Five things to know (#Pelicans-Suns tonight on @ESPNNBA at 9:30 CT; listen to Gentry radio show; Jrue spark as sub): https://t.co/NhtIqh2kqt
— Jim Eichenhofer (@Jim_Eichenhofer) December 18, 2015
New Orleans Pelican vs Phoenix Suns NBA Betting Preview
The Suns have lost their last two games on the road, but returning home might help them win straight up. The Pelicans are a desperate team right now, and will be looking to win and cover the spread. How each team decides to approach this crucial game will go a long towards determining if the total goes OVER or UNDER.Why bet on the New Orleans Pelicans
I’m not going to lie, finding reasons to bet on the Pelicans (7-18), straight up at least, is tough, especially on the road where they are just 2-12 this season. They are just 3-7 in their last 10 games, and have been giving up and average of 107.7 PPG versus a scoring average of 101.8 PPG. It is against the spread where we might be able to find some value, as the Pelicans are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games versus a team with a winning record at home. They are also 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games immediately following a game where they scored 100 points or more. Not very convincing trends here, but it certainly gives you a little reason for pause.