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Brandon Ingram-led New Orleans Pelicans are scheduled to square off against Devin Booker's Phoenix Suns at the Smoothie King Center on Friday night. I n the 2023-24 NBA regular season Western Conference standings, the Pelicans are placed fifth with 25 wins in 42 matches while the Suns have managed the eighth spot with a 22-18 record.
New Orleans, who won their last game against the Charlotte Hornets, have lost eight of their 21 home games, while Phoenix, who are currently on a three-game winning streak, have won 10 of their 17 road games. In their last 10 respective games, the Pelicans and the Suns won seven games each.
Pelicans vs Suns: Match Prediction
Pelicans vs Suns Head-To-Head:
- New Orleans and Phoenix both won their two home games each in their four clashes last season.
- In their last 10 NBA regular season matches, the Suns dominated the Pelicans with six victories.
- The Suns last won a regular season road game against the Pelicans on March 15, 2022.
NOP vs PHX Top Players:
- The Pelicans feature Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Jose Alvarado, and Jonas Valančiūnas as their star players.
- The Suns feature Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Yuta Watanabe, and Jusuf Nurkic as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (Pelicans 121-117 Suns)
- 1st quarter: 28-32
- 2nd quarter: 27-30
- 3rd quarter: 37-27
- 4th quarter: 29-28
Suns at Pelicans: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 2.5 points (Pelicans -2.5)
Over/Under (OU): 237.5 (Over)
Prediction: Pelicans 121-117 Suns
NOP vs PHX Money Line:
- The Pelicans vs Suns money line: Pelicans -145; Suns +120.
- This season, the Pelicans have lost eight of the 21 games as favorites, while the Suns have won three of the 11 as underdogs.
- This season, the Pelicans have won 12 of the 21 games as underdogs, while the Suns have lost 10 of the 29 as favorites.
Pelicans vs Suns Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2023-24 regular season, the Pelicans are averaging 116.9 points per game, while the Suns are averaging 115.9 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the Pelicans are scoring 4.9 points more per game, and the Suns are scoring 1.5 points more per game.
Pelicans vs Suns Over/Under:
- For the Suns, Kevin Durant is currently leading the squad with 28.9 points per game this season, followed by Devin Booker (26.2 ppg), Bradley Beal (17.9 ppg), and Grayson Allen (13.9 ppg).
- For the Pelicans, Brandon Ingram is currently leading the squad with 21.9 points per game this season, followed by Zion Williamson (21.6 ppg), CJ McCollum (19.6 ppg), and Jonas Valančiūnas (13.8 ppg).
Pelicans vs Suns: How to Watch
When and where will the New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns, NBA 2023-24 regular season match take place?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Pelicans and Suns will take place on January 19, 08:00 p.m. ET at the Smoothie King Center (January 20 at 06:30 a.m. IST).
Where to watch the live telecast of the New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Pelicans and Suns will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns, NBA 2023-24 regular season match in India and the US?
The NBA 2023-24 regular season match between the Pelicans and Suns can be streamed live on Jio Cinema, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
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