NBA: Phoenix Suns Vs New Orleans Pelicans Preview, Analytics & Strategy

RVX Analytics are back again to give our readers an in-depth analysis into the Suns Vs Pelicans game. Take a look at the at the preview below to find out who they think will win.

Phoenix 7-6

• (5-4) Home

New Orleans 5-9

• (1-5) Road

The Phoenix Suns return back home to face a trailing New Orleans squad for a West Conference matchup. After losing their last 2 games, they look ready to come back and win. New Orleans have struggled to prove themselves on the road as a competitive side. New Orleans 5 wins have come against 4 teams all in the bottom half of the power rankings. Although Phoenix have won only 7-6 they have managed to prove themselves against higher calibre teams compared to New Orleans. 

Key Stats Matchups 

• Phoenix have won 53.85% of games , while covering the line 69.23% of the time.
• New Orleans have won 33.33% of games, while covering the line 46.15% of the time. 
• At home Phoenix have won 55.56% whereas New Orleans have won 16.67% on the road. 

Match Points Market

• Phoenix have averaged 115.0 PPG whereas New Orleans have averaged slightly higher at 115.6 PPG.
• Phoenix have averaged a 110.4 OPP PPG whereas New Orleans have averaged 118.9 (equally the lowest to Golden State in the West Conference). 

Favourite / Underdog Stats

• Phoenix are 3-5 starting as a favourite and New Orleans are 3-9 as an underdog. 

Verdict

Phoenix look to have this game covered at home. With the disappointing loss to a strong Sacramento side on the road, we see Phoenix winning comfortably against a New Orleans team who have allowed a conference-high OPP PPG. Phoenix return home with the rest on their side and the home team atmosphere in which should play a role in allowing them to cover the line.

The markets have opened with Phoenix as $1.42 favourites against New Orleans at $2.85. The line has been set at 5.5 which we see Phoenix covering comfortably. Phoenix will come back strong here and win by 6+ points in a home game they should be winning. 

Staking

Phoenix Suns -5.5

2 units or 2% of Bankroll.

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