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The New Orleans Pelicans (4-18) are only 2-point underdogs as they try to stop a three-game home losing streak when they square off against the Phoenix Suns (12-8) on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Smoothie King Center. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on Gulf Coast Sports and AZFamily.
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Suns vs. Pelicans Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final result of Suns 115, Pelicans 107.
- Moneyline Pick: Suns (-128)
- Total Pick: Under 223.5 (computer predicts 222.5 points)
- Pick ATS: Suns (-2)
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Recent Suns vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2024 | Suns | -6.5 | 222.5 | -241 | +195 | 113-105 NO |
| 4/1/2024 | Pelicans | -1.5 | 223.5 | -122 | +103 | 124-111 PHO |
| 1/19/2024 | Pelicans | -2 | 237 | -135 | +114 | 123-109 PHO |
Suns 2024-25 Betting Trends
- Phoenix has an 8-12-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Suns have a 4-6 record against the spread when favored by 2 points or more this season.
- A total of 11 of Phoenix's 22 games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
- The Suns have won 10, or 90.9%, of the 11 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season, Phoenix has won nine of its 10 games, or 90%, when favored by at least -128 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2024-25 Betting Trends
- New Orleans' ATS record is 7-15-0 this season.
- The Pelicans have a 6-8 record against the spread when an underdog by 2 points or more this season.
- New Orleans has gone over in 10 of its 22 games with a set total (45.5%).
- The Pelicans have been the underdog on the moneyline 15 total times this season. They've finished 2-13 in those games.
- New Orleans has a record of 2-12 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +108 or longer (14.3%).
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Suns vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Suns
Suns:
Collin Gillespie: Out (Ankle),
Jusuf Nurkic: Out (Ankle),
Ryan Dunn: Questionable (Ankle),
Kevin Durant: Out (Ankle)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Jose Alvarado: Out (Hamstring),
Brandon Ingram: Questionable (Calf),
Yves Missi: Questionable (Ankle),
Herbert Jones: Questionable (Shoulder ),
Jordan Hawkins: Out (Back),
Zion Williamson: Out (Hamstring)
Suns vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports and AZFamily
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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