Suns vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 1 March 2025
Last updated: Mar 1, 2025, 1:56AM | Published: Feb 28, 2025, 4:01PM
The Phoenix Suns will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at PHX Arena on Saturday, starting at 1:00pm AEDT.
With star players Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bol Bol, the Suns are up against a Pelicans side that includes Trey Murphy, Kelly Olynyk and Jose Alvarado.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Suns vs Pelicans game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Phoenix vs New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Suns a 78% chance of winning against the Pelicans at PHX Arena.
Suns vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at PHX Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Suns $1.24, Pelicans $4.25
- Line: Suns -9.5 ($1.95), Pelicans +9.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Suns at $1.24 and the Pelicans at $4.25.
The Suns are listed as 9.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+9.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Suns and the Pelicans have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 227.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Suns vs Pelicans: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $4.25 with Bet365
- Line: Suns -9.5 at $1.95 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 227.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Suns vs Pelicans betting tips are based on detailed modelling and wagering expertise to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Suns have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Suns vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Suns vs Pelicans at PHX Arena this Saturday is the Suns winning 118-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Phoenix vs New Orleans game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Suns vs Pelicans prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Phoenix vs New Orleans game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Suns vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Suns and Pelicans at PHX Arena is scheduled to start at 1:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Saturday 1 March 2025
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: PHX Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Phoenix vs New Orleans predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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