Phoenix Suns @ New Orleans Pelicans - Prediction, Preview, and Odds

When: Tuesday, January 4th, 2021 at 8:00pm E.T.

Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA.

How: NBA League Pass.

Spread: Suns -8.

Total: 223.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Suns Spotlight

The Phoenix Suns rebounded nicely against the Charlotte Hornets after getting owned by the Boston Celtics on their road trip. Offensively on the road, the Suns rank 7th in points per game, 9th in field goal percentage, and 10th in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Suns rank 8th in points allowed, 12th in field goal percentage, 4th in 3-point shooting, and 25th in rebounding. 

Pelicans Spotlight

The New Orleans Pelicans dropped their second straight game, this time by the hands of the Utah Jazz, while failing to cover the 8-point spread. Offensively at home, the Pelicans rank 19th in points per game, 23rd in field goal percentage, and 16th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Pelicans rank 21st in points allowed, 25th in field goal percentage, 23rd in 3-point shooting, and 3rd in rebounding. 

Final Say

The focus will be on the total here where the over has hit in seven of their last nine meetings, while it has also hit in seven of the Sun’s last 10 games, and four of the Pelican’s last five games. It is also 4-2 in the Sun’s last six games versus a Western Conference opponent. It’s also been high scoring affairs in New Orleans between these two teams as it h as hit in four of their last five meetings. Also, in their last 10 meetings, they have combined for 239 points per game, while in their last three meetings they’ve combined to average 227 points per game. The Sun’s defense should be wearing down on this road trip, while their offense continues to be one of the best in the league. Then you have the Pelican’s defense which has been bottom-10 in the league. Don’t expect too much defense tonight.

Pick: Over 223 Total Points