Teams trending in opposite directions clash when the New Orleans Pelicans battle the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup on Thursday. New Orleans is coming off a 109-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, while Phoenix dropped a 151-148 overtime decision at Memphis that same night. The Pelicans (15-43), who have won two in a row, are just 4-24 on the road this season. The Suns (27-31), who have lost two in a row, are 16-11 on their home court.

Tip-off from Footprint Center in Phoenix is set for 9 p.m. ET. The Suns are 7-point favorites in the latest Pelicans vs. Suns odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 237. The Suns are -288 on the money line (risk $288 to win $100), while the Pelicans are +233 (risk $100 to win $233).

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