Monday’s National Basketball Association battle between the Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans promises to be a big game in the Western Conference. The Phoenix Suns start the game with a season record of 43-31, currently sitting in the 8th position in the conference standings. The Suns are coming off a road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday.
Suns vs Pelicans Picks
- Pick: NO Pelicans -1.5.
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans sit with a season record of 45-29, placing them at 5th in the Western Conference NBA standings. Despite being fifth, the Pelicans took a home loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Over their last 10 games, the Pelicans have maintained a 6-4 record.
Let’s get to our analysis of the scores and odds to give you the best Suns vs Pelicans picks and parlays:
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Odds
Updated NBA Odds for this game at BetUS on the NBA schedule:
- Spread: New Orleans Pelicans -1.5, Phoenix Suns +1.5
- Total: 224.5
- Moneyline: New Orleans Pelicans -115, Phoenix Suns +100
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Picks & Parlays
Here are our Suns vs Pelicans Picks and Parlays:
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick
- New Orleans Pelicans -1.5
The Pelicans will win at home. The big three from the Suns are going to have to provide even more as the end of the season approaches. Next game, maybe. For this one, the Pelicans win.
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Parlay
- New Orleans Pelicans -1.5
- OVER 224.5
The Pelicans and Suns play a tight one, with both teams going over 115. We like the Pelicans to win this one 118-116 over the Suns. Take the OVER as part of your picks and parlays!
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Information
Before we give our NBA Expert Picks, some information on one of the NBA games for Monday:
Phoenix Suns (43-31) vs New Orleans Pelicans (45-29)
Date & Time: Monday April 1st, 2024; 7:00 pm CST
Location of the game: Smoothie King Arena; New Orleans, LA
Where to Watch: BSNO
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Betting Analysis
The New Orleans Pelicans are back to their home court, where they’ve gone with a 21-15 record this season. Despite an average scoring average of 115.2 points per game and giving up 110.3 points, their offense faltered in Saturday’s match against the Celtics, resulting in a disappointing 92-point outing.
Zion Williamson starred as the leading scorer for the Pelicans, pouring 25 points in the game. Throughout the season, Williamson, a former Duke standout, has been averaging 22.8 points per game. However, Brandon Ingram, averaging 20.9 points per game, has been sidelined since March 21st due to a knee injury. Following Williamson, CJ McCollum trails with 18.8 points per game.
The Pelicans are scheduled for a home game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, followed by a battle against the Spurs on Friday. Their next away game is scheduled for Sunday against the Suns.
Phoenix Suns, seeking to climb the Western Conference ladder, currently hold the 7th position, trailing Dallas by 1.5 games. Securing the sixth seed would eliminate them from the postseason play-in game. The Suns have recorded a 20-17 record on the road this season, scoring 116.7 points per game while allowing opponents 114.1 points. In their recent loss, they allowed an unacceptable 128 points.
Leading the Suns in scoring is Kevin Durant, averaging 27.6 points per game, closely followed by Devin Booker with 27 points per game. Bradley Beal contributes 17.7 points per game, while Grayson Allen follows with 13.5 points per game.
The Suns’ upcoming NBA matchups include hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. They are then set to face the Pelicans at home next Sunday and the Clippers on April 9th. Their next road game is scheduled for April 10th against the Clippers.
Betting Picks
We should see a good basketball game here. Two teams heading to the postseason, and two teams with talent up and down their lineup. In the end, though, the big three of the Phoenix Suns is going to be too much for the Pelicans. New Orleans is a little beat up, and they do not have enough to keep up here, and come away with the win. Our final bet for this game is the New Orleans Pelicans -1.5 over the Phoenix Suns. Enjoy the game and best of luck!
- Pick: NO Pelicans -1.5.
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