The Phoenix Suns play host to the Washington Wizards at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday night. Here’s a Suns vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Wizards Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards have been in pretty good form lately, as they’ve won five of their last nine games overall. However, they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting trounced by the slumping Pelicans in a 128-107 loss on Friday. Kyshawn George and Tristan Vutkevic led the team in scoring with 15 points each while Alex Sarr chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the Wizards shot 43 percent from the field and 11 of 35 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Pelicans’ starters from the tipoff. They fell behind by 10 points at halftime, and things only got worse in the third quarter where they allowed 40 points.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been on a tear as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be gunning for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Knicks in a 112-107 win on Friday. Devin Booker led the team with 31 points and eight assists, Dillon Brooks added 27 points with seven rebounds and five assists while Royce O’Neale chipped in with 12 points. As a team, the Suns shot 45 percent from the field and 16 of 42 from the 3-point line as they traded shots with the Knicks in a close contest they were losing, but once the game went into final 2:00 it was the Suns who outscored the Knicks by 11-6 to secure the gritty win in front of their home fans.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 12 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Suns have won each of their last nine home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last 14 games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Wizards have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Suns have lost each of their last four games after winning as underdogs.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Southeast Division opponents following a win.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in five of their last six night games against the Suns.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Suns’ last eight night games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Wizards’ last four road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Mark Williams ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for FG% (65.7%) this season.
- Collin Gillespie ranks 13th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.8) this season.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Alex Sarr rank 1st amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (3.1) this season.
- Kyshawn George ranks T25th amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.2%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (10.4).
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season – led by 18 points vs Hawks on November 16.
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (48.0).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (13.7).
Suns vs Wizards Prediction
The Wizards have ruled out Cam Whitmore and the newly acquired Trae Young, while the Suns are still missing Jalen Green. The Wizards were on a nice run before they dropped their last two games. Their defense was certainly poor in their big loss to the Pelicans on Friday, so it’s no surprise that they are heavy underdogs against the red-hot Suns, who are coming into this one fresh off a win over the Knicks. These teams last met on Dec. 29, and it was the Suns who won by 115-101 on the road, but I am expecting a bigger margin of victory for this one, so I’m not too worried about this line. Give me the Suns to continue their strong run with a comfortable win and cover here.