The Phoenix Suns will look to pick up a win while covering the spread when they take on the Pelicans in New Orleans at Smoothie King Center on Saturday in NBA basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Phoenix Suns betting line opened this morning as 3-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 207 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 104-99 victory for the Pelicans. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New Orleans Pelicans sit at 30-49 (36-43 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Phoenix Suns are currently 21-58 (34-45 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? New Orleans is 40-38-1 OU and Phoenix is 37-41-1 OU. This season the New Orleans Pelicans are 30-49 overall and 36-43 ATS against the number, while the Phoenix Suns are 21-58 and 34-45 ATS. As for the totals, New Orleans is 40-38-1 on the OU, and Phoenix is 37-41-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Orleans vs Phoenix injuries news.
The betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 27-rated Phoenix Suns taking on the No. 24-rated New Orleans Pelicans in this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up New Orleans's No. 15-ranked offense (102.51 PPG) against a Phoenix Suns defense that ranks No. 29 at 107.68 PPG. The New Orleans Pelicans have averaged 44.78% from the field per game, more than the Phoenix Suns have managed so far this NBA season (43.38% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Houston was victimized for 24 points and 24 rebounds by P.J. Tucker as the Suns defeated the Rockets 124-115 in NBA action on Thursday.
Alexis Ajinca scored 28 points and added 28 rebounds for a double-double, leading New Orleans over Los Angeles, 110-102, on Friday at Smoothie King Center.
- Phoenix is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- Phoenix is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games
- Phoenix is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- New Orleans is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
- New Orleans is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Orleans's last 7 games
- New Orleans is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Phoenix home to Sacramento, Monday, April 11th
New Orleans home to Chicago, Monday, April 11th
