The Phoenix Suns (35-27) are favored by 4.5 points against the New Orleans Pelicans (20-44) on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, AZFamily, and Suns+. The point total in the matchup is set at 227.5.
Check out all the Latest NBA Betting Previews!
Spread
Bet $20, Payout $37.70
Suns Cover -4.5 vs Pelicans -113
Suns vs. Pelicans betting lines
- Suns odds to win: -191
- Pelicans odds to win: +159
- Spread: Suns (-4.5)
- Total: 227.5
Suns Statistics, Trends and More
As the Home Team
- Phoenix is 20-13 in home contests and have covered the spread 20 times at home.
- Phoenix has gone 4-4 ATS at home this season when playing as 4.5-point favorites or more.
- The Suns have hit the over on a set point total in a home game 11 times this season.
- Recent performance seems to trend against Phoenix to beat the total. Their home games have averaged a total of 225.0 points per contest this season.
Suns Recent Trends
- The Suns have a 4-6 record straight-up in their last 10 contests, while covering the spread four times in those games.
- The Suns and their opponents have hit the over in three of those 10 games.
- The Suns’ last 10 outings have ended with an average of 221.3 points scored. That’s 6.2 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.
- The Suns’ per-game scoring average across their last 10 games is 9.3 points lower than their season-long average.
Suns Betting Records
- The Suns are 22-8 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 73.3% of those games).
- Phoenix has a record of 10-3 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -191 or shorter (winning 76.9%).
- The Suns have an implied moneyline win probability of 65.6% in this contest.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.2 (27th in NBA) | 46.9 (14th) | 43.5 (17th) | 44.3 (16th) | 24.6 (27th) | 14 (16th) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on Suns vs. Pelicans? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
Pelicans Statistics, Trends and More
As the Away Team
- The Pelicans have covered the spread 16 times on the road and are 9-23 in road contests.
- The Pelicans have a 3-1 record ATS on the road this year when playing as 4.5-point underdogs or more.
- On the road this year, Pelicans games have gone over the set point total 15 times.
- The Pelicans and their opponents have averaged a total of 235.7 points per road contest this season, 8.2 points greater than this game’s projected total.
Pelicans Recent Trends
- The Pelicans have a 6-4 record straight-up in their last 10 matchups, while covering the spread six times in those games.
- Pelicans’ past 10 games saw six hit the over.
- The past 10 Pelicans games averaged 6.4 more points (233.9) than this matchup’s point total.
- In the past 10 games, the Pelicans are scoring 118.3 points per game compared to their 115.1 season average.
Pelicans Betting Records
- New Orleans has won 11, or 21.2%, of the 52 games it has played as underdogs this season.
- The Pelicans have a record of 6-30 in games where bookmakers have them as underdogs of at least +159 on the moneyline.
- The Pelicans have a 38.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.4 (19th in NBA) | 47.7 (24th) | 43.9 (15th) | 45.7 (25th) | 25.2 (22nd) | 13.5 (10th) |
Author Profile
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
