| MATCHUP | Phoenix Suns | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-13 | 8-24 |
| Spread | -5.5 -108 | +5.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -225 | +185 |
| Total | Over 238.5 (-108) | Under 238.5 (-112) |
| When | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | GCSEN | |
The Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans duke it out once again at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns are starting to heat up again as they’ve won three of their past four games and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after outlasting the Pelicans in a 115-108 road win last night. Devin Booker led the team with 30 points, nine rebounds and five assists on 10 of 16 shooting, Mark Williams added 24 points with 13 rebounds on nine of 13 shooting while Collin Gillespie chipped in with 16 points and nine assists.
As a team, the Suns shot 48 percent from the field and eight of 40 from the 3-point line as they battled the pesky Pelicans in a game that was really close all the way until they closed the final 1:47 on an 8-2 run to escape with the narrow win.
New Orleans Pelicans Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the New Orleans Pelicans look to have cooled off from their five-game win streak as they are now hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after falling short to the Suns in a tough loss last night. Zion Williamson led the team with 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists off the bench, Trey Murphy III and Jordan Poole each scored 19 points while Jose Alverado chipped in with 11 points.
As a team, the Pelicans shot 44 percent from the field and a miserly five of 25 from the 3-point line as they went toe to toe with the Suns in a game that looked destined for overtime. Before they went cold and scored just four points in the final 2:29 to allow the Suns off the hook in the end. Jeremiah Fears and Saddiq Bey each scored just nine points while Derik Queen finished with just seven points on three of nine shooting.
Why the New Orleans Pelicans will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last seven road games following a road win.
- The underdogs have won three of the Suns’ last four games at Smoothie King Center.
- The home team has covered the spread in nine of the Pelicans’ last 10 games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Pelicans have lost each of their last 10 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Suns have won nine of their last 10 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pelicans have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Pelicans’ last six home games following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last six games at Smoothie King Center following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans Prediction
The Suns are still missing Jalen Green and Grayson Allen, while the Pelicans are still without Dejounte Murray and Herbert Jones. The Suns come into this meeting as the team in better form, and they were good enough to get the job done last night. However, it wasn’t by any means an easy win, as the Suns never led by more than nine points at any stage. The Suns are clear favorites in this one, but it’s always tough to beat the same team twice in a row in their own building. The Pelicans were able to hang right in the contest for the entire game despite their cold shooting last night, so I am taking the points in what should be another close one.