New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Prediction 2/27/25 NBA Picks

Phoenix Suns (27-31) vs New Orleans Pelicans (15-43)

Game Info: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Footprint Center)

Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -7.5 -- Over/Under: 235.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns meet Thursday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. Here’s a New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include a New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Pick.

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview 

The New Orleans Pelicans lost to the Mavs, beat the Spurs, and they play the Jazz, Lakers, and Rockets next. The Pelicans have won two straight games and now look for their first road win since January 14. 

The New Orleans Pelicans are averaging 110.5 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 118.6 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Zion Williamson is averaging 24.2 points and 7.4 rebounds, while CJ McCollum is averaging 22.2 points and 3.8 rebounds. Trey Murphy III is the third double-digit scorer and Brandon Boston is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The New Orleans Pelicans are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free throw line. The New Orleans Pelicans are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview 

The Phoenix Suns lost to the Raptors and Grizzlies, and they play the Timberwolves, Clippers, and Nuggets next. The Suns have lost 10 of their last 13 games and are easily the most disappointing team in the NBA.

The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.8 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.9 points and 6 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 26.2 points and 4 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Grayson Allen is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.5 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

  • The Pelicans have lost each of their last eight road games.
  • The Suns have won each of their last four home games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Suns have covered the spread in six of their last seven games on the first leg of a back-to-back after coming off overtime.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

  • The Suns have lost each of their last seven night games against Southwest Division opponents.
  • The Pelicans have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Suns.
  • The Suns have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
  • The Pelicans have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Pacific Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Suns rank 29th for points in the paint per game (42.1) this season.
  • The Suns rank 28th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.1).
  • The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent field goals made per game this season (43.7).
  • The Pelicans are one of only two teams to record four or more wins when trailing by a margin of 10+ points at HT this season.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report

The Suns will be without Cody Martin and Monte Morris.

The Pelicans will be without Dejounte Murray, Herbert Jones, Brandon Boston, Kelly Olynyk, and Bruce Brown. 

New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Prediction

I'm not excited to get behind the Pelicans as much as the next guy, especially on the road where they have just four wins on the season. However, the Pelicans are coming off two straight wins over the Spurs which shows this team hasn’t given up quite yet. The Suns remain the most disappointing team in the league and they’re 20-37-1 ATS on the season. The Suns are 2-8 SU and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. There’s no reason to get behind the Suns in the betting market in any shape or form. Like I’ve said all season, I want nothing to do with the Suns. I’ll take the points with the Pelicans.

Randy’s Pick New Orleans Pelicans +7.5

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