New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Prediction NBA Picks 4/7/24

Phoenix Suns (46-31) vs New Orleans Pelicans (45-32)

Game Info: Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 6:00 pm (Footprint Center)

Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns / New Orleans Pelicans --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds

The New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns meet Sunday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Pelicans vs Suns prediction.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off loses to the Suns, Celtics, Magic, and Spurs. The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 115 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 110.6 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 22.8 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Brandon Ingram is averaging 20.9 points and 5.1 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer and Trey Murphy III is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns recently beat the Cavaliers, Pelicans, and Timberwolves. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 116.6 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.4 points and 5.2 assists, while Devin Booker is averaging 27.3 points and 4.7 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Grayson Allen is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Suns Player Facts

Grayson Allen ranks 1st amongst qualified players for 3P% (47.0%) this season.
Kevin Durant ranks 5th amongst qualified players for points per game (27.4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Suns rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (24.9).
The Suns rank 30th in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (31.2%).
The Pelicans rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.8%).
The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point field goals attempts per game this season (38.9).

Pelicans vs Suns prediction

this is a massive game for the Pelicans and Suns, as they're both fighting to stay out of the play-in tournament. The issue is the Pelicans are still without Ingram and Alvarado, and now Zion Williamson is questionable with a finger injury. The Suns are as healthy as they've been all year, and they've won 7 of their last 9 games as they make that last second push in the standings. The Suns have won 6 of the last 8 games against the Pelicans, and that includes a 13 point on the road last week. With health and home court on their side, give me the Suns and the reasonable line.