Saturday, April 9, 2016

Smoothie King Center

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The Phoenix Suns travel to Smoothie King Center to play the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, April 9, 2016. The opening line for this game has New Orleans as 3 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 207.

The Suns come into this game with an overall record of 21-58 and a road record of 8-32. They are 4th in the Pacific Division. They currently have a point differential of -7.2 as they are averaging 100.4 points per game while giving up 107.7 per contest. Phoenix is 5-9 against division opponents and they have a conference record of 15-34. They are 2-8 in their last 10 games. The Pelicans have an overall record of 29-49 and a home record of 20-18. They currently are 5th in the Southwest Division. They are averaging 102.4 points per game and surrendering 105.7, good for a point differential of -3.3. New Orleans has a division record of 4-12 and a conference record of 19-30. In their last 10 games they are 4-6.

Devin Booker comes into this contest averaging 13.7 points per game while playing 27.7 minutes per night so far this season for the Suns. He pulls down 2.4 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.6 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 42% while his free throw percentage is currently at 83%. Mirza Teletovic averages 11.8 points per game in 21 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.1 assists per contest and 3.8 rebounds per game for Phoenix. His field goal percentage is 42% for the year while his free throw percentage is 77%.

Jrue Holiday averages 16.8 points per game while playing 28.2 minutes per contest this year for the Pelicans. He grabs 3 rebounds per game and has 6 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage currently is at 84%. Ryan Anderson averages 17 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 30.4 minutes per contest. He also averages 6 rebounds per contest and 1.1 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 87%.

Phoenix averages 100.4 points per contest this season which ranks them 22nd in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -7.2 and their shooting percentage is 43% as a team which has them ranked 28th. Behind the arc they shoot 35% which is good for 14th in the league. They average 52.9 rebounds per game and 20.6 assists per game which ranks them 10th and 25th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 30th with 17.2 per game. The Suns allow 107.7 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 29th in the league. They also allow a 47% shooting percentage and a 38% average from behind the arc ranking them 27th and 30th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 52.3 rebounds a game which ranks 16th and they give up 22.4 assists per contest which puts them in 18th place in the league. They force 14.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 12th in the league.

New Orleans averages 102.4 points per game this year which ranks them 15th in the league. Their average scoring margin is -3.3 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them sitting in the 19th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 11th in the NBA. They average 50.6 rebounds per game and 21.9 assists per contest which ranks them 21st and 17th respectively. In the turnover department the Pelicans rank 7th with 13.4 per game. The Pelicans allow 105.7 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 25th in the league. They also allow a 46% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the arc ranking them 26th and 23rd in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 52.1 rebounds a game which ranks 13th and they give up 22.9 assists per contest which puts them in 21st place in the league. The Pelicans force 13.8 turnovers per game which ranks them 19th in the NBA.

The Suns average 98.1 points per game on the road this season and they have scored 100 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of -11.4 on the road and in their past 3 games their difference is -6.3 per contest. The Suns have an offensive rating of 102 and a defensive rating of 109.4. In terms of pace they average 98.3 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 49%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 53% and they shoot 3 pointers on 30% of their shots. Phoenix turns the ball over an average of 15.2 times per 100 possessions and they force 13.5 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%.

The Pelicans score 105.7 ppg at home and they have averaged 98.7 points per contest in their last 3 games. They have an average scoring differential of -0.7 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of -0.2 points per game. The Pelicans rating on offense is 105.3 and they have a defensive rating of 108.7. They get 96.8 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 50%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 54% and they attempt 3 pointers on 28% of their shot attempts. New Orleans turns the ball over on 12.3 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 12.7 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 52%.

Phoenix Suns Betting Trends

The Phoenix Suns are 34-45-0 against the spread

The Phoenix Suns are 38-41-0 against the over/under

New Orleans Pelicans Betting Trends

The New Orleans Pelicans are 35-43-0 against the spread

The New Orleans Pelicans are 39-37-2 against the over/under

Phoenix Suns Injuries

12/29/15 PG Eric Bledsoe Knee out for season
04/04/16 PG Brandon Knight Hernia out for season
02/02/16 F T.J. Warren Ankle out for season

New Orleans Pelicans Injuries

04/07/16 G Tim Frazier Ankle is upgraded to probable Friday vs. LA Lakers
04/02/16 PG Norris Cole Back out indefinitely
03/29/16 F Alonzo Gee Quad out for season
03/29/16 PG Jrue Holiday Eye out for season
03/25/16 F Ryan Anderson Groin out indefinitely
03/20/16 F Anthony Davis Knee out for season
03/10/16 G Eric Gordon Finger out for season
02/25/16 G Bryce Dejean-Jones Wrist out for season
02/12/16 G Tyreke Evans Knee out for season
01/11/16 F Quincy Pondexter Knee out for season

Guy's Pick: Take Phoenix

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