Pelicans vs Suns Prediction and NBA Tips - 28 December 2025
Last updated: Dec 28, 2025, 12:10AM | Published: Dec 27, 2025, 2:00PM
The New Orleans Pelicans will sqaure off with the Phoenix Suns in NBA action at Smoothie King Center on Sunday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
With star players Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Jordan Poole, the Pelicans are aiming to beat a Suns side that includes Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Collin Gillespie.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pelicans vs Suns game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's New Orleans vs Phoenix NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Suns a 63% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Smoothie King Center.
Pelicans vs Suns: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Smoothie King Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pelicans $2.55, Suns $1.54
- Line: Pelicans +4.5 ($1.91), Suns -4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 240.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pelicans at $2.55 and the Suns at $1.54.
The Pelicans are listed as 4.5-point underdogs against the Suns, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Suns (-4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 240.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pelicans (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 240.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Pelicans vs Suns: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Phoenix at $1.54 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 240.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Pelicans vs Suns predictions are based on complex modelling and betting experience to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
Pelicans vs Suns: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Pelicans vs Suns at Smoothie King Center this Sunday is the Suns winning 121-117.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New Orleans vs Phoenix game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Pelicans vs Suns prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the New Orleans vs Phoenix match-up.
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Pelicans vs Suns: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Pelicans and Suns at Smoothie King Center is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Sunday 28 December 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Smoothie King Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our New Orleans vs Phoenix predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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