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Phoenix Suns (21-20) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (35-6)
January 20, 2025 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -8.5; Over/Under: 235.5
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The Phoenix Suns and the Cleveland Cavaliers duke it out at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Monday night. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns have been in great shape as they’ve won five of their last six games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Pistons in a 125-121 road win on Saturday. Kevin Durant led the team with 36 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, Devin Booker added 35 points on 11 of 22 shooting while Nick Richards chipped in with 21 points and 11 rebounds on seven of eight shooting off the bench. As a team, the Suns shot 50 percent from the field and seven of 25 from the 3-point line. The Suns found themselves in a real arm wrestle with the Pistons and couldn’t get any separation until late in the fourth quarter where they used a pivotal 9-4 run to escape with the gritty road win.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in great form as they’ve won 14 of their last 16 games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after taking down the Timberwolves in a 124-117 road win on Saturday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 36 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, Darius Garland added 29 points with six assists while Georges Niang chipped in with 15 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 45 percent from the field and 17 of 48 from the 3-point line as they poured in 60 points in the first half to keep pace with the Timberwolves. They broke free in the second half to lead by as many as 20 points at one stage.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Suns have lost each of their last nine games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Cavaliers have lost nine of their last 10 day games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Suns have won nine of their last 10 day games against the Cavaliers.
- The road team has covered the spread in 10 of the Cavaliers’ last 12 games.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Suns’ last seven games as underdogs following a road win has gone OVER the total points line.
- Twelve of the Cavaliers’ last 13 games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Cavaliers vs Suns Prediction
The Suns have ruled out Jusuf Nurkic once again, and they have Bradley Beal listed as questionable, while the Cavaliers are still missing Isaac Okoro and Evan Mobley. The Suns have been able to win five of their last six games despite being hampered by injuries, while the Cavaliers have cooled off a bit recently but are coming into this one fresh off a win over the Timberwolves. The loss of Mobley is significant for the Cavaliers as he has been a warrior this season, but they still have more than enough to take down these Suns. This game will come down to who plays better defense and that is definitely the Cavaliers, who should win comfortably at home.