Phoenix Suns (19-20) vs. Washington Wizards (6-32)
January 16, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +10.5; Over/Under: 233
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The Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards meet Thursday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Hornets, lost to the Hawks, and they play the Pistons, Cavs, and Nets next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.5 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.2 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.2 points and 4 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Thunder and Timberwolves, and they play the Warriors, Kings, and Lakers next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.3 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 122.6 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.5 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 14.5 points and 2.3 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.2 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last six road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Wizards have won nine of their last 10 night games against Suns teams that held a losing record.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last three night games against the Suns.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Wizards have lost 16 of their last 17 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Suns have won each of their last six games at Capital One Arena when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games at Capital One Arena against Pacific Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last four games at Capital One Arena when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Jordan Poole ranks 7th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.2) this season.
- Alex Sarr ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.6) this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Tyus Jones ranks 4th amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (4.7) this season.
- Kevin Durant ranks 6th amongst qualified players for points per game (27.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (122.6).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for point differential per game this season (-14.3).
- The Suns rank 30th for points in the paint per game (41.8) this season.
- The Suns rank 29th for points in the paint (1632) this season.
Wizards vs Suns Injury Report
The Suns will be without Jusuf Nurkic due to an illness. Nick Richards is questionable after just getting traded from the Hornets. Bradley Beal is doubtful with an ankle injury.
The Washington Wizards will be without Marvin Bagley III, Malcolm Brogdon, and Saddiq Bey.
Wizards vs Suns Prediction
I don’t want to back the Washington Wizards as much as the next guy, but double-digit chalk with the Suns isn’t an option. As I’ve said countless times this season, the Suns are possibly the most underachieving team in the NBA. The Suns are also 13-25-1 ATS on the year, which is easily the worst cover team in the NBA. The Suns are still down Nurkic which isn’t great for a team that lacks size to begin with. Beal is also out with an ankle injury. The Wizards are awful, but that doesn’t mean we make the Suns a gigantic favorite, especially with their new injury situation. I’ll plug my nose and grab the points with the Wizards at home.
