The Phoenix Suns (12-8) travel to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (4-18) on Thursday, December 5th. This game will be played at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and televised on Gulf. The Suns are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pelicans are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Pelicans. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

Suns vs Pelicans

The Suns Are Coming Off A Win

The Suns improved to 12-8 this season with a 104-93 win over the Spurs on Tuesday. Playing at home, Phoenix was favored by 7 points and covered the spread, while the game’s total score of 197 points fell well short of the 229-point line.

Phoenix started strong, going on an 11-0 run to open the game. They led 29-19 after the 1st quarter and 52-39 at halftime. San Antonio fought back in the 3rd, outscoring the Suns 32-23, but Phoenix closed out the game by winning the 4th quarter 29-22.

The Pelicans Are Coming Off A Win

New Orleans dropped to 4-18 on the season after a 124-112 road loss to the Hawks on Monday. The Pelicans entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 236 points went over the O/U line of 231.5.

Atlanta took control with a 10-0 run early, turning an 11-8 lead into 18-11. New Orleans kept it close, trailing 58-57 at halftime, but the Hawks outscored them 34-26 in the 3rd quarter and 32-27 in the 4th.

Suns Offense Breakdown

Devin Booker led the Suns to a win over the Spurs, scoring 29 points, including 12 in both the 1st and 4th quarters. He also contributed 9 rebounds and 5 assists, hitting 4 threes at 40% efficiency.

Tyus Jones added 16 points, with 7 coming in the 2nd quarter, while Kevin Durant scored 10 of his 13 points in the 2nd. The Suns hit 11 threes at 34.4%, shooting 48.7% overall from the field.

Pelicans Offense Breakdown

In their 124-112 loss to the Hawks, the Pelicans shot 44% from the field and connected on 13 threes, though their three-point percentage was just 31%. CJ McCollum led the way with 29 points, hitting 3 threes despite shooting 27.3% from deep.

Yves Missi was efficient, scoring 23 points on 78.6% shooting, while Brandon Boston added 19 points, making 3 threes at 42.9%. McCollum scored 9 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, while Boston had 10 of his points in the 2nd.

Suns Team Defense

The Suns’ defense shined in their win over the Spurs, holding them to just 93 points. Phoenix gave up 19 points in the 1st quarter and 20 in the 2nd, but San Antonio scored 32 in the 3rd. The Suns tightened up in the 4th, allowing only 22 points to secure the victory.

Overall, the Suns held the Spurs to 35% shooting, including just 8 made threes on 18% shooting from beyond the arc. San Antonio went 15/20 from the free-throw line. The Suns grabbed 42 defensive rebounds but gave up 18 offensive boards. They also recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks.

Pelicans Team Defense

The Suns put on a defensive clinic against the Spurs, allowing just 93 points on 35% shooting. They held San Antonio to 19 points in the 1st quarter and 20 in the 2nd, with their only defensive hiccup coming in the 3rd, where they gave up 32 points. Phoenix tightened up again in the 4th, limiting the Spurs to 22 points.

From beyond the arc, the Suns were stellar, holding the Spurs to 8 made threes on 18% shooting. Phoenix sent San Antonio to the line 20 times, where they hit 15 free throws. The Suns also recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Suns vs Pelicans Trends

• Through their last three road games, Phoenix has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 101 points per game.
• In their last ten games at home, the Pelicans have a straight up record of 0-10 while going 2-8 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 97 points per game in these contests.
• The last ten games that New Orleans was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 1-9 straight up.
• In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Suns have a straight up record of 9-1 and an ATS mark of 5-5.

Suns vs Pelicans Prediction

The Pelicans come in as the underdog at +1.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 221, and our model projects the Suns and Pelicans to reach a combined total of 231 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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