With Devin Booker out of the lineup for the Suns, the New Orleans Pelicans have shocked the NBA with two upset wins and have a chance to take the series lead when things shift back to Phoenix for Game 5 on Tuesday.
The New Orleans Pelicans have taken full advantage of the Booker-less Suns, most recently winning 118-103 at home on Sunday. The first round series is now tied and heads back to Phoenix for Game 5 on Tuesday.
The Suns are 6.5-point favourites to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 214.5.
Pelicans vs. Suns NBA Betting Odds
The absence of Devin Booker is clearly being felt by Phoenix and sports bettors alike, as 59 per cent of the action is taking the underdog Pelicans in Game 5. The last three games in this series have each finished above the number, leading 84 per cent of bettors to take the Over on Tuesday.
This series is guaranteed to reach at least Game 6, with Game 6 and Game 7 having identical -120 odds on the NBA futures page. The Suns are still favoured to win the series at -303, while New Orleans remains an underdog at +236. The favoured exact series score is Phoenix to win in six games at +140.
New Orleans Pelicans
Brandon Ingram once again led the way in Game 4, dropping 30 points, including 16 in the third quarter. It was a balanced scoring attack for New Orleans, with their starters combining for 89 points. Jonas Valanciunas added a double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds, while CJ McCollum had 18 points and nine boards. Rookie Herb Jones had a huge defensive effort, primarily guarding Chris Paul and holding him to just four points on the night. Ingram and McCollum have been integral to the Pelicans success in this series. Ingram is averaging 29.8 points per game through four contests, while McCollum has added 24 ppg. Another big difference for New Orleans in Game 4 was the turnover battle. The Pelicans committed 46 turnovers in the first three games compared to 28 for Phoenix, leading to a point differential 72-27. New Orleans committed just seven turnovers in Game 4.
Phoenix Suns
With Booker out of the lineup, Paul needs to play better than he did in Game 4. Through the first three games of the series, Paul was averaging 25 points and 12.7 assists, but he managed just four points and 11 assists on 2-of-8 shooting from the field in Game 4. Paul had three turnovers in Game 4, after committing no turnovers and recording 28 assists across Game’s 2 and 3. His assist-to-turnover ration was 38-2 in the first three games. Denadre Ayton had a team-high 23 points on Sunday, while JaVale McGee had 14 and Cameron Johnson had 13. Booker remains out of the lineup indefinitely with a hamstring injury.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Pelicans vs. Suns?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 22 Apr 1:34pm | NO | -5.5 -111 | O +170.5 -132 |
| Closing 27 Apr 2:10am | NO | -6.5 +102 | U +216 -104 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Pelicans Team Leaders
| Points |
24.27 |
| Assists |
5.85 |
| Rebounds |
11.39 |
| FG% |
61.6 |
| Steals |
1.67 |
| Blocks |
0.88 |
| Points |
26.79 |
| Assists |
10.8 |
| Rebounds |
10.22 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
1.86 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
27 |
| Assists |
6.17 |
| Rebounds |
14.33 |
| FG% |
70 |
| Steals |
1.83 |
| Blocks |
0.83 |
| Points |
23.3 |
| Assists |
8.31 |
| Rebounds |
8.92 |
| FG% |
70 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
| Points |
24.27 |
| Assists |
5.85 |
| Rebounds |
11.39 |
| FG% |
61.6 |
| Steals |
1.67 |
| Blocks |
0.88 |
| Points |
26.79 |
| Assists |
10.8 |
| Rebounds |
10.22 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
1.86 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
27 |
| Assists |
6.17 |
| Rebounds |
14.33 |
| FG% |
70 |
| Steals |
1.83 |
| Blocks |
0.83 |
| Points |
23.3 |
| Assists |
8.31 |
| Rebounds |
8.92 |
| FG% |
70 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1 |
Injuries
Brandon Ingram (SF)
Devonte' Graham (PG)
Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Brandon Ingram (SF)
Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Jonas Valanciunas (C)
CJ McCollum (SG)
Larry Nance Jr. (SF)
Devonte' Graham (PG)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Torrey Craig (SF)
Landry Shamet (PG)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Cameron Payne (PG)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Brandon Ingram (SF) | Prob Thurs | Finger - 27 / 04 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Ingram is nursing a pair of right finger injuries, but he is expected to take on the Suns in Game 6 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Devonte' Graham (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Graham will not dress for Sunday's clash versus the Warriors as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Jonas Valanciunas (C) | Ques Wed | Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22 | 2-5 | 5-2 | + - |
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Valanciunas is tending to right ankle soreness, and it is undetermined if he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference Play-In against the Spurs. |
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| Brandon Ingram (SF) | Prob Wed | Hamstring - 07 / 04 / 22 | 4-5 | 6-3 | + - |
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Ingram is dealing with a tight right hamstring, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference Play-In against the Spurs. |
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| Jonas Valanciunas (C) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 04 / 04 / 22 | 5-6 | 6-5 | + - |
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Valanciunas missed the previous game with a sore right ankle, but it is likely that he will hit the court on Thursday against the Trail Blazers. |
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| Jonas Valanciunas (C) | Prob Wed | Foot - 29 / 03 / 22 | 6-7 | 6-7 | + - |
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Valanciunas is bothered by a sore right foot, but he is expected to battle the Blazers on Wednesday. |
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| Jonas Valanciunas (C) | Prob Sun | Foot - 27 / 03 / 22 | 6-8 | 6-8 | + - |
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Valanciunas is hampered by right foot soreness, but it is expected that he will be available for Sunday's tilt versus the Lakers. |
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| CJ McCollum (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22 | 6-8 | 6-8 | + - |
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McCollum is nursing a sprain left ankle, but it is likely that he will battle the Lakers on Sunday. |
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| Larry Nance Jr. (SF) | Prob Wed | Knee - 27 / 03 / 22 | 6-8 | 6-8 | + - |
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Nance Jr. sat out the last game with a right knee injury, but it is projected that he will take on the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. |
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| Devonte' Graham (PG) | Prob Mon | Hip - 19 / 03 / 22 | 10-9 | 8-11 | + - |
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Graham sat out the last contest with a right hip soreness, but it is likely that he will play against the Hornets on Monday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | Prob Thurs | Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 0-3 | + - |
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Crowder is battling a left shoulder injury, but it is expected that he will face the Mavericks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | day-to-day | Leg - 08 / 05 / 22 | 1-3 | 0-4 | + - |
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Crowder exited Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Mavericks due to a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will return. |
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| Torrey Craig (SF) | Prob Tues | Elbow - 06 / 05 / 22 | 2-3 | 1-4 | + - |
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Craig is nursing a right elbow contusion, but it is projected that he will play the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Landry Shamet (PG) | Prob Sun | Foot - 15 / 04 / 22 | 7-6 | 6-7 | + - |
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Shamet is bothered by a left foot sprain, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Pelicans. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 | 8-6 | 6-8 | + - |
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Ayton will not be active for Sunday's clash versus the Kings as he will be handed a day of rest. |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | Out Sun | Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 | 8-6 | 6-8 | + - |
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Crowder will not be available against the Kings on Sunday as he will have a day of rest. |
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| Cameron Payne (PG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 | 9-6 | 6-9 | + - |
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Payne is dealing with right knee soreness, and it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the winner of the Play-In. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 | 9-8 | 6-11 | + - |
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Ayton missed the previous outing with a sore right ankle, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jazz on Friday. |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 | 9-8 | 6-11 | + - |
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Crowder sat out the previous game with a sore right ankle, and it is uncertain if he will be available Friday against the Jazz. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 02 / 04 / 22 | 9-9 | 7-11 | + - |
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Ayton will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Thunder as he will receive a day of rest. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 22 Apr 1:34pm NO -5.5 -111 O +170.5 -132 Closing 27 Apr 2:10am NO -6.5 +102 U +216 -104 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Pelicans Team Leaders
Points 24.27
Assists 5.85
Rebounds 11.39
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.67
Blocks 0.88
Points 26.79
Assists 10.8
Rebounds 10.22
FG% 63.4
Steals 1.86
Blocks 1.09
Points 27
Assists 6.17
Rebounds 14.33
FG% 70
Steals 1.83
Blocks 0.83
Points 23.3
Assists 8.31
Rebounds 8.92
FG% 70
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
Points 24.27
Assists 5.85
Rebounds 11.39
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.67
Blocks 0.88
Points 26.79
Assists 10.8
Rebounds 10.22
FG% 63.4
Steals 1.86
Blocks 1.09
Points 27
Assists 6.17
Rebounds 14.33
FG% 70
Steals 1.83
Blocks 0.83
Points 23.3
Assists 8.31
Rebounds 8.92
FG% 70
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1
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Injuries
Brandon Ingram (SF)
Prob Thurs Finger - 27 / 04 / 22Devonte' Graham (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Ques Wed Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22Brandon Ingram (SF)
Prob Wed Hamstring - 07 / 04 / 22Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 04 / 04 / 22Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Prob Wed Foot - 29 / 03 / 22Jonas Valanciunas (C)
Prob Sun Foot - 27 / 03 / 22CJ McCollum (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22Larry Nance Jr. (SF)
Prob Wed Knee - 27 / 03 / 22Devonte' Graham (PG)
Prob Mon Hip - 19 / 03 / 22Jae Crowder (SF)
Prob Thurs Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 22Jae Crowder (SF)
day-to-day Leg - 08 / 05 / 22Torrey Craig (SF)
Prob Tues Elbow - 06 / 05 / 22Landry Shamet (PG)
Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 04 / 22Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22Jae Crowder (SF)
Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22Cameron Payne (PG)
Prob Sun Knee - 09 / 04 / 22Deandre Ayton (C)
Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22Jae Crowder (SF)
Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Sun Rest - 02 / 04 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Brandon Ingram (SF) Prob Thurs Finger - 27 / 04 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Ingram is nursing a pair of right finger injuries, but he is expected to take on the Suns in Game 6 of the Western Conference first round.
Devonte' Graham (PG) Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 2-5 5-2 + - Graham will not dress for Sunday's clash versus the Warriors as he will be given a day of rest.
Jonas Valanciunas (C) Ques Wed Ankle - 10 / 04 / 22 2-5 5-2 + - Valanciunas is tending to right ankle soreness, and it is undetermined if he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference Play-In against the Spurs.
Brandon Ingram (SF) Prob Wed Hamstring - 07 / 04 / 22 4-5 6-3 + - Ingram is dealing with a tight right hamstring, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference Play-In against the Spurs.
Jonas Valanciunas (C) Prob Thurs Ankle - 04 / 04 / 22 5-6 6-5 + - Valanciunas missed the previous game with a sore right ankle, but it is likely that he will hit the court on Thursday against the Trail Blazers.
Jonas Valanciunas (C) Prob Wed Foot - 29 / 03 / 22 6-7 6-7 + - Valanciunas is bothered by a sore right foot, but he is expected to battle the Blazers on Wednesday.
Jonas Valanciunas (C) Prob Sun Foot - 27 / 03 / 22 6-8 6-8 + - Valanciunas is hampered by right foot soreness, but it is expected that he will be available for Sunday's tilt versus the Lakers.
CJ McCollum (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 27 / 03 / 22 6-8 6-8 + - McCollum is nursing a sprain left ankle, but it is likely that he will battle the Lakers on Sunday.
Larry Nance Jr. (SF) Prob Wed Knee - 27 / 03 / 22 6-8 6-8 + - Nance Jr. sat out the last game with a right knee injury, but it is projected that he will take on the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Devonte' Graham (PG) Prob Mon Hip - 19 / 03 / 22 10-9 8-11 + - Graham sat out the last contest with a right hip soreness, but it is likely that he will play against the Hornets on Monday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jae Crowder (SF) Prob Thurs Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 22 1-2 0-3 + - Crowder is battling a left shoulder injury, but it is expected that he will face the Mavericks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Jae Crowder (SF) day-to-day Leg - 08 / 05 / 22 1-3 0-4 + - Crowder exited Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Mavericks due to a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will return.
Torrey Craig (SF) Prob Tues Elbow - 06 / 05 / 22 2-3 1-4 + - Craig is nursing a right elbow contusion, but it is projected that he will play the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Landry Shamet (PG) Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 04 / 22 7-6 6-7 + - Shamet is bothered by a left foot sprain, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Pelicans.
Deandre Ayton (C) Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 8-6 6-8 + - Ayton will not be active for Sunday's clash versus the Kings as he will be handed a day of rest.
Jae Crowder (SF) Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 8-6 6-8 + - Crowder will not be available against the Kings on Sunday as he will have a day of rest.
Cameron Payne (PG) Prob Sun Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 9-6 6-9 + - Payne is dealing with right knee soreness, and it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the winner of the Play-In.
Deandre Ayton (C) Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 9-8 6-11 + - Ayton missed the previous outing with a sore right ankle, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jazz on Friday.
Jae Crowder (SF) Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 9-8 6-11 + - Crowder sat out the previous game with a sore right ankle, and it is uncertain if he will be available Friday against the Jazz.
Deandre Ayton (C) Out Sun Rest - 02 / 04 / 22 9-9 7-11 + - Ayton will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Thunder as he will receive a day of rest.