A big Game 5 Western Conference duel features the New Orleans Pelicans and the Phoenix Suns battling it out on Tuesday night at 10 p.m. ET. Phoenix is favored by 6.5 points in the latest Pelicans vs. Suns odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is set at 214.5. (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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The model knows Phoenix center Deandre Ayton has all the physical tools needed to dominate. Ayton has a variety of post moves with a nice back-to-basket game. The Arizona product also has a soft touch around the rim. The 2018 first overall pick is averaging 20.5 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. In his last contest, he finished with 23 points, eight rebounds, and shot 11-for-14 from the field. 

The model also knows New Orleans guard CJ McCollum is a fantastic three-level scorer who is fearless when driving down the lane. McCollum has a pure jumper from mid-range and 3-point land. The Lehigh product is putting up 24 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. In Game 3, McCollum racked up 30 points, four rebounds, and seven assists. 

Now, it has set its sights on Pelicans vs. Suns. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the spread has hits in well over 50 percent of simulations! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NBA picks.

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