The Brooklyn Nets (27-16) and Phoenix Suns (21-24) meet Thursday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nets vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Nets failed to cover the spread as 2.5-point favorites Tuesday in a 106-98 loss at the San Antonio Spurs. G Kyrie Irving (sore calf) was a late scratch, but is expected to play Thursday. Brooklyn has lost 3 straight after losing F Kevin Durant (knee).
The Suns failed to cover as 12-point underdogs Monday in a 136-106 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies. F Mikal Bridges scored a team-high 21 points as Phoenix lost for the 12th time in 14 games. The Suns have the 10th-best home record at 14-7. F Cameron Johnson (knee) is probable to return to the lineup Thursday after being out for more than 2 months.
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Nets at Suns odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:01 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nets -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Suns +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nets -3.5 (-108) | Suns +3.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Nets at Suns key injuries
Nets
- F Kevin Durant (knee) out
- G Kyrie Irving (calf) probable
Suns
- G Devin Booker (groin) out
- F Cameron Johnson (knee) probable
- G Chris Paul (hip) questionable
- G Cameron Payne (foot) out
- G Landry Shamet (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nets at Suns picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 117, Nets 107
Moneyline
BET SUNS (+130).
The Nets have not proven they can win since losing Durant. While the Suns have struggled without Booker, Phoenix pulled off an impressive win as a 12.5-point underdog 125-113 at the Golden State Warriors Jan. 10 on TNT. Phoenix’ backup guards should come out extra motivated in this spot to impress once again on national TV, this time vs. a vulnerable Nets team.
Against the spread
PASS.
There is no need to buy the extra 3.5 points on the Suns when Phoenix should win straight up. Bet the moneyline or total instead.
Over/Under
BET OVER 220.5 (-110).
The Over is 6-1 in the Suns’ last 7 games vs. teams with a winning record and 10-2 in the last 12 meetings between these 2 teams in Phoenix. The Over is 3-1 in the Suns’ last 4 games and Thursday’s meeting should be another high-scoring matchup.
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