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Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans: Both teams are trying to stay in the top 6 in the West
The Phoenix Suns are visiting the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Monday.
The Suns are just under the playoff line
The Phoenix Suns are seventh in the Western Conference with a 43-31 record. They have won four of the last six games but are coming off a 128-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Suns are second in the league, making 19 free throws per game, and fourth in shooting, at 49.5% from the field. Kevin Durant leads the team, averaging 27.6 points per game, followed by Devin Booker with 27.
The Pelicans have a better road record than home one
The New Orleans Pelicans are fifth in the Western Conference with a 45-29 record. They have won three of the last five games and are coming off a 104-92 loss to the Boston Celtics. The Pelicans are sixth in the league, shooting 37.8% from three-point territory, and eighth, shooting 48.7% from the field. Zion Williamson leads the team with 22.8 points per game, followed by Brandon Ingram with 20.9.
Betting Trends
Phoenix has won 5 of the last 7 games against New Orleans. The Suns are 4-2 SU in the last six games overall and 4-1 SU in the last five games played in April. The Pelicans are 10-4 SU in the last 14 games overall, 5-1 SU in the last six games against teams from the Western Conference and 8-3 SU in the last 11 home games played on Monday.
Prediction and Conclusion
This is the fourth and last game between these two teams this season. The Pelicans won the first one in overtime, and the Suns won the last two. Both teams are coming off difficult losses and need this game. The Pelicans are holding on to the top five in the conference, while the Suns are just under the line. Brandon Ingram is still out for the Pelicans, and they will not be able to cover up for him in this game. The Suns have excellent offensive potential, and that will lead them to win tonight.
