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Game time: December 5, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Smoothie King Center — New Orleans, LA

Article updated Dec 5, 2:23 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming basketball matchup, the Phoenix Suns will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans in a battle of teams at opposite ends of the standings. Phoenix recently

Game outlook

In an upcoming basketball matchup, the Phoenix Suns will face off against the New Orleans Pelicans in a battle of teams at opposite ends of the standings. Phoenix recently defeated San Antonio as the favorite, while New Orleans lost to Atlanta on the road. The Suns hold a slight edge in the all-time series between the two teams, but the Pelicans won their most recent meeting. Phoenix is currently favored to win by 1.5 points according to betting odds.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Suns -120 | Pelicans +100

Spread: Suns -1.5 (-110) | Pelicans +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 221.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Phoenix will win straight-up is 55%.

Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns recently secured their second consecutive victory by defeating the San Antonio Spurs at home. With a record of 12-8, the Suns are currently tied for second place in the Pacific Division, just half a game behind the Clippers. In their game against the Spurs, Phoenix took an early lead and maintained it throughout, eventually securing the win. They shot 48.7% from the field, with Devin Booker leading the team with 29 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. The Suns rank 16th in scoring offense, 15th in rebounding, and 11th in assists per game. Defensively, they rank 17th in scoring defense and are expected to be without Jusuf Nurkic and Kevin Durant due to injuries. It is recommended to research before seeking out top sportsbook promotions. Additionally, with power rankings placing Phoenix at 16, they have shown strength in offense and defense statistics such as field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point shooting.

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New Orleans Pelicans Analysis

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered their ninth straight loss, dropping their record to 4-18 on the season and placing them at the bottom of the Southwest Division. Despite leading at halftime, they were outscored in the second half by Atlanta and ultimately lost the game. CJ McCollum led the team with 29 points in the defeat. The Pelicans rank 30th in scoring offense, 23rd in scoring defense, and 29th in field goal percentage in the league. They struggle with shooting efficiency and are missing key players like Zion Williamson and Herbert Jones due to injuries. The team is in need of improvement in various areas to turn their season around.

Injuries Plague New Orleans as Phoenix Suns Show Depth and Resilience

The New Orleans team has faced a challenging period due to multiple injuries impacting their rotation. Although McCollum and Murray have returned, key players like Williamson, Jones, and Ingram remain sidelined. The Phoenix Suns are also missing Durant and Nurkic, but have demonstrated depth in scoring with Beal and Booker leading the way. Phoenix has struggled in Durant's absence, with a 1-6 record in games he missed. In contrast, New Orleans has experienced a significant decline, losing 15 of their last 16 games after a promising start. With a 3-7 home record and a lack of momentum, the Pelicans do not present a compelling case for support. Therefore, it is advisable to favor the Suns in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Suns vs Pelicans archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Suns vs Pelicans matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Phoenix Suns-115 → -125Moved
  • Moneyline · New Orleans Pelicans-109 → +105Moved
  • Spread · Phoenix Suns-1.5 (-110) → -1.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · New Orleans Pelicans+1.5 (-110) → +1.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over220.25 (-110) → 224 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under220.25 (-110) → 224 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Phoenix Suns
1-2 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
New Orleans Pelicans
0-3 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-05T07:23:06.193Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Phoenix Suns recently secured their second consecutive victory by defeating the San Antonio Spurs at home. With a record of 12-8, the Suns are currently tied for second place in the Pacific Division, just half a game behind the Clippers. In their game against the Spurs, Phoenix took an early lead and maintained it throughout, eventually securing the win. They shot 48.7% from the field, with Devin Booker leading the team with 29 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. The Suns rank 16th in scoring offense, 15th in rebounding, and 11th in assists per game. Defensively, they rank 17th in scoring defense and are expected to be without Jusuf Nurkic and Kevin Durant due to injuries. It is recommended to research before seeking out top sportsbook promotions. Additionally, with power rankings placing Phoenix at 16, they have shown strength in offense and defense statistics such as field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three-point shooting.

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered their ninth straight loss, dropping their record to 4-18 on the season and placing them at the bottom of the Southwest Division. Despite leading at halftime, they were outscored in the second half by Atlanta and ultimately lost the game. CJ McCollum led the team with 29 points in the defeat. The Pelicans rank 30th in scoring offense, 23rd in scoring defense, and 29th in field goal percentage in the league. They struggle with shooting efficiency and are missing key players like Zion Williamson and Herbert Jones due to injuries. The team is in need of improvement in various areas to turn their season around.

The New Orleans team has faced a challenging period due to multiple injuries impacting their rotation. Although McCollum and Murray have returned, key players like Williamson, Jones, and Ingram remain sidelined. The Phoenix Suns are also missing Durant and Nurkic, but have demonstrated depth in scoring with Beal and Booker leading the way. Phoenix has struggled in Durant's absence, with a 1-6 record in games he missed. In contrast, New Orleans has experienced a significant decline, losing 15 of their last 16 games after a promising start. With a 3-7 home record and a lack of momentum, the Pelicans do not present a compelling case for support. Therefore, it is advisable to favor the Suns in this matchup.

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

New Orleans Pelicans defeated Phoenix Suns 126-124

New Orleans Pelicans defeated Phoenix Suns 126-124 on December 5, 2024, a 2-point decision in the series. New Orleans Pelicans' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 45-28. Against SportsJaw's recorded Phoenix Suns -1.5 (-110) spread, New Orleans Pelicans covered, while the 250 combined points finished over the recorded total of 224.

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Tipster picks

  • MiamimikeTotal · Under 221.5 (-110)Loss
  • Lockpicker69Spread · New Orleans Pelicans +1.5 (-110)Win