The Phoenix Suns (17-13) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (8-24) Saturday for the second consecutive night. Tip-off from Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, is at 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Suns vs. Pelicans odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Suns lead 2-0
The Suns have won 2 games in a row and 3 of their last 4 contests. They beat the Pelicans Friday 115-108, covering the 5-point spread as road favorites with the Under (238.5) cashing. G Devin Booker had 30 points and 9 rebounds, while C Mark Williams had 24 points and 13 boards.
The Pelicans were led by F Zion Williamson’s 20 points off the bench. They have lost 2 straight after a 5-game win streak.
Suns at Pelicans odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:51 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Suns -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Pelicans +155 (bet $100 to win $155)Against the spread (ATS): Suns -4.5 (-115) | Pelicans +4.5 (-105)Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Suns at Pelicans key injuries
Suns
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
G Grayson Allen (knee) outG Jalen Green (hamstring) out
Pelicans
(Not yet submitted — below was for Friday’s game)
F Herbert Jones (ankle) outG Dejounte Murray (Achilles) outG Jordan Poole (ankle) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Suns at Pelicans picks and predictionsPrediction
Suns 119, Pelicans 107
Neither team has had success this season on no rest. The Suns (-190) are 1-3 on the back end of a back-to-back, while the Pelicans (+155) are 1-4 in those games.
Along with the Suns being 2-0 against New Orleans this season, they are 7-8 overall on the road, while the Pels are 6-13 at home.
The question is whether the Pelicans bounce back with fight or if they fold after Friday’s loss.
But the Pelicans haven’t had less than a 6-game losing streak before winning again so far this season. Expect another loss, but the spread will be the better value here than the Suns ML.
PASS.
Seven of the Pelicans’ last 8 losses have been by more than 5 points. Of the Suns’ 17 wins, 13 have been by more than 5 points. They are 16-0-1 ATS in outright victories.
BET SUNS -4.5 (-115).
The total in their 2 previous meetings this season have been 219 and 223. The Suns have held the Pelicans to 108 or less in 3 consecutive matchups.
The Suns have not allowed more than 108 points in their last 6 wins.
BET UNDER 237.5 (-110).
For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.
Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.
Access more NBA coverage:
HoopsHype | Celtics Wire | Nets Wire | Rockets Wire | Sixers Wire | Thunder Wire | Warriors Wire | LeBron Wire | Rookie Wire | List Wire