Suns vs. Pelicans line, picks: Advanced NBA model releases selections for Friday's Game 3 Matchup

The Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans clash in a pivotal Game 3 contest on Friday evening at 9:30 p.m. ET. Phoenix is favored by two points in the latest Suns vs. Pelicans odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is set at 216. (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

Before making any Suns vs. Pelicans picks, you NEED to check out the NBA predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model enters the first full week of the 2022 NBA playoffs on a stunning 86-56 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning almost $2,400. Anyone following it has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows Phoenix guard Chris Paul is an elite all-around threat in the backcourt. He is a creative and efficient distributor while being fearless driving and dishing. With guard Devin Booker out (right hamstring strain), Paul will be thrust into a more aggressive mode. The 12-time All-Star is averaging 23.5 points and 12 assists through two games. 

The model also knows New Orleans forward Brandon Ingram is an agile and aggressive three-level scorer. Ingram consistently sets defenders up and has the length to shoot right over them. The Duke product is also active on the defensive end. The 2016 second overall pick is putting up 27.5 points, seven rebounds and eight assists per game through two matchups. 

Now, it has set its sights on Suns vs. Pelicans. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread has ALL the value! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

Who wins Suns vs. Pelicans? And which side of the spread has ALL the value? ... Join SportsLine right now to find out which side of Suns vs. Pelicans spread you should be all over Friday, all from the model on a roll on NBA picks!

Here are the computer's selections Suns vs. Pelicans. Simulations run every 15 minutes and are subject to change. SportsLine members can always get the latest picks on the game forecast page.

Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans | 4/22 | 8 p.m. ET

Against The Spread

Pick: New Orleans +2
The Pelicans cover in 48 percent of simulations and the model has identified them as the value side

Pick: Over 216
The Over hits in 72 percent of simulations 

Projected Final Score: Suns 115, Pelicans 113

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