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Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans will face each other for the fourth time in the NBA 2022-23 regular season on Saturday night at the Footprint Center. The Pelicans dominate the Suns with two victories in their previous three fixtures this season while the Arizona based team will look to level New Orleans with their second victory.
In the Western Conference standings, the Pelicans have managed the second place with 18 wins in their 28 matches while the Suns are placed at the fourth spot with 17 wins in 29 matches so far this season. Currently, the Pelicans are on a two-game losing streak while the Suns have won their previous fixture against Los Angeles Clippers. In their last 10 matches, Zion Williamson's side have lost just three matches while Devin Booker's side have won four games.
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans: Match Prediction
Head-To-Head:
- In their last 10 games against each other, the Suns have dominated the matchup with seven victories while the Pelicans won three games.
- The Suns and the Pelicans faced each other thrice this season as New Orleans one two matches while Phoenix managed a win.
Top Players:
- The Suns include Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, Chris Paul, Damion Lee as their star players.
- The Pelicans include Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, Jose Alvarado as their star players.
Injured/Questionable Players:
- Pelicans: Jose Alvarado, Brandon Ingram, E.J. Liddell
- Suns: Deandre Ayton, Jae Crowder, Cameron Johnson, Cameron Payne, Duane Washington Jr.
Average Quarter score: (Suns 117-113 Pelicans)
- 1st quarter: 30-26
- 2nd quarter: 28-29
- 3rd quarter: 26-28
- 4th quarter: 33-30
Pelicans at Suns: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 3.5 points (Suns -3.5)
Over/Under (OU): 228.5 (Over)
Prediction: Suns 117-113 Pelicans
Money Line:
- The Suns have -162 odds to pick up the win, while the Pelicans are listed at +136 to claim victory.
- This season, the Suns have lost nine of the 23 games they were named the favorites while the Pelicans won two of the 11 games they played as the underdogs.
Against The Spread:
- In the NBA 2022-23 season, the Pelicans managed 117.4 points per game while the Suns averaged 115.3 points per game.
- From their opponents this season, the Suns averaged 4.6 points more per game, and the Pelicans managed a difference of 5.6 points more per game.
- Best odds for points spread are for the Suns (-3.5) -110 and the Pelicans (+3.5) -110.
Over/Under:
- For the Suns, six players are averaging more than 10 points per game as Devin Booker leads the squad with 26.9 points per game followed by Deandre Ayton (17) and Mikal Bridges (16.2).
- For the Pelicans, six players are averaging more than 10 points per game as Zion Williamson leads the squad with 25.3 points per game followed by Brandon Ingram (20.8) and CJ McCollum (17.8).
- Best odds for total score are Over -110 and Under -110.
Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans: How to Watch
When and where will the Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans, NBA 2022-23 match take place?
The NBA match between Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans will take place on December 18 at 7:30 am IST (Dec 17, 9:00 pm ET) at the Footprint Center.
Where to watch the live telecast of Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans, NBA 2022-23 in India and the US?
The live telecast of the NBA match between Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans, NBA 2022-23 in India and the US?
The NBA match between Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans can be streamed live on Voot Select, Jio TV, NBA.com on subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
Where to catch live scores of Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans, NBA 2022-23?
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