Suns vs. Pelicans Prediction and Odds - Apr 22, 2022

The New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns are scheduled to meet in the 2022 NBA Playoffs at Smoothie King Center on Friday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

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

A total of 16 teams, including the Suns and Pelicans, made the 2022 NBA Playoffs, which includes 4 rounds – the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals and NBA Finals.

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

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

This Phoenix vs. New Orleans betting analysis is proudly sponsored by FanDuel Sportsbook, which has a tasty Risk-Free First Bet up to $1,000 offer for new customers.

Who will win Suns vs. Pelicans?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Suns-Pelicans NBA game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Suns a 61% chance of defeating the Pelicans.

More: Suns vs. Pelicans Simulated 10K Times

Suns vs. Pelicans Odds

• Spread: Pelicans +2.5 (-105), Suns -2.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Pelicans +122, Suns -135
• Total: Over/Under 215 (-110/-110)

Point Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pelicans are +2.5 underdogs versus the Suns, with -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Suns (-2.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -105.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pelicans at +122, which means you can bet $100 to profit $122, earning a total payout of $222, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Suns at -135, where you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 215 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 the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Suns (-2.5) are a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 215-point Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

More: Predictions for Every NBA Game

Best Bets for Suns vs. Pelicans

• Spread: Suns -2.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Suns @ -135 via BetMGM (61% probability)
• Total: Over 215 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (51% probability)

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

Suns vs. Pelicans Score Prediction

Dimers.com's predicted final score for Phoenix vs. New Orleans at Smoothie King Center on Friday has the Suns winning 109-106.

Use our interactive widget below to see the latest Spread, Over/Under and Moneyline probabilities and odds for the game, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Suns-Pelicans matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Suns vs. Pelicans Player Props

Prop bets are a great way to wager on Suns vs. Pelicans without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.

DimersBOT has crunched the numbers to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.

Deandre Ayton is expected to lead the Suns with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists, while Brandon Ingram is projected to finish with 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pelicans.

Suns Projected Box Score

• Deandre Ayton: 20 PTS, 11 REB, 2 AST
• Mikal Bridges: 19 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST
• Chris Paul: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 13 AST
• Cameron Johnson: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Landry Shamet: 13 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST

Pelicans Projected Box Score

• Brandon Ingram: 27 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST
• CJ McCollum: 26 PTS, 5 REB, 8 AST
• Jonas Valanciunas: 18 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST
• Herbert Jones: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
• Trey Murphy: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights before Suns vs. Pelicans on Friday April 22, 2022.

Best Sportsbook Promo for Suns vs. Pelicans

Do you want the best sportsbook promo for Phoenix vs. New Orleans? Join FanDuel Sportsbook today and get a risk-free first bet up to $1,000, which you can use on Friday's Suns-Pelicans matchup, or any other game of the 2022 NBA Playoffs.

Simply click or tap on this exclusive FanDuel Sportsbook link and create an account – it's easy and takes less than 2 minutes.

Then, make your first deposit and place a bet up to $1,000 on Suns vs. Pelicans. If your bet doesn't win, FanDuel Sportsbook will give it back to you in site credit!

This promo is available to all new FanDuel Sportsbook users. How good is that!

Note: when you click or tap on a link on Dimers that leads to a third-party website that we have a commercial arrangement with (such as a sportsbook), we may earn a referral fee.

Suns vs. Pelicans 2022 Game Info

When do the Pelicans play the Suns?

• Date: Friday April 22, 2022
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Smoothie King Center

Want to join an online sportsbook and start betting on the NBA? We've reviewed the best available welcome offers for each and every legal betting state.

Calling Our Shot 🏀 Free Picks

Calling Our Shot produces daily NBA betting content, including the free picks featured below.

Want more NBA predictions like this?

So, you liked our Suns vs. Pelicans betting analysis? Awesome. Did you know our NBA Betting News page has a detailed betting preview for every NBA game the second the sportsbooks put out their odds?

That's right, our predictive analytics model then compares those odds (aka Vegas odds) against its own probabilities to find edges in the markets, which allows us to produce the most reliable NBA betting previews and beat the public and the sportsbooks to the punch.

It's only a click away, so why not take a look around?