Pelicans vs. Suns Prediction and Odds - Apr 17, 2022

The Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans are scheduled to meet in the 2022 NBA Playoffs at Footprint Center on Sunday, starting at 9:00PM EDT.

The NBA Playoffs is an annual postseason tournament held to decide the league's champion.

Sixteen teams, including the Pelicans and Suns, reached the 2022 NBA Playoffs, which consists of 4 rounds – the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals and NBA Finals.

Each round of the NBA Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins moving on to the next round of the competition.

Dimers' top betting picks for Pelicans vs. Suns, plus our score prediction, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

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Who will win Pelicans vs. Suns?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Pelicans-Suns NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Suns a 78% chance of getting the W against the Pelicans.

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Pelicans vs. Suns Odds

• Spread: Suns -9, Pelicans +9
• Moneyline: Suns -450, Pelicans +410
• Total: Over/Under 224

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Suns are -9 favorites versus the Pelicans, with -114 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Pelicans (+9) to cover the spread, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on the market at -106.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Suns at -450, which means you can risk $450 to win $100, for a total payout of $550, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at +410, where you can bet $100 to profit $410, earning a total payout of $510, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 224 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pelicans (+9) are a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 224-point Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Pelicans vs. Suns

• Spread: Pelicans +9 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability)
• Moneyline: Pelicans @ +410 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.3% edge)
• Total: Under 224 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Suns are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Pelicans moneyline is the best option due to the 2.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Pelicans vs. Suns Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for New Orleans vs. Phoenix at Footprint Center on Sunday has the Suns winning 116-107.

Use our interactive widget below to explore up-to-date Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Sunday's Pelicans-Suns matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Pelicans vs. Suns Player Props

Prop bets are a popular way to wager on New Orleans vs. Phoenix without necessarily betting on the outcome of the game itself.

DimersBOT uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Footprint Center.

CJ McCollum is expected to lead the Pelicans with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, while Devin Booker is projected to have 29 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Suns.

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• CJ McCollum: 27 PTS, 5 REB, 8 AST
• Brandon Ingram: 24 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 21 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST
• Herbert Jones: 11 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Trey Murphy: 9 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST

Suns Projected Box Score

• Devin Booker: 29 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST
• Deandre Ayton: 22 PTS, 12 REB, 2 AST
• Mikal Bridges: 19 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Chris Paul: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 13 AST
• Cameron Johnson: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting insights before Pelicans vs. Suns on Sunday April 17, 2022.

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Pelicans vs. Suns 2022 Game Info

When do the Suns play the Pelicans?

• Date: Sunday April 17, 2022
• Time: 9:00PM EDT / 6:00PM PDT
• Venue: Footprint Center

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