Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Game Time | 3:30 pm EST |
Phoenix Suns Line | +2.5 |
Cleveland Cavaliers Line | -2.5 |
Total | 223.5 |
TV: | NBA TV |
Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this NBA MLK Day matchup, the team with the best record currently in the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers, are hosting the Phoenix Suns. The Cavs are struggling to build up a winning streak as they returned home from a three-game road trip. On the other hand, the Suns have been playing very good basketball lately, as they have back-to-back wins and just one loss in their last six matches.
Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report: Isaac Okoro, Evan Mobley are questionable.
Phoenix Suns Injury Report: Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic are questionable.
Cleveland Cavaliers Form and Trends
The Cavaliers have a 35-6 record this season and are sitting on the first place of the East. The Cavs are 28-13 against the spread and 28-13 in over/under, while having a 20-2 home record. The Cavaliers are 14-2 in their last 16 games and 3-4 against the spread in their last 7. Over is 11-3 in their last 14 games.
The Cavaliers are coming off 124-117 road victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavaliers in scoring with 23.1 points, adding 4.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. Darius Garland adds 21.2 points and a team-high 6.8 assists per game.
Phoenix Suns Form and Trends
The Suns have a 21-20 record this season and are tied with two more teams on the 9th place of the West. The Suns are 14-26-1 against the spread and 20-19-2 in over/under, while having an 8-12 road record. The Suns are 5-1 in their last 6 games and 2-4-1 against the spread in their last 7. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 games.
The Suns are coming off a 125-121 road victory against the Detroit Pistons. Kevin Durant leads the Suns in scoring with 27.1 points, adding 6.4 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Devin Booker adds 25.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.8 assists.
Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Cavaliers are second-best in the league with 122.1 points per game. The Cavs boast the best percentages both in field goals, with 50%, and in 3-pointers, with 39.6%. Defensively, they are allowing 112.1 points per game, ranking 12th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Suns average 113.2 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. Phoenix shoots with 47.5% from the field (9th), and with 37.6% from beyond the arc (5th). Defensively, the Suns allow 114.3 points per game, which is 20th in the league.
The Suns are 7-2 in their last 9 meetings against the Cavaliers, but the Cavaliers are 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings.
Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
In this Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, the Cavaliers are coming as -2.5 home favorites. The Cavaliers are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, and are the best home team this season, and are 14-8 against the spread, winning by an average of 11.9 points. On the other hand, the Suns might be in good form, but they are still the 27th covering road team in the NBA, with just 8-12 against the spread.
Getting just 2.5 points with the best team in the NBA that also has the best record feels like a bargain, and I’ll take it. Take the Cleveland Cavaliers and lay the -2.5 at home.
Nick’s Free Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -2.5
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