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Pelicans vs. Suns Prediction: Phoenix to Win, Kevin Durant Projected for Big Game in Friday's NBA Matchup [2/28/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Friday's New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns matchup.
The Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans will meet in NBA action at PHX Arena on Friday, starting at 9:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Suns as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's New Orleans-Phoenix game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Suns' chance of winning is 78%, while the Pelicans' is 22%."
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Suns lineup will feature stars like Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bol Bol, while the Pelicans will look to Trey Murphy, Kelly Olynyk and Jose Alvarado.
For further insights into Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Pelicans vs. Suns predictions page.
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Suns vs. Pelicans Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA matchup between the Pelicans and Suns 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Suns a 78% chance of beating the Pelicans. Our predicted final score has the Suns winning 118-109.
According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and the Pelicans and Suns each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 228-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Pelicans vs. Suns Odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pelicans | Suns |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +9 (-105) | -9 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +340 | -420 |
| Total | o228 (-110) | u228 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Pelicans vs. Suns Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Pelicans vs. Suns matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.
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Pelicans vs. Suns Player Props
NBA prop bets are an exciting way to wager on the Pelicans vs. Suns game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at PHX Arena.
Trey Murphy is expected to lead the Pelicans in scoring, while Kevin Durant is projected to be the top scorer for the Suns.
Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.
Pelicans vs. Suns Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's game between the Suns and Pelicans at PHX Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.
- Who: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Phoenix Suns
- Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
- Time: 9:00PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: PHX Arena
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Pelicans vs. Suns matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any New Orleans vs. Phoenix picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Suns, with a 78% win probability, will likely beat the Pelicans on Friday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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