Suns vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 7, 2024, 10:10PM | Published: Apr 7, 2024, 1:58AM
The Phoenix Suns will sqaure off with the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Footprint Center on Monday, beginning at 8:00am AEST.
Led by star players Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, the Suns are looking to overcome a Pelicans side that includes Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Suns vs Pelicans game, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Suns vs Pelicans
Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Phoenix-New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Suns a 66% chance of winning against the Pelicans at Footprint Center.
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Suns vs Pelicans: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Footprint Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Suns $1.50, Pelicans $2.94
- Line: Suns -5.5 ($1.95), Pelicans +5.5 ($2.00)
- Total (Over/Under 222.5 Points): Over $2.12, Under $1.86
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 Suns at $1.50 and the Pelicans at $2.94.
The Suns are 5.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.95 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Pelicans (+5.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.00.
The Over/Under for Suns vs Pelicans has been set at 222.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.12 and odds for the Under at $1.86.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+5.5) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 222.5 points has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Suns vs Pelicans: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $2.94 with Betfair (1.1% edge)
- Line: Pelicans +5.5 at $2.00 with Betfair (54% probability) 🔥
- Total Points: Over 222.5 at $2.12 with Betfair (51% probability)
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Our Suns vs Pelicans predictions are based on market-leading simulations and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice every time.
While the Suns have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option because of the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Suns vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Suns vs Pelicans at Footprint Center this Monday has the Suns winning 113-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Phoenix vs New Orleans on Monday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Suns vs Pelicans: Player Props
Player props are an exciting way to bet on Suns vs Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of Monday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Devin Booker is expected to lead the way for the Suns with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists, while Zion Williamson is projected to have 27 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.
Suns Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | 26 | 4 | 7 |
| Kevin Durant | 23 | 7 | 6 |
| Bradley Beal | 16 | 4 | 5 |
| Grayson Allen | 13 | 3 | 3 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 12 | 13 | 5 |
Pelicans Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson | 27 | 6 | 6 |
| CJ McCollum | 23 | 5 | 6 |
| Trey Murphy | 16 | 6 | 3 |
| Herbert Jones | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 10 | 7 | 2 |
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Phoenix vs New Orleans game at Footprint Center.
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Suns vs Pelicans: Preview
The NBA game between the Suns and Pelicans at Footprint Center is scheduled to start at 8:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Monday 8 April 2024
- Time: 8:00am AEST
- Venue: Footprint Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our Phoenix vs New Orleans predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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