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The Phoenix Suns (3-1) enter this contest riding high. The Suns, winner of three of four this season, put together one of the more impressive victories of the young season when they soundly defeated the defending NBA champion Golden State Warriors 134-105.
The Suns may have the most complete team in the NBA and are making it known early in 2022, that they plan on competing for an NBA title. The New Orleans Pelicans are no slouch as they boost some of the most exciting young players in the NBA.
The Pelicans boast three players averaging over 20 points per game: Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCollum. There will be fireworks in Phoenix on Friday night.
The betting odds and predictions are below:
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Devin Booker has been lighting it up for the Phoenix Suns in 2022, averaging over 32 points per game. Booker provides the outside shooting that stretches an NBA defense.
Chris Paul is the ultimate floor general, leading the Suns in assists and steals yet again. Chris Paul is averaging just under ten points a night but can step up his scoring prowess at any time.
DeAndre Ayton has returned to the Phoenix fold and is wildly productive in 2022. Ayton is averaging just a hair under a double-double at 18 points and nine rebounds per game.
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Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans Match Details
Fixture: New Orleans Pelicans @ Phoenix Suns
Date and Time: Friday, October 28, 10:00 PM ET
Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans Best Pick:
Expect the New Orleans Pelicans to push the action and challenge the Phoenix Suns up-and-down the court. The young Pelicans may feel that is their best way to outrun and tire the veteran Chris Paul.
Paul is as resilient a competitor that exists in the NBA. In a bright spot tonight, Chris Paul steps up his scoring to lead the Phoenix Suns to victory.
Chris Paul; Points: Over 12.5
Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans Final Prediction
I can't wait for this one. This game will be a measuring stick game for the New Orleans Pelicans to see if they can compete at the highest level. The Phoenix Suns know what they have--a veteran team that's only goal is an NBA title. The Suns' crowd will be hyped for this one. I'm going to take the team that has been here before. The Phoenix Suns pull away late from the New Orleans Pelicans.
Phoenix Suns -7 (-105) (O/U 224, -110)
