Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns Matchup

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

  • The Suns look to improve on their 21-20 record.
  • The Suns are averaging 113.2 points per game so far.
  • The Suns are coming off a 125-121 win vs. the Cavaliers.
  • The Cavaliers come in at 35-6.
  • Defensively, Cleveland are giving up 112.1 points per game.
  • The Cavaliers are coming off a 124-117 win vs. the Suns.

Suns vs Cavaliers Prediction

At 3:30 ET, the Phoenix Suns (21-20) will travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers (35-6) in a non-conference matchup. The Suns (+247) have won two straight games and are currently 10th in the Western Conference, while the Cavaliers (-302) are 1st in the Eastern Conference and have an 8-point spread.

This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and can be seen on AZFa.

Suns vs. Cavaliers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Phoenix Suns at Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Where: Cleveland at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
  • Date: Monday, January 20th
  • Betting Odds CLE -8, PHO +247 | CLE -302 O/U 234.5

Suns Preview: Can Phoenix Grab a Win on the Road?

The Suns improved to 21-20 on the season with a 125-121 win over the Pistons on Saturday. Phoenix, who were -1 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory. The game’s total points of 246.5 exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 19.5 points.

It was a tight game throughout, with the Suns leading by just one point after the 1st quarter and the teams tied at halftime. Phoenix edged ahead by outscoring Detroit 37-35 in the 3rd quarter and maintained their lead by winning the 4th quarter 27-26.

Kevin Durant and Devin Booker combined for 71 points in the Suns' win over the Pistons, with Durant scoring 21 of his 36 points in the 3rd quarter. Booker added 13 points in the 1st quarter and finished with 35 points on 50% shooting.

Nick Richards contributed 21 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 87.5% from the field. The Suns shot 50% as a team, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 7 threes at a 28% rate.

Defensively, the Suns allowed 121 points to the Pistons, who shot 46% from the field. Phoenix gave up 29 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd. The 3rd quarter was their toughest, allowing 35 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 26 points.

The Suns did a great job defending the three, holding the Pistons to 9 made threes on 27% shooting. They also finished with 37 defensive rebounds, though they allowed 15 offensive boards. Phoenix added 6 steals and 3 blocks in the game.

Cavaliers Preview: Can the Cavaliers Lock in a Home Win?

On Saturday, the Suns improved to 21-20 with a 125-121 road win over the Pistons. Phoenix, favored by 1 point, covered the spread with the 4-point victory. The game’s total points of 246.5 exceeded the over/under line of 226.5 by 19.5 points.

After a tight first half, which ended 61-60, the Suns edged ahead 98-95 in the 3rd quarter. They maintained their lead in the 4th, outscoring Detroit 27-26 to secure the win.

Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers to a win over the Timberwolves, scoring 36 points, 12 of which came in the 2nd quarter. He also added 8 rebounds and 7 assists, hitting 4 threes despite shooting just 26.7% from deep. Darius Garland contributed 29 points, knocking down 5 threes at a 50% clip, with 10 points in the 3rd quarter and 11 more in the 4th.

The Cavs connected on 17 threes as a team, shooting 35.4% from beyond the arc and 45.7% overall from the field. Ty Jerome added 15 points, hitting 2 threes without a miss, and Georges Niang also chipped in 15 points, with 7 coming in the final period.

Despite giving up 117 points, the Cavaliers managed to secure a win against the Timberwolves. Cleveland's defense was at its best in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed just 19 points, but they struggled in the 4th, giving up 38 points. Overall, the Cavaliers allowed Minnesota to shoot 47% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Timberwolves hit 15 threes at a 39% clip. Cleveland sent Minnesota to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Cavaliers grabbed 34 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and recorded 4 steals and 1 block.

Suns vs Cavaliers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five games away from home, the Suns have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 117 points per game in this stretch.
  • Cleveland has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 121 points per game while allowing 122. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
  • Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Suns have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Cavaliers have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Suns vs Cavaliers Prediction

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