Will the Suns and Pelicans combine for enough points on Friday night at 8:30 p.m. ET in New Orleans to cash the over with the total sitting at 227?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
515 Phoenix Suns (-2) at 516 New Orleans Pelicans (+2); o/u 227
8:30 p.m. ET, Friday, December 9, 2022
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
Suns vs. Pelicans Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 69% of public bettors are currently backing the Suns when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Phoenix Suns DFS Spin
ChrisPaul (heel) contributed four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Wednesday’s 125-98 loss to the Celtics. Back in action after a 14-game absence due to the heel injury, Paul returned with a playing-time restriction in place, though neither he nor any of the Suns’ other four starters exceeded 25 minutes due to the blowout nature of the game. Fantasy managers should expect better performances moving forward, though it may take another game or two before Paul is completely free of restrictions. With Paul back in the fold, Cameron Payne moved back to the bench and is expected to see his fantasy value decline significantly moving forward.
New Orleans Pelicans DFS Spin
CJ McCollum closed with eight points (3-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 27 minutes during Wednesday’s 104-98 win over the Pistons. McCollum has scored less than 10 points in all three games since returning after missing time due to the league’s health and safety protocols. The star guard also posted his second-highest turnover tally of the season while picking up four fouls in Thursday’s win. Fantasy managers should expect McCollum to take time to work back up to speed, as he is 8-of-33 from the field in his last three contests.
Suns vs. Pelicans NBA Betting Trends
Suns are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings
Suns are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in New Orleans
Suns are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss
Pelicans are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game
Suns vs. Pelicans NBA Prediction:
The over is 16-5 in the last 21 meetings between these two teams in New Orleans and is 5-1 in the last six meetings overall. The over is also 4-0 in the Suns’ last four road games versus an opponent with a winning home record, is 4-1 in their last five road games and has hit in four of their last five games when their opponents scored 100 points or more in its previous contest. On the other side, the over is 5-1 in the Pelicans’ last six games versus an opponent with a winning record.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: SUNS/PELICANS OVER 227