Suns vs. Pelicans: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – April 7, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 7, 2024

The Phoenix Suns (46-31) host the New Orleans Pelicans (45-32) at Footprint Center on Sunday, April 7, 2024. The contest begins at 6:00 PM ET and airs on AZFa. The Pelicans are 6-point underdogs in the game. The over/under is set at 222 points for this matchup.

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Suns vs. Pelicans Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Suns -6 222

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Injury Report as of April 7

Suns: Damion Lee: Out (Knee)

Pelicans: Brandon Ingram: Out (Knee), Zion Williamson: Questionable (Finger), Naji Marshall: Questionable (Shoulder), Jose Alvarado: Questionable (Hip)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Pelicans (+6)
Total Pick Over (222)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Suns vs. Pelicans Stat Rankings

Suns Avg. (Rank) Pelicans Avg. (Rank)
116.6 (10th) Points Scored 115 (13th)
113.5 (15th) Points Allowed 110.6 (8th)
44.4 (8th) Rebounds 44.2 (10th)
10.2 (19th) Off. Rebounds 10.5 (17th)
12.4 (18th) 3pt Made 12.2 (20th)
27.1 (11th) Assists 26.9 (12th)
14.2 (25th) Turnovers 12.4 (13th)

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Suns Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kevin Durant 70 27.4 6.7 5.2 0.9 1.3 2.2
Devin Booker 63 27.3 4.7 7 0.9 0.4 2.3
Bradley Beal 48 17.3 4.2 5.1 1 0.4 1.7
Grayson Allen 70 13.6 3.9 3.1 0.9 0.6 2.8
Eric Gordon 64 11.3 1.9 2.1 0.9 0.4 2.3

Pelicans Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Zion Williamson 65 22.8 5.8 5 1 0.6 0.1
CJ McCollum 61 19.3 4.3 4.6 1 0.6 3.4
Trey Murphy III 52 14.2 4.8 2.1 0.9 0.5 2.8
Jonas Valančiūnas 77 12.5 9 2.1 0.4 0.9 0.5
Herbert Jones 71 11.1 3.5 2.6 1.4 0.9 1.5

Betting Trends

  • The Suns have 33 wins in 77 games against the spread this year.
  • Phoenix is 9-13-1 as 6-point favorites or more.
  • This year, 34 of the Suns’ 77 games have hit the over.
  • Phoenix’s games have had more than 222 points scored on 55 occasions this season.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 222 points, 8.1 fewer than the average total in this season’s Suns contests.
  • The Pelicans have 41 wins in 77 games against the spread this season.
  • As a 6-point underdog or greater, New Orleans is 3-3 against the spread.
  • There have been 34 Pelicans games (out of 77) that went over the total this season.
  • There have been 50 New Orleans’ games this season with more than 222 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Pelicans games this year (222) is 3.6 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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