Last year the Phoenix Suns stunned the NBA betting world by making the NBA Finals. Phoenix was derided as a team that lucked into the Western Conference championship. Cause by the rest of the conference was ravaged by injuries. This year the Suns are getting their just due. Phoenix was the class of the Western Conference from opening night to the finish. One of the great disappointments in the NBA has been the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson has been in and out of the lineup. Of course, Williamson is expected to carry the franchise.
Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 9 pm ET |
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| Location: | Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Pelicans | +10 (-110) | 221½ (-110) | +415 |  |
| Suns | -10 (-110) | 221½ (-110) | -525 | |
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Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans vs. Series Schedule
All Times Eastern*
- Tue, April 19 – Game 2 – Pelicans at Suns – 10 p.m. – TNT
- Fri, April 22 – Game 3 – Suns at Pelicans – ESPN – Time TBD
- Sun, April 24 – Game 4 – Suns at Pelicans – 9:30 p.m. – TNT
- Tue, April 26 – Game 5 – Pelicans at Suns – Time and TV TBD
- Thu April 28 – Game 6 – Suns at Pelicans – Time and TV TBD
- Sat, April 30 – Game 7 – Pelicans at Suns – Time and TV TBD
Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans SBG Odds Overview
On the whole, the Suns will get the vast majority of offshore betting activity as the proven team.
Phoenix Suns Team Overview
Phoenix is 64-18 straight up, 44-38 against the spread, and 40-41-1 over/under. The Suns rank 5th for scoring offense and 10th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Phoenix ranks 9th for points allowed and 19th for defensive rebounding. In sum, Devin Booker leads with 26.8 points per game.
New Orleans Pelicans Team Overview
New Orleans is 38-46 straight up, 41-40-1 against the spread, and 32-48-2 over/under. The Pelicans rank 21st for scoring offense and 11th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, New Orleans ranks 13th for points allowed and 3rd for defensive rebounding. Namely, CJ McCollum leads the Pels with 24.3 points per game.
Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans Betting Trends
- On the road, New Orleans is 50% against the spread
- As an underdog, the Pelicans are 45% vs. the line
- In-home games, the Pels are 53% on the board
- On the road, New Orleans is 35% over the total
- As an underdog, the Pelicans are 61% under the total
- In-home games, the Pels are 54% under the number
- On the road, Phoenix is 61% against the spread
- As a favorite, the Suns are 50% vs. the line
- In-home games, the Suns are 46% on the board
- On the road, Phoenix is 53% under the total
- As a favorite, the Suns are 50% over and under the total
- In-home games, Phoenix is 53% over the number
- Head-to-Head Phoenix is 8-3 against New Orleans vs. the spread
- The Suns and Pelicans are 9-3 over the total
- At Phoenix, the Suns are 3-2 vs. the number against New Orleans
- Also, this series is 0-3 under the NBA betting total at Phoenix
- At New Orleans, the Suns are 5-1 vs. the number
- The Suns and Pelicans are 5-0 over the total at New Orleans
Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans SBG Free Pick
As was previously noted, the Suns have dominated this series. New Orleans lacks the staying power for an upset.
Suns vs. Pelicans SBG Best Bet: Phoenix Suns.