Pelicans vs Suns Game Breakdown & Projections – Sun, Apr 7th 2024

Strap in, hoop heads! We’ve got a sizzling showdown tonight as the New Orleans Pelicans, boasting a solid 45-32 record, are swooping into the Footprint Center to take on the fiery Phoenix Suns, who are hot on their tail with a 46-31 record. This Western conference clash is set to tip off at 6:00 PM EST, with the Pelicans trailing by a mere 2 games and the Suns not far behind at 3 games back. The bookies are calling for an over/under of 221.5, with the Pelicans perched at 6.5 and the Suns burning at -6.5. The Suns are still basking in the glow of their 97-87 victory over the Timberwolves, while the Pelicans are looking to bounce back from a narrow 109-111 defeat to the Spurs. So, whether you’re a betting man or just a basketball junkie, tonight’s game promises to be a real feather-ruffler. After all, when the Suns and Pelicans collide, it’s bound to be a sky-high spectacle!

Game Breakdown

Game Time: April 07, 2024 06:00PM EST

Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix

Vegas Odds

Team Performance

LAST 10

4W-6L

AWAY

24W-14L

32.3% Win Probability

LAST 10

7W-3L

HOME

24W-14L

67.7% Win Probability

Previous Matchups

Date		Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final	O/U	ATS
04/01/24	Phoenix Suns PHX	46	28	29	21		124	Over
	New Orleans Pelicans NOP	28	26	36	21		111
01/19/24	Phoenix Suns PHX	41	28	31	23		123	Over
	New Orleans Pelicans NOP	28	24	28	29		109
12/17/22	New Orleans Pelicans NOP	34	29	26	25		114	Over
	Phoenix Suns PHX	27	19	38	34		118
12/11/22	Phoenix Suns PHX	36	22	35	24	7	124	Over
	New Orleans Pelicans NOP	29	28	41	19	12	129
12/09/22	Phoenix Suns PHX	27	25	30	35		117	Over
	New Orleans Pelicans NOP	26	29	40	33		128
10/28/22	New Orleans Pelicans NOP	27	25	31	28		111	Over
	Phoenix Suns PHX	21	36	36	31		124
03/15/22	Phoenix Suns PHX	33	34	31	33		131	Over
	New Orleans Pelicans NOP	29	30	26	30		115
02/25/22	New Orleans Pelicans NOP	31	22	42	22		117	Under
	Phoenix Suns PHX	22	28	31	21		102
01/04/22	Phoenix Suns PHX	42	22	31	28		123	Over
	New Orleans Pelicans NOP	31	23	30	26		110
11/02/21	New Orleans Pelicans NOP	36	23	23	18		100	Under
	Phoenix Suns PHX	22	26	28	36		112

Starting Lineups

Pelicans Notable Injuries

• Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (PF/C): Avg: 3.2pts, 2.1reb, 0.6ast, 9.1 minutes. Last game: 04/03/24. Impact: 1.0

Suns Notable Injuries

• David Roddy (SF/PF): Avg: 6.8pts, 3.3reb, 1.2ast, 18.6 minutes. Last game: 04/03/24. Impact: 0.5
• Thaddeus Young (C): Avg: 4.4pts, 3.3reb, 1.8ast, 13.7 minutes. Last game: 04/05/24. Impact: 1.9
• Saben Lee (PG): Avg: 3.1pts, 1.4reb, 1.4ast, 8.1 minutes. Last game: 04/03/24. Impact: 1.2
• Nassir Little (SF/PF): Avg: 3.3pts, 1.7reb, 0.4ast, 10.4 minutes. Last game: 04/05/24. Impact: 0.5
• Udoka Azubuike (C): Avg: 2.2pts, 2.0reb, 0.2ast, 7.1 minutes. Last game: 04/05/24. Impact: 0.6
• Isaiah Thomas (PG): Avg: 1.2pts, 0.0reb, 0.5ast, 3.4 minutes. Last game: 04/05/24. Impact: 1.2

Top Player Props

This article, published more than 6 hours prior to game time, focuses exclusively on Over prop bets due to the propensity for NBA teams to make last-minute injury adjustments. For the most current prop bets, including any updates closer to tip-off, please refer to the link provided below the table.

Recent Trends

• CJ McCollum (PG) is on a notable streak, exceeding 30 points in 2 consecutive games.
• Dyson Daniels (PG/SG): 3 Game Minutes avg jumped 42.0% to 27.9, 19.7 min average previous 3 games.
• Larry Nance Jr. (C): 3 Game Minutes avg dropped 32.5% to 17.6, 26.0 min average previous 3 games.
• Jusuf Nurkic (C): 3 Game Minutes avg jumped 45.9% to 31.2, 21.4 min average previous 3 games.
• Jonas Valanciunas (C): 3 Game Minutes avg jumped 42.9% to 23.4, 16.3 min average previous 3 games.
The Pelicans have a 2-game winning streak on the road. Overall, they are on a 4-game losing streak. The Suns have a 2-game winning streak at home.