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Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans: preview and win probability

Phoenix Suns visit New Orleans Pelicans. Suns are 0-1 and have gone L-L-L-L-L in their last 5, while Pelicans are 0-1 and have gone L-W-L-L-L in their last 5.

The model leans toward Pelicans: about 51% to win, with a projected score of Phoenix Suns 114, New Orleans Pelicans 114. That is close to a toss-up. These are model estimates built from past results, not guarantees.

The teams have met 7 times in our recent records. Suns lead 5-2, and the average margin has been 6.9 points in favor of Suns.

On the injury report, Malik Dia (NOP), Jaron Pierre Jr. (NOP), Julian Reese (NOP), and Mark Williams (PHX) are listed as out.

Keys to the game

  • Home court is worth roughly three points in our model, which helps Pelicans.
  • Watch the rotation: 4 players are listed as out across the two teams.

Recent meetings

  • Mar 6: NOP 116, PHX 118
  • Dec 27: PHX 123, NOP 114
  • Dec 26: PHX 115, NOP 108
  • Nov 10: NOP 98, PHX 121
  • Feb 28: NOP 108, PHX 125

Injury report

Phoenix Suns
  • Mark Williams Out · back Feb 3
  • Luke Kennard Day to day · back Oct 24
  • Oso Ighodaro Day to day · back Oct 24
New Orleans Pelicans
  • Malik Dia Out
  • Jaron Pierre Jr. Out
  • Julian Reese Out

Win probability

49%
51%
SunsPelicans

Projected score: Suns 114, Pelicans 114

Model estimate for information and entertainment.

Matchup at a glance

PHXNOP
Record0-10-1
Last 5LLLLLLWLLL
Points per game83120
Allowed per game124123
Days of rest––
Rating15061414

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