New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns NBA Playoffs Game 5 Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions

The Pelicans are not pulling any punches against the top seed Suns and they are tied at 2-2 with them as the series move back to Phoenix for Game 5. Will the Suns be able to defend the home court in this game or will the Pelicans surprise us again?

The Pelicans are on the right path to making the biggest surprise in these NBA playoffs if they can win two more games against the Suns. Of course, the Suns still have the home-court advantage, but they seem to be struggling without Devin Booker, who is still out with a hamstring injury.

Phoenix Suns Stats:

Record (Regular Season +Playoffs): 66-20

ATS: 46-40-0

Over/Under: 43-42-1

With the series tied at 2-2, it’s way to early to talk about the Pelicans eliminating the Suns. But if that does happen, it will be only the fifth time in the league’s history that the eight seed upset the first seed and first time since 2011. In any case, the Pelicans have already proved that they are a team for the future, especially since they’ve been without Zion Williamson the entire season.

New Orleans Pelicans Stats:

Record (Regular Season + Playoffs): 40-48

ATS: 43-42-1

Over/Under: 35-49-2

So, here are my picks and predictions for Tuesday’s NBA matchup between the New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns.

Game 5 Info for New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 10 p.m. ET
TV: TNT (How to Watch Game 5 Online)
Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ

New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Game 5 Odds Analysis

Not only did the Pelicans win Game 4, they did it by 15 points, which is the the largest win of the series. So, some people may be surprised to see a -6.5 spread on the Suns for Game 5. However, the game will be played in Phoenix and the Suns are still the top seed in the league, so that number sounds about right.

When it comes to total points, the line is exactly the same as it was ahead of Game 4, despite the fact that the last three games in the series have gone over. In any case, the line is set at 215.5 total points and if you want to bet on it, perhaps you should first check our NBA playoffs parlay tips.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Game 5 Picks

Before we share our top betting predictions for the Pelicans vs Suns Game 5, make sure to check our daily NBA predictions. Now, here are our betting picks for the Pelicans vs Suns duel:

Phoenix Suns to Cover the Spread (-6.5) @ -110 (Odds via BetMGM)

The Suns were thoroughly blown away by the Pelicans in Game 4 and that has to be said. Even Chris Paul ended the game with just four points, all the while being frustrated by defensive efforts of Herbert Jones and Jose Alvarado. However, it also has to be said the referees allowed the Pelicans to play a tough defense on Paul, bordering on illegal.

That likely won’t be the case in Game 5 in Phoenix and if anyone has experience on how to overcome adversity and forget about a bad loss ahead of another important game, it is Chris Paul. We also expect to see better contribution from other players since they only one who showed up on offense for the Suns was Ayton. All in all, we don’t see Game 4 repeating and we expect the Suns to cover the spread in Game 5.

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Over 215.5 Total Points @ -110 (Odds via Caesars)

Only the first game in the New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns series has gone under the designated total points line. What’s even more surprising is that the line kept dropping after each game, despite this fact. Now it is at 215.5 total points, which is the same as it was for Game 4.

Yes, Devin Booker is out and yes, the Suns can play suffocating defense. But the trend in this series is pretty clear – you should bet on over. With that in mind, our next prediction for Pelicans vs Suns Game 5 is over 215.5 total points.

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Our Bonus Player Prop Pick: Chris Paul Over 20.5 Total Points @ -135 (Odds via DraftKings)

After a disappointing performance in Game 4 of the Pelicans vs Suns series in which he only scored 4 points, Chris Paul will have to step up again like he did in previous games if the Suns want to have a chance of winning the game, especially with Devin Booker sidelined with an injury.

In fact, the Suns won both games in which Paul scored over 20 points. So, with Game 5 being so important, we can see Chris Paul using his experience to deal with the Pelicans’ defense. Our pick is for Chris Paul to score at least 21 points in Game 5.