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The Phoenix Suns (35-27) are favored by 5.5 points against the New Orleans Pelicans (20-44) on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, AZFamily, and Suns+.
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Suns vs. Pelicans Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Suns 119, Pelicans 110.
- Moneyline Pick: Suns (-221)
- Total Pick: Over 226.5 (computer predicts 229.2 points)
- Pick ATS: Suns (-5.5)
Recent Suns vs. Pelicans Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Suns | -4.5 | 240.5 | -185 | +153 | 123-114 PHO |
| 12/26/2025 | Suns | -5.5 | 241.5 | -197 | +163 | 115-108 PHO |
| 11/10/2025 | Suns | -8.5 | 227.5 | -368 | +289 | 121-98 PHO |
| 2/28/2025 | Suns | -9.5 | 227.5 | -424 | +328 | 125-108 PHO |
| 2/27/2025 | Suns | -6.5 | 237 | -248 | +203 | 124-116 NO |
| 12/5/2024 | Suns | -1.5 | 223.5 | -126 | +106 | 126-124 NO |
Suns 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Phoenix is 38-24-0 ATS this season.
- The Suns have an 8-4 record against the spread when favored by 5.5 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in 25 of Phoenix's 64 games with a set total.
- This season, the Suns have been favored 30 times and won 22, or 73.3%, of those games.
- This season, Phoenix has won nine of its 10 games, or 90%, when favored by at least -221 on the moneyline.
Pelicans 2025-26 Betting Trends
- New Orleans' ATS record is 35-28-1 this season.
- The Pelicans have an 18-16-1 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 5.5 points or more this year.
- New Orleans has gone over in 33 of its 64 games with a set total (51.6%).
- The Pelicans are 11-41 in games they were the underdog on the moneyline (winning 21.2% of those games).
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +183 or longer, New Orleans has a record of 4-28 (12.5%).
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Suns vs. Pelicans Injury Report
Suns
Suns:
Dillon Brooks: Out (Hand),
Jordan Goodwin: Out (Calf),
Mark Williams: Out (Foot)
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Dejounte Murray: Day-To-Day (Reconditioning)
Suns vs. Pelicans Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, March 6, 2026
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, AZFamily, and Suns+
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Arena: PHX Arena
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