The New Orleans Pelicans (2-7) visit the Phoenix Suns (5-5) Monday. Tip-off from Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona, is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Pelicans vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Pelicans won 2-1
The Pelicans, after starting the season 0-6, won 2 straight games (vs. Charlotte Hornets Tuesday, at Dallas Mavericks Wednesday). However, they had that streak snapped in their last outing, a 126-119 loss at the San Antonio Spurs Saturday, covering as 11-point underdogs with the Over (223.5) hitting. F Trey Murphy III scored 41 points and grabbed 9 rebounds on 15-of-22 shooting, including 5-of-11 from beyond the arc.
The Suns have won 4 of their last 5 games, beating the LA Clippers Thursday and Saturday. They most recently defeated the Clippers 114-103 as 4.5-point road underdogs as the Under (226) hit. G Devin Booker came an assist short of a triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. G Jalen Green injured his hamstring in the win and will sit Monday.
Pelicans at Suns odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:45 p.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Pelicans +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Suns -350 (bet $350 to win $100)Against the spread (ATS): Pelicans +8.5 (-110) | Suns -8.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)Pelicans at Suns key injuries
Pelicans
C Yves Missi (illness) questionableG Dejounte Murray (Achilles) outG Jordan Poole (quad) outF Zion Williamson (hamstring) out
Suns
G Jalen Green (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Pelicans at Suns picks and predictionsPrediction
Suns 121, Pelicans 110
The Suns are 4-1 at home, where they average 119.2 points per game this season, while the Pelicans are only 1-5 on the road.
The Suns have allowed 103 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 wins.
New Orleans gives up 121.3 points per game while scoring just 109.1.
Expect a Suns win, but the moneyline does not offer enough value to play.
PASS.
The Suns’ last 4 wins have all been by double digits. They are 4-0-1 ATS in the victories.
The Pelicans are only 2-4-1 ATS in their 7 losses.
BET SUNS -8.5 (-110).
Five of the Suns’ last 6 games have not reached 228 total points.
Conversely, 4 of the Pelicans’ last 5 games have surpassed 227 total points.
All 3 of their meetings last season cleared 230 total points.
BET OVER 227.5 (-105).
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