The Pelicans will play the Suns on Friday, February 28th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The New Orleans Pelicans and the Phoenix Suns will tip-off on Friday, February 28th, 2025 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2024-25 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The New Orleans Pelicans come to this game with a 82.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Phoenix Suns, is currently 86.67. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away New Orleans Pelicans - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 4-24 away team record. They now rank 16th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Phoenix Suns - The Phoenix Suns come to the floor sporting a 16-11 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 8th in the league for home team wins in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The New Orleans Pelicans currently rank 21st (110.5) for average points scored per game. The Phoenix Suns stand 13th, averaging 113.8 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 118.6 points against the New Orleans Pelicans, ranking them 5th in the league. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns currently rank 9th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The New Orleans Pelicans currently have a 3-9 Western Southwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Phoenix Suns, come to the game with a 7-4 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The New Orleans Pelicans have a 15-43 overall record, while the Phoenix Suns have a 27-31 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye landlubbers! The New Orleans Pelicans are ready to plunder...their way to victory against the Phoenix Suns this Friday night! The Suns' arena will be filled with raucous fans, ready for...an epic showdown between these two fierce NBA rivals.
The Pelicans may have a 15-43 overall standing, but don't underestimate...their determination to come out on top in this heated battle. Meanwhile, the Suns are sitting pretty with a 27-31 overall record...and will be looking to defend their home court with all their might.
In division play, the Pelicans have struggled with a 3-9 record...while the Suns have fared much better with a 7-4 record. Both teams have been putting up solid numbers, with the Pelicans averaging...110.5 points per game and the Suns not far behind at 113.8.
Before placing yer bets, be sure to review each team's performance stats...to make an informed decision on who will emerge victorious. Our preferred sportsbooks offer...some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game. And fear not, we have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...so ye can add even more excitement to this already thrilling matchup. May the best team prevail on the high seas of the NBA court!
Best Pelicans at Suns Odds
| Underdog New Orleans Pelicans | Favorite Phoenix Suns |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Phoenix Suns are -9.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the New Orleans Pelicans are +9.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 227.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 227.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Phoenix Suns are the -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New Orleans Pelicans are the +340 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Pelicans
Suns
2/28/25 9:10pm EST | +9.5 -115-9.5 -105 |
Underdog New Orleans Pelicans - New Orleans Pelicans bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +9.5 New Orleans Pelicans underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Phoenix Suns - Phoenix Suns bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -9.5 Phoenix Suns favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
New Orleans Pelicans at Phoenix Suns Prop Bets
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Pelicans
Suns
Game to Overtime
2/28/25 9:10pm EST | Yes +1400No -5000Bet |
Pelicans
Team Total Points
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 108.5 o -118108.5 u -110Bet |
Suns
Team Total Points
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 118.5 o -120118.5 u -105Bet |
Bol Bol
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o +10513.5 u -140Bet |
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Bradley Beal
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
Bruce Brown
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1309.5 u -105Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 21.5 o -13021.5 u +100Bet |
Devin Booker
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 28.5 o -12028.5 u -110Bet |
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Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1056.5 u -140Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Jose Alvarado
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
Kelly Olynyk
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13510.5 u +100Bet |
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Kevin Durant
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -120Bet |
Mason Plumlee
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 4.5 o +1054.5 u -140Bet |
Nick Richards
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Royce O Neale
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1188.5 u -110Bet |
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Trey Murphy III
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -118Bet |
Tyus Jones
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Yves Missi
Points Scored
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 10.5 o +10510.5 u -140Bet |
Bol Bol
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 21.5 o +10521.5 u -140Bet |
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Bradley Beal
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 28.5 o -11028.5 u -118Bet |
CJ McCollum
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -115Bet |
Devin Booker
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 40.5 u -11040.5 o -120Bet |
Jordan Hawkins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 19.5 o -11019.5 u -120Bet |
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Kevin Durant
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 38.5 u -10538.5 o -125Bet |
Royce O Neale
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 15.5 o -11015.5 u -120Bet |
Trey Murphy III
Points, Rebounds & Assists
NOP at PHX 2/28/25 9:10pm EST | 35.5 o -11035.5 u -118Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| e - Phoenix Suns | 36 | 46 | 0.439 | +32.0 | 24-17 | 12-29 | 9-7 | 22-30 | 113.6 | 116.6 | -3.0 | L1 | 1-9 |
| e - New Orleans Pelicans | 21 | 61 | 0.256 | +47.0 | 14-27 | 7-34 | 3-13 | 13-38 | 109.8 | 119.3 | -9.5 | L7 | 2-8 |
New Orleans Pelicans & Phoenix Suns Futures Odds
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How to Bet on the New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns NBA Game
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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