Suns vs Pelicans Prediction and NBA Tips - 7 March 2026
Last updated: Mar 7, 2026, 2:10AM | Published: Mar 6, 2026, 4:00PM
The Phoenix Suns will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at Mortgage Matchup Center on Saturday, starting at 1:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Devin Booker, Jalen Green and Grayson Allen, the Suns are looking to overcome a Pelicans side 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?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Phoenix vs New Orleans NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Suns a 61% chance of beating the Pelicans at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Suns vs Pelicans: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Suns $1.56, Pelicans $2.50
- Line: Suns -4 ($1.91), Pelicans +4 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 228 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 $1.56 and the Pelicans at $2.50.
The Suns are listed as 4-point favourites against the Pelicans, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pelicans (+4) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 228 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) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 228-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Suns vs Pelicans: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Orleans at $2.50 with Bet365
- Line: Pelicans +4 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 228 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Suns vs Pelicans predictions are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Suns have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pelicans to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Suns vs Pelicans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Suns vs Pelicans at Mortgage Matchup Center this Saturday is the Suns winning 115-112.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Phoenix vs New Orleans game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Suns vs Pelicans prediction, put together by experts in the US.
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Suns vs Pelicans: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Suns and Pelicans at Mortgage Matchup Center is scheduled to tip off 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 stated.
Conclusion
Our Phoenix vs New Orleans predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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