The Phoenix Suns (20-18) wrap up a 6-game road trip when they face the Cleveland Cavaliers (24-14) Wednesday. Tip-off from Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Cavaliers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Suns are struggling right now. They have lost 3 straight games, and 6 of their last 7, going 1-4 on their road trip. Phoenix is coming off a 102-83 loss to the New York Knicks Monday as a 3-point underdog.
The Cavaliers have won 2 in a row and 7 of their last 10 games. They also played Monday, picking up a 145-134 overtime win over the Chicago Bulls as 4-point home favorites.
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Suns at Cavaliers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:46 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Cavaliers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns +4.5 (-105) | Cavaliers -4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Suns at Cavaliers key injuries
Suns
- G Devin Booker (groin) out
- F Cameron Johnson (knee) out
Cavaliers
- G Darius Garland (thumb) doubtful
- C Evan Mobley (ankle) questionable
- F Dean Wade (shoulder) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Suns at Cavaliers picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 116, Suns 110
Moneyline
The Suns can’t seem to find their way without Booker. They are 2-7 in 9 games without him and 2-8 if you include the game he left after playing only 4 minutes. They are 6-13 on the road and 1-4 on this road trip.
The Cavs (-200) are 17-4 at home this season, but the risk isn’t worth the reward.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Suns are 19-19 ATS overall this season and 8-11 ATS on the road.
The Cavs are 19-16-3 ATS overall and 14-6-1 ATS at home.
The Suns are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 trips to Cleveland.
BET CAVALIERS -4.5 (-115).
Over/Under
The Suns have not scored more than 104 points in 4 of their last 6 games and in 3 straight. However, they scored 125 in the other 2.
The Over is 4-0 in the Cavs’ last 4 games following an ATS win and 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
BET OVER 217.5 (-110).
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