Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, December 27, 2025

Phoenix (16-13) will be trying to snap their two-game road losing streak when they visit Smoothie King Center on Saturday night to face New Orleans (8-23) at 7 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Suns vs. Pelicans prediction. Get our top NBA predictions and increase your bankroll!

The Suns are coming off a 132-108 win over the Lakers as 3.5-point favorites. The Pelicans are coming off a 141-118 loss to Cleveland as 9.5-point underdogs.

New Orleans and Phoenix split their last 10 meetings.

Suns Going For Second Consecutive Win

The Suns bounced back from their loss to the Warriors with a win over the Lakers in their last game. They will try to keep the momentum going and pick up their second straight win when they play on Saturday.

Phoenix averages 114.9 points per game, which is 21st in the league. They’ve made 47 percent of their field goals and 36 percent of their three-pointers.

Devin Booker leads the Suns with 25.4 points and 6.6 assists per game. Dillon Brooks averages 21.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, while Grayson Allen averages 16.3 points and 4.1 assists per game.

Phoenix is giving up 113.9 points per game, which is ninth in the league. Opponents have made 48 percent of their field goals and 36 percent of their three-pointers against them.

Injuries: Grayson Allen (Knee) and Jalen Green (Hamstring) are questionable for this game.

Pelicans Trying To Bounce Back From Loss

The Pelicans had their five-game winning streak snapped by the Cavaliers in their last game. They will try to bounce back from the loss and pick up their sixth win in their last seven games when they play on Saturday.

New Orleans averages 115.5 points per game, which is 18th in the league. They’ve made 46 percent of their field goals and 34 percent of their three-pointers.

Zion Williamson averages 21.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. Trey Murphy III averages 20.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, while Jordan Poole averages 17 points and 3.3 assists per game.

New Orleans is giving up 122.8 points per game, which is 27th in the league. Opponents have made 49 percent of their field goals and 36 percent of their three-pointers against them.

Injuries: Jordan Poole (Ankle) and Herbert Jones (Ankle) are questionable for this game.

Suns vs. Pelicans Picks

Point Spread Pick for Suns vs. Pelicans

• Phoenix Suns -5.5 (4 Units)

The Suns have the edge here because they’re playing well offensively, scoring more than 115 points per game in their last three games while making over 49 percent of their shots. They’ve also done a good job at the charity stripe, making over 80 percent of their free throws during that stretch. They rebound the ball well and grab more than 12 offensive rebounds per game, which will give them more scoring chances. They also cut down their turnovers and won’t give up many easy-scoring chances. The Pelicans aren’t very good defensively, and they gave up more than 120 points per game in their last three games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Suns. Take Phoenix to cover the spread.

Over/Under Pick for Suns vs. Pelicans

• Over 239.5 (4 Units)

The Suns average 114.9 points per game. They play at the 22nd-fastest pace in the league, averaging 102.9 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 123.8 points per game at home. The Pelicans average 115.5 points per game. They play at the 10th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 105.3 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 118.2 points per game on the road. The Pelicans and Suns played over the total in three of their last four meetings.