Suns vs Pelicans Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for Summer League Game (New Orleans' Scoring Depth Shines Through)

The NBA Las Vegas Summer League continues on Tuesday with an intriguing matchup between the Phoenix Suns and New Orleans Pelicans at Cox Pavilion.

Suns vs Pelicans Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2023
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: Cox Pavilion -- Las Vegas, NV
• Coverage: ESPN2

Both Phoenix and New Orleans got back on track with victories their last time out. The Suns took down the Heat 73-70 on Monday as its aggressive defense forced 28 Miami turnovers. Meanwhile, the Pelicans beat the Golden State Warriors 94-86 on Sunday thanks to Dereon Seabron's 25 points.

Suns vs Pelicans Odds & Spread

• All NBA betting lines, odds, and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: PHO: (+132) | NOP: (-162)
• Spread: PHO: +3.5 (-114) | NOP: -3.5 (-106)
• Total: 178.5 -- Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

The Pelicans enter this contest as favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 178.5 points with both sides available at -110 odds.

Suns vs Pelicans Betting Trends

• Phoenix has posted a 1-1 record in the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
• New Orleans has posted a 1-1 record in the 2023 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
• Phoenix has made two Summer League finals appearances, most recently in 2015.
• New Orleans has never won the NBA Summer League or made it to the finals.

Suns vs Pelicans Prediction & Pick

There's a lot to like about the Pelicans' chances of coming out on top here. New Orleans is averaging 91.0 points across its first two Summer League contests and is getting contributions from multiple players. The trio of Seabron, Jordan Hawkins and Dyson Daniels combined for 58 points on Monday.

That should scare the Suns considering they are only averaging 74.0 points in two games. Relying solely on defensive tactics may have worked against the Heat, but expecting it to work against a Pelicans team with a ton of playmakers is a stretch. This game lines up as a mismatch on Tuesday.

I'll back New Orleans to come out on top as its young players have shown a ton of promise so far.

Final Score Prediction: Suns: 85 | Pelicans: 94

Suns vs Pelicans Best Bet

It's worth pointing out that the Suns shot a dismal 3-of-19 from three-point range on Monday and are now playing on the second night of a back-to-back. Neither one of those things bode well for their chances of keeping up with New Orleans' powerful offense. The Pelicans covered as a 1.5-point favorite on Sunday and find themselves as a small favorite again here. Trust them to get the job done.

Bet: New Orleans Pelicans -3.5 (-106)

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