New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Prediction 2/28/25 NBA Picks

Phoenix Suns (27-32) vs New Orleans Pelicans (16-43)

Game Info: Friday, February 28, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Footprint Center)

Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -7 -- Over/Under: 235 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns meet Friday 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 beat the Spurs and Suns, and they play the Jazz, Lakers, and Rockets next. The Pelicans have a chance to tie a season-high four straight wins with another win here. 

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 Pelicans and Grizzlies, and they play the Timberwolves, Clippers, and Nuggets next. The Suns have lost 11 of their last 14 games and it’s quite clear this team doesn’t care anymore and are waiting for the offseason to arrive. 

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 Suns have won each of their last seven home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
  • The Pelicans have lost eight of their last nine road games.
  • The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
  • The Suns have covered the spread in four of their last five games against the Pelicans following a home loss.

Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win

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

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Suns rank 29th for points in the paint per game (41.9) this season.
  • The Suns rank 28th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.2).
  • The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (40.1).
  • The Pelicans rank 29th in the league for net rating this season (-7.8).

New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report 

The Suns will be without Cody Martin and Monte Morris. Bradley Beal is questionable with a calf injury after missing last night.

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

New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Prediction

This line doesn’t make any sense. The Pelicans just beat the Suns last night with the same line. Sure, it’s not easy to beat the same team twice in as many days, but as I’ve said all year, the Suns aren’t good. The Suns are 15 games below a .500 record and 20-38-1 ATS on the year. The Suns are cooked as the kids say. Kevin Durant press conference comments speak volumes. He spoke carefully rather than saying what he really wanted to say. Wouldn’t be shocked if the Pelicans win yet again. I’m fading the Suns the rest of the way.  

Randy’s Pick New Orleans Pelicans +7

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