Pelicans vs Suns Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 20, 2024, 1:04AM | Published: Jan 18, 2024, 10:31PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Phoenix Suns in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Saturday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are up against a Suns team that includes Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pelicans vs Suns game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Pelicans vs Suns
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's New Orleans-Phoenix NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pelicans a 61% chance of defeating the Suns at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Suns: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $1.79, Suns $2.26
- Line: Pelicans -2 ($1.89), Suns +2 ($2.04)
- Total (Over/Under 236.5 Points): Over $1.86, Under $2.08
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Pelicans at $1.79 and the Suns at $2.26.
The Pelicans are 2-point favourites against the Suns, with odds of $1.89 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Suns (+2) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.04.
The Over/Under for Pelicans vs Suns is set at 236.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.86 and odds for the Under at $2.08.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pelicans (-2) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 236.5 points has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Pelicans vs Suns: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $1.79 with Betfair (61% probability) 🔥
- Line: Pelicans -2 at $1.89 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 236.5 at $2.08 with Betfair (54% probability) 🔥
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Pelicans vs Suns: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Suns at Smoothie King Center on Saturday has the Pelicans winning 119-116.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Pelicans vs Suns: Player Props
Looking for Phoenix vs New Orleans player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Devin Booker is projected to have 27 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists for the Suns.
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 26 | 5 | 5 |
| Brandon Ingram | 20 | 4 | 5 |
| CJ McCollum | 18 | 4 | 5 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 13 | 8 | 3 |
| Trey Murphy | 12 | 2 | 1 |
Suns Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | 27 | 5 | 9 |
| Kevin Durant | 26 | 6 | 6 |
| Bradley Beal | 24 | 4 | 7 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 13 | 10 | 5 |
| Grayson Allen | 11 | 3 | 3 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the New Orleans vs Phoenix match-up at Smoothie King Center.
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Pelicans vs Suns: Preview
The NBA game between the Pelicans and Suns at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Saturday 20 January 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our New Orleans vs Phoenix predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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