Brooklyn Nets vs Phoenix Suns Matchup

Check out our free Suns vs Nets prediction for this NBA matchup in Brooklyn. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Suns are currently 21-21.
  • Phoenix has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (8th).
  • The Suns are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Nets.
  • The Nets are at 14-30.
  • The Nets are averaging 106.4 points per game so far.
  • The Nets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Suns.

Suns vs Nets Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the 14-30 Brooklyn Nets will host the 21-21 Phoenix Suns at the Barclays Center. The Nets are 12th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic Division, while the Suns are 10th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Pacific Division. Brooklyn is currently on a four-game losing streak.

Phoenix is favored by 10.5 points, and the over/under is set at 219.5. The Suns are -521 on the moneyline, while the Nets are +390. YES will be televising the non-conference matchup.

Suns vs. Nets Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Phoenix Suns at Brooklyn Nets
  • Where: Brooklyn at Barclays Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
  • Betting Odds PHO -10.5, PHO -521 | BKN +390 O/U 219.5

Suns Preview: Is It the Suns Game to Lose on the Road?

The Suns fell to 21-21 on the season after a 118-92 road loss to the Cavaliers on Monday. Phoenix entered the game as +8 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 210 points came in well under the 238-point line.

After a 27-27 tie in the 1st quarter, Cleveland went on an 11-0 run, stretching their lead from 62-48 to 73-48. The Suns were outscored 32-19 in the 2nd quarter and 34-24 in the 3rd, leaving them trailing 93-70 heading into the 4th.

In their 118-92 loss to the Cavaliers, the Suns managed just 92 points, with Kevin Durant leading the way, scoring 23 points and grabbing 7 rebounds, shooting 56.2% from the field. Devin Booker added 15 points, while Tyus Jones contributed 13 points, hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip.

As a team, the Suns hit 10 threes, shooting 38.5% from beyond the arc, and finished with an overall field goal percentage of 46.8%. Durant scored 10 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Booker added 7 in the same period.

Defensively, the Suns struggled in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, giving up 32 and 34 points, respectively, in their 118-92 loss to the Cavaliers. Even though they held Cleveland to 43% shooting overall, Phoenix couldn’t contain the Cavaliers from deep, allowing them to hit 19 threes at a 41% clip.

The Suns sent the Cavaliers to the line 23 times, where they converted 17 free throws. Phoenix also allowed 15 offensive rebounds while recording 3 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Nets Preview: Can Brooklyn Lock in a Home Win?

After a 118-92 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday, the Suns are now 21-21 for the season. Phoenix, who were +8 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 26 points. The total score of 210 points fell short of the 238-point O/U line.

The game was tied at 27 after the 1st quarter, but Cleveland took control with a 32-19 2nd quarter. An 11-0 run by the Cavaliers extended their lead from 62-48 to 73-48, and they entered the 4th quarter up 93-70 before closing out the game.

The Nets struggled offensively in their 99-95 loss to the Knicks, shooting just 37.2% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average, hitting 30% with 12 made threes.

D'Angelo Russell led the way for Brooklyn, scoring 23 points and dishing out 10 assists, though he shot 35.3% from the floor and 36.4% from deep. Cameron Johnson added 16 points, shooting 30% overall and 22.2% from three, while Tyrese Martin contributed 13 points, hitting 62.5% of his shots and making 3 threes at a 50% clip.

Despite a tough 2nd quarter where they allowed 35 points, the Nets' defense tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 15 points, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. Overall, they allowed 99 points on 46% shooting from the field.

Brooklyn did an excellent job defending the three, holding the Knicks to 28% shooting and just 8 made threes. They sent New York to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Nets finished with 33 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and added 9 blocks.

Suns vs Nets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road games, Phoenix has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 111 points per game.
  • Across their three previous home games, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 89 points per game.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 0-3 straight up.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Suns have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.

Suns vs Nets Prediction

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