New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Picks and Predictions for Friday March 6 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/06/2026, 01:25 AM ET

The New Orleans Pelicans travel to face the Phoenix Suns on Friday March 6, 2026 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM and the game will be broadcast on GCSEN. The Suns enter this matchup as 4-point favorites, while at the time of this writing the moneyline and total were not released. Be sure to also check out our free NBA picks for more daily betting predictions and analysis from across the NBA.

Pelicans Trying to Find Consistency on the Road

New Orleans enters this matchup with a 19-44 overall record and an 8-23 record on the road this season. The Pelicans have had mixed results recently as they recently lost to the Lakers, recently lost to the Clippers, recently won over the Jazz, recently won over the Jazz again, and recently won over the Warriors.

Offensively, New Orleans averages 114.9 points per game while allowing 120.2 points per contest. The Pelicans shoot 46% from the field while averaging 43.8 rebounds and 25.2 assists per game.

One of the bright spots for the Pelicans has been their defensive activity. New Orleans averages 8.8 steals and 4.9 blocks per game, showing their ability to create turnovers and disrupt opposing offenses even though their overall defensive numbers remain a challenge.

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Suns Looking to Protect Home Court

Phoenix comes into this game with a strong 35-26 overall record and a 20-12 mark at home this season. The Suns have been competitive recently as they recently won over the Kings, recently won over the Lakers, recently lost to the Celtics, recently lost to the Trail Blazers, and recently won over the Magic in double overtime.

The Suns average 112.1 points per game while allowing 111.2 points per contest. Phoenix shoots 45% from the field while averaging 43.4 rebounds and 24.6 assists per game.

Phoenix has also been active defensively this season, averaging 10.0 steals per game which ranks among the stronger marks in the league. Their ability to generate turnovers often leads to transition scoring opportunities, especially when playing at home.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Pick

Suns -4

Phoenix enters this matchup as the stronger overall team and they have been especially solid on their home floor this season. The Pelicans have struggled defensively all year, allowing over 120 points per game, which could create opportunities for the Suns offense to find rhythm. With Phoenix playing at home and having the more balanced roster, the Suns should have the edge in this matchup.

New Orleans Pelicans vs Phoenix Suns Total Pick

Take the over if the total is set at 230

I expect both teams to find offensive opportunities in this game. New Orleans allows a high number of points per game, and Phoenix has shown they can score when their offense gets going. If the Pelicans contribute offensively as well, this matchup has a good chance of turning into a higher scoring contest.

Final Score Prediction: Suns 118, Pelicans 110

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Thursday.