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Pelicans vs. Suns Prediction: Phoenix to Win, Kevin Durant Projected for Big Game in Thursday's NBA Matchup [2/27/2025]

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Written by Jason Bevilacqua

Our expert prediction for Thursday's New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns matchup.

New Orleans Pelicans-Phoenix Suns Predictions and Game Preview.
PHX Arena sets the stage for the NBA matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns this Thursday.

The Phoenix Suns will face the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action at PHX Arena on Thursday, commencing at 9:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Suns as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's New Orleans-Phoenix game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Suns with a win probability of 73% and the Pelicans with 27%."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Suns lineup will feature stars like Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bol Bol, while the Pelicans will look to Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy.

For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Pelicans vs. Suns predictions page.

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Suns vs. Pelicans Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NBA game between the Pelicans and Suns 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Suns a 73% chance of beating the Pelicans. Our predicted final score has the Suns winning 121-114.

According to our model, the Suns (-6.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 237-point over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.

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Pelicans vs. Suns Odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Pelicans Suns
Spread +6.5 (-110) -6.5 (-110)
Moneyline +220 -258
Total o237 (-108) u237 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Pelicans vs. Suns Picks and Best Bets

Our model's strongest edge in today's Pelicans vs. Suns matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Pelicans vs. Suns Player Props

Betting on Pelicans vs. Suns NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at PHX Arena.

Zion Williamson is expected to lead the Pelicans in scoring, while Kevin Durant is projected to be the top scorer for the Suns.

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Kevin Durant is projected to be one of the top scorers in tonight's game.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Pelicans vs. Suns Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Thursday's action between the Suns and Pelicans at PHX Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Pelicans vs. Suns matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any New Orleans vs. Phoenix picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

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Conclusion

We predict the Suns, with a 73% win probability, will likely beat the Pelicans on Thursday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Pelicans vs. Suns insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Jason Bevilacqua
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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