NBA Best Bets: Suns vs. Pelicans Picks for February 28

Published 4:33 am Friday, February 28, 2025

The Phoenix Suns (27-32) host the New Orleans Pelicans (16-43) after losing three home games in a row. The Suns are favored by 6.5 points in the contest, which tips at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, February 28, 2025.

Our computer predictions for Friday’s game can assist you in placing an informed wager utilizing the best bets available.

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Suns vs. Pelicans Game Info

  • When: Friday, February 28, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
  • Where: Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona
  • TV: AZFamily and Gulf Coast Sports
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Suns vs. Pelicans Best Bets

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Pick ATS: Suns (- 6.5)

  • Phoenix’s record against the spread is 21-38-0.
  • New Orleans has covered the spread 26 times in 59 games.
  • As 6.5-point favorites or more, the Suns are 6-9 against the spread.
  • The Pelicans are 13-19 as 6.5-point underdogs or greater.

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Pick OU:

Under (235.5)

  • In 20 games this season, the Suns and their opponents have scored more than 235.5 combined points.
  • The Pelicans have played 23 games this season that finished with a combined score higher than 235.5 points.
  • The average total in Phoenix’s outings this year is 228.7, 6.8 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
  • New Orleans has a 227.6-point average over/under in its matchups this season, 7.9 fewer points than this game’s total.
  • The Pelicans are the NBA’s 18th-highest scoring team this season compared to the 12th-ranked Suns.
  • The Pelicans have surrendered the 27th-fewest points in NBA play this season, while the Suns have given up the 24th-fewest.

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Moneyline Pick: Suns (-275)

  • This season, the Suns have won 21 out of the 35 games, or 60%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • The Pelicans have come away with seven wins in the 42 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • Phoenix has a record of 11-1, a 91.7% win rate, when it’s favored by -275 or more by bookmakers this season.
  • This season, New Orleans has come away with a win one time in 28 chances when named as an underdog of at least +220 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Suns have a 73.3% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.

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