The Cleveland Cavaliers pay a visit to the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Friday night. Here’s a Suns vs Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Cavaliers Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been in red-hot form as they’ve won seven of their last eight games overall. They will be eager to build on their current five-game win streak after blowing past the Lakers in a 129-99 home win on Wednesday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 25 points and five assists, Jaylon Tyson added 20 points with six assists, De’Andre Hunter added 19 points off the bench, and Jarrett Allen chipped in with 19 points on eight of 11 shooting. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 53 percent from the field and 17 of 44 from the 3-point line as they went back and forth with the Lakers in a tightly contested first half. Before they flipped a switch and absolutely dominated the second half by 72-44 to secure the statement win in front of a packed house.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in pretty good shape lately as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall. They will be aiming for a third straight victory after blowing past the red-hot Pistons in a 114-96 home win last night. Dillon Brooks led the team with 40 points, eight rebounds, and four assists on 13 of 22 shooting; Grayson Allen added 24 points with five assists, while Collin Gillespie chipped in with 16 points. As a team, the Suns shot 47 percent from the field and 16 of 42 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running with 72 points in the first half to take a 16-point lead into halftime. However, the game tightened up in the third quarter before the Suns went on a pivotal 16-3 run to put the game to bed early.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won 20 of their last 21 home games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last three games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last nine Friday home games.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last 12 games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last seven night games.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last five night games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Suns’ last six home games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Cavaliers’ last eight games as favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season – led by 18 points vs Hawks on November 16.
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for steals per game this season (10.2).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.2).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (61.1).
Suns vs Cavaliers Prediction
The Cavaliers are still missing some players, with Darius Garland, Max Strus, and Evan Mobley all ruled out, while the Suns have ruled out Devin Booker and Jalen Green. The Cavaliers have been on a tear lately, and they will be full of confidence after smashing the Lakers in a statement win on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Suns have been in great form themselves, and they just took down the Pistons in a massive win last night. It’s difficult to split these two teams currently, but the Suns are playing their second game of a back-to-back set, so I will lean with the Cavaliers to take advantage of this short line.