Suns vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 7 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 6, 2026, 11:46PM | Published: Mar 6, 2026, 4:00PM
The Phoenix Suns will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Mortgage Matchup Center on Saturday, beginning at 1:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Devin Booker, Jalen Green and Grayson Allen, the Suns are aiming to beat a Pelicans team that includes Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Suns vs Pelicans game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Phoenix vs New Orleans NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Suns a 63% chance of defeating the Pelicans at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Suns vs Pelicans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Suns $1.54, Pelicans $2.55
- Line: Suns -4.5 ($1.91), Pelicans +4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 226.5 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 Suns at $1.54 and the Pelicans at $2.55.
The Suns are 4.5-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 226.5 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 53% of the time, while the 226.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Suns vs Pelicans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $2.55 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 226.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Suns vs Pelicans betting tips are based on world-class modelling and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Suns have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Suns vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Suns vs Pelicans at Mortgage Matchup Center this Saturday is the Suns winning 115-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Phoenix vs New Orleans game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Suns vs Pelicans prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Phoenix vs New Orleans game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Suns vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Suns and Pelicans at Mortgage Matchup Center is scheduled to commence at 1:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Phoenix Suns vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Saturday 7 March 2026
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Phoenix vs New Orleans predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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