Suns vs Pelicans

2022 - 10 - 29

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Suns vs. Pelicans: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, game ... (CBSSports.com)

The New Orleans Pelicans have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. After a few days' rest for both teams, ...

- Feb 06, 2017 - New Orleans 111 vs. - Nov 24, 2017 - New Orleans 115 vs. - Feb 25, 2022 - New Orleans 117 vs. - Apr 19, 2022 - New Orleans 125 vs. - Apr 24, 2022 - New Orleans 118 vs. Two stats to keep an eye on: New Orleans enters the contest with 122 points per game on average, good for third best in the league. [NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/#ttag=SL19_lk_cbssports_nba_htw) for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. Regional restrictions may apply.) The New Orleans Pelicans have enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they must head out on the road. But the Suns rank third in the league when it comes to points allowed per game, with only 104.5 on average. New Orleans isn't expected to win, but seeing as the odds didn't stop them last game, maybe the squad has another upset up their sleeve. Meanwhile, everything went Phoenix's way against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday as they made off with a 134-105 win.

Pelicans vs. Suns Betting Odds, Pick: Back Phoenix to Dominate at ... (The Action Network)

Tyler Schmidt previews Friday night's NBA game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Phoenix Suns, including a betting pick.

Last season, the Suns shot a league-best 48.5% from the field. If both get ruled out, feel comfortable taking this line all the way up to 10 points as the Suns should roll. Chris Paul has forgone scoring — he’s averaging a career-low 9.8 points — in an attempt to lead the league in The Suns are also off to a 3-1 start, but unlike the Pels, they aren’t dealing with any injuries. With so many injuries and a trio of New Orleans’ key players being questionable, it is tough to know what to do in this spot. The Pelicans played well last game and their role players stepped up in a big way, but that was at home. The Pelicans snuck out a two-point home victory over the Mavericks in their last game, but the surprising part was that they did so without Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and Herbert Jones. The Suns won that series, 4-2, but the Pelicans put up a great fight as the No. He’s also averaging a [double-double](https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/props/double-double) for the fifth-straight season. Tonight will be a little different as the Pelicans are dealing with injuries to four of their five starters. The Pelicans rank second in Offensive Rating (118.7) and are scoring 122 Friday night features a playoff rematch between the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans.

Game Preview: Suns host shorthanded Pelicans (Bright Side of the Sun)

The feisty and talented Pelicans gave the Suns a good challenge in last year's playoffs.

[New Orleans Pelicans](https://www.thebirdwrites.com) (3-1). The first half of the season opener felt like reliving last season’s Game 7 nightmare, and the second half felt like an enormously fun thriller. Exactly what lineups the Suns will be facing are hard to predict without knowing who is good to go, but whether Zion is ready or not the Pelicans are a capable team. - Zion Williamson (hip) is QUESTIONABLE The Pelicans are already banged up in this young season, and will be missing at least one of their best players as leading scorer Brandon Ingram has been placed on concussion protocol. Two talented teams off to good starts will clash in Phoenix Friday night, as the hometown Suns face the Pelicans out of The Big Easy.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns picks, predictions, odds ... (AZCentral.com)

The Phoenix Suns host the New Orleans Pelicans in a much-anticipated early season NBA game on Friday night at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

It writes: "Phoenix will defeat New Orleans on Sunday and take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series, but the play here is UNDER. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). Peter O'Keefe writes: "Even with Ingram out, Tuesday’s match against Dallas is proof that this is a deeply talented Pelicans roster who can beat any team in the league. Aaron Kellerstrass writes: "I think Wille Green’s team will play hard no matter who is in there, but if all of these guys are out, it probably won’t matter. Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 225.5 points." Phoenix had a 36-19 record against the spread and a 49-6 record overall last season when putting up more than 110.3 points." [Is Devin Booker 'most complete player' in NBA right now? 3 questions entering Suns-Pelicans](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2022/10/27/suns-pelicans-phoenix-suns-devin-booker-most-complete-player-nba-right-now/10614984002/) [Betsperts](https://www.betsperts.com/free-picks/nba-picks/suns-vs-pelicans-prediction-odds-picks-best-bets-friday-october-28/): Go with the Suns to cover against the Pelicans [New Warriors guard Ty Jerome still close with former Suns teammates Cam Johnson, Mikal Bridges](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2022/10/26/warriors-guard-ty-jerome-still-close-former-suns-teammates/10610355002/) [Pelican Debrief](https://pelicandebrief.com/2022/10/28/pelicans-suns-odds-zion-injury/): Suns 120, Pelicans 112 [Fansided](https://valleyofthesuns.com/2022/10/28/phoenix-suns-new-orleans-pelicans/): Suns 113, Pelicans 106 [Winners and Whiners](https://winnersandwhiners.com/games/nba/10-28-2022/new-orleans-pelicans-vs-phoenix-suns-prediction-8505/): Take the Suns to cover vs. [How does Barack Obama and Charles Barkley as part of a Phoenix Suns ownership group sound?](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2022/10/27/how-does-potential-obama-barkley-suns-new-ownership-group-sound/10615399002/) [Sportsbook Wire](https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/2022/10/27/phoenix-suns-vs-new-orleans-pelicans-odds-tips-and-betting-trends-october-28/): Suns 116, Pelicans 105

Deandre Ayton exits Suns-Pelicans game with ankle sprain, will not ... (Arizona Sports)

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton exited Friday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans with a left ankle sprain and will not return.

Ayton’s departure adds to a laundry list of injured players between the two teams that were already not playing in Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (hip/back contusion), forward Brandon Ingram (concussion), guard Dyson Daniels (left ankle sprain) and defensive ace Herb Jones (knee issue). Ayton was seen grabbing his left ankle after coming down on Jonas Valančiūnas’ foot on a jump shot while the Pelicans center was closing out in the mid-first quarter. Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton exited Friday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Footprint Center due to a left ankle sprain and will not return, the team announced.

Pelicans vs. Suns: Lineups, betting odds, injuries, TV info for Friday (The Rookie Wire)

Phoenix Suns: F Mikal Bridges; F Cam Johnson; C Deandre Ayton; G Devin Booker; G Chris Paul. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience ...

- G CJ McCollum Brandon Ingram (concussion protocol), Kira Lewis Jr. Devin Booker scored a team-high 34 points as the Suns led by as many as 29 points in the contest.