Pelicans vs. Suns Prediction and Odds for Saturday, December 17 (Pelicans To Seal Season Series)

The New Orleans Pelicans have two goals tonight: Get back into the top spot in the West and beat their new rival. 

New Orleans and Phoenix have engaged in a rivalry that we didn’t know we needed, but now can’t get enough of. They are separated by 1.5 games in the standings and will play the last game of the season series tonight. 

Phoenix hasn’t won since the first matchup of the year. Can they bookend the series and get a win tonight?

Pelicans vs. Suns Odds, Spread and Total

Pelicans vs. Suns Prediction and Pick

Even being on a two-game losing streak, the Pelicans come into this game with the seventh-best net rating over the last 10 games. They’ve been dominant recently, finding their groove on offense and defense. 

Phoenix got back in the win column, but is that a sign to fade it tonight? The Suns are 7-9 ATS after a win this year. The last game went into overtime, so it wouldn’t be surprising if this one was close too. 

The Pelicans have won the last two matchups against the Suns, and they are live to do it again. Phoenix doesn't have anyone who is strong and fast enough to keep up with Zion Williamson. The Suns have lost five of their last six games and are 20th in defensive rating over the last 10 games. 

New Orleans has dropped two in a row, but it's shooting should be up to par tonight and lead it to a win.

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