The Phoenix Suns travel to the Barclays Center to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. Here’s a Nets vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Nets vs Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns have been one of the form teams in the league as they’ve won 10 of their last 14 games overall. They will be eager to keep it going after taking down the Knicks in a 106-99 road win on Saturday. Devin Booker led the team with 27 points and four assists, Grayson Allen added 16 points off the bench while Mark Williams chipped in with 14 points and nine rebounds. As a team, the Suns shot just 41 percent from the field and 15 of 42 from the 3-point line as they poured in 36 points in the second quarter to stay within striking distance. Before they clicked into gear with a pivotal 15-0 run at the end of the third quarter to set up the gritty win on the road despite a poor game from Dillon Brooks. He shot just two of 13 from the field for his five points.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Nets have been in terrible form as they’ve lost nine of their last 11 games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting smashed by the Bulls in a 124-102 road defeat last night. Nolan Traore led the team in scoring with 16 points off the bench, Danny Wolf added 14 points while Nic Claxton chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Nets shot just 46 percent from the field and 16 of 37 from the 3-point line but they were in deep trouble early in this contest and they never truly threatened after getting outscored by 39-22 in the first quarter. Noah Clowney scored just seven points on three of 11 shooting while Cam Thomas finished with 10 assists but just three points on one of six shooting off the bench.
Why the Brooklyn Nets will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last eight road games after winning as underdogs.
- The Nets have won each of their last three games as home underdogs following a road loss.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Nets’ last four games.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Suns have won each of their last 15 games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last 15 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Nets’ last six home night games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Suns’ last nine road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Nicolas Claxton is one of only seven qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds (7.6) and assists (4.1) per game this season.
- Noah Clowney ranks 4th amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made per game (2.1) this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Mark Williams ranks 4th amongst qualified players for FG% (65.6%) this season.
- Collin Gillespie ranks 8th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for points per game this season (108.8).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for field goals made per game this season (38.2).
- The Suns rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.5).
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season – led by 18 points vs Hawks on November 16.
Nets vs Suns Prediction
The Suns could be shorthanded again with Jalen Green, Jamaree Bouyea and Devin Booker all listed as questionable, while the Nets have ruled out Drake Powell, Ziaire Williams and Haywood Highsmith. The Nets will probably have Michael Porter Jr back in the lineup after he was rested last night, but I don’t think it will be enough to take down this Suns squad. They have really played well to win games despite being banged up. I think the Suns get the comfortable win and cover in this spot behind the strength of their defense.