suffered a torn ACL and a grade 2 MCL sprain.
  • Zion Williamson (Pelicans): The Pelicans announced that Williamson suffered a setback in his recovery from a foot injury. There is no timetable for his return.

New Orleans Pelicans Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans had 26.1 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.8

The Pelicans averaged 11.7 offensive rebounds per game (845 rebounds/72 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 9.8

The Pelicans averaged 29% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (1,878 free throw attempts/6,412 field goal attempts) last season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25%

The Pelicans have an eFG% of 50% this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns averaged 0.57 points per possession (8,300 points/15,190 possessions) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.54

The Suns had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,939 assists/ 864 TOs) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Suns have averaged 0.54 points per possession (4,839 points/9,461 possessions) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.52

The Suns are shooting 48% (4,946/10,198) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

New Orleans Pelicans Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pelicans averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (2,568 rebounds/72 games) last season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.4

The Pelicans have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (493 blocks/116 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Pelicans have averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (4,074 rebounds/116 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Pelicans have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (178 blocks/44 games) this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 36.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,546 rebounds/43 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Suns have 371 steals this season — 6th most among NBA teams

The Suns have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (180 blocks/43 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Suns have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (249 blocks/58 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0


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