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Brooklyn Nets at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Brooklyn Nets at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Brooklyn Nets (29-20) continue their Western Conference road swing Tuesday when they face the red-hot Phoenix Suns (40-9). Tip-off is 10 p.m. ET at Footprint Center. Below, we look at the Nets vs. Suns odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Nets have dropped four straight games and have fallen to sixth place in the Eastern Conference. They suffered a 110-106 loss Saturday to the Golden State Warriors when they were without both F Kevin Durant and G James Harden.

The Suns are the No. 1 team in the league and have won 10 straight games. They have only one loss since the start of 2022. They are playing without two starters in the frontcourt, but G Devin Booker is averaging 31.7 points per game over the last 11 games and G Chris Paul was named Western Conference Player of the Week. In his last six games, he is averaging 20.3 points and 12.8 assists.

Nets at Suns odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Nets +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Suns -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Nets +6.5 (-105) | Suns -6.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

Nets at Suns key injuries

Nets

F Kevin Durant (knee) out
F LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) out
G James Harden (hand) questionable
F Joe Harris (back) out
F Paul Millsap (personal) out

Suns

C Deandre Ayton (ankle) out
F Jae Crowder (wrist) out
F Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
F Abdel Nader (knee) out
G Cam Payne (wrist) out
F Dario Saric (knee) out
G Landry Shamet (ankle) out

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Nets at Suns odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 114, Nets 108

Money line

PASS on the money line. The Suns are playing extremely well despite the absence of Ayton and Crowder. The play of C JaVale McGee and Bismack Biyombo at center has been great in Ayton’s absence, while both Booker and Paul have been outstanding.

While the Nets have been much better on the road (17-7) than at home (12-13), they have lost their last two away from home.

It isn’t worth any play on the Suns with the line what it is. Get more value from the spread and total.

Against the spread

The Nets covered the spread against the Warriors Saturday but are only 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games. They lost by six at home to the Suns Nov. 27.

The Suns had to come back from 12 down to beat the San Antonio Spurs Sunday but failed to cover the spread. They are 6-4 ATS in their 10-game winning streak.

This will come down to Harden’s availability. The Suns will hold up in the frontcourt and will have a clear advantage in the backcourt if Harden is out. If he plays, it will stay pretty even.

Take the NETS +6.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The Nets have had four of their last eight games finish with totals of 226 or more.

The total was 220 in their first matchup this season.

The Suns’ last 13 games have only surpassed 225 points three times.

Take UNDER 226.5 (-112).

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San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The San Antonio Spurs (19-31) embark on a tough one-game road trip when they face the Phoenix Suns (39-9) Sunday. Tip-off from Footprint Center is 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Spurs vs. Suns odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Spurs are coming off a 131-122 home win over the Chicago Bulls Friday. San Antonio has won two of its last three outings but is 4-9 across its last 13 games. The Spurs have faced the Suns three times already this season and lost all three times.

The Suns have the best record in the league and have won nine games in a row, the most recent of which was a 134-124 home victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves Friday. G Chris Paul needed just nine field-goal attempts to record a triple-double in the win. G Devin Booker is averaging 32.1 points per game in the Suns’ last eight outings.

Spurs at Suns odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Spurs +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Suns -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Spurs +13.5 (-115) | Suns -13.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Spurs at Suns key injuries

Spurs

F Keita Bates-Diop (health and safety protocols) out
G Dejounte Murray (knee) out
C Jakob Poeltl (back) out
G Derrick White (rest) out

Suns

C Deandre Ayton (ankle) questionable
F Jae Crowder (wrist) questionable
F Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
C JaVale McGee (knee) questionable
F Abdel Nader (knee) out
G Cameron Payne (wrist) out
F Dario Saric (knee) out

Spurs at Suns odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 116, Spurs 107

Money line

PASS on the money line. The Suns are playing like the best team in the league and should roll against a shorthanded Spurs team that has struggled this season.

There is no reason to bet 11 times more than your potential return on this regular-season game. Get more value from the spread and the total.

Against the spread

The Spurs have lost all three games they have played this season against the Suns but covered the spread in two of those losses, losing by 4 points in both covers.

The problem with betting them to cover is that they have not covered the spread in their last 11 losses. The only way they are covering the spread is in wins, and if you think they are going to beat the Suns, it makes much more sense to bet the money line for the big payout.

That said, the Spurs are 3-0 ATS when they are at least nine-point underdogs.

The Suns are 5-5 ATS when favored by at least 10 points but have failed to cover their last two such games.

Take the SPURS +13.5 (-115) with this big spread.

Over/Under

None of the three games between the Suns and Spurs this season have had totals of more than 228 points, although the last meeting hit exactly 228.

Only two of the Suns’ last 11 games have had totals of more than 228 points.

Only three of the Spurs’ last 10 have finished with more than 228 points.

Take UNDER 227.5 (-110).

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Indiana Pacers at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Indiana Pacers at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Indiana Pacers (17-29) play the fourth game of their five-game road trip Saturday when they face the league-leading Phoenix Suns (35-9). Tip-off is 9 p.m. ET at Footprint Center. Below, we look at the Pacers vs. Suns odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Pacers have won two games in a row, including a 121-117 overtime win at the Golden State Warriors last time out Thursday. The Pacers held the Warriors to only 9-for-42 shooting on 3-point shots. Indiana had lost 10 of their previous 11 games before the 2-game win streak.

The Suns return home after sweeping a five-game road trip. They have only one loss in their last nine games. Phoenix has gone 34-6 since starting the season 1-3.

Pacers at Suns odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:22 a.m. ET.

Money line: Pacers +600 (bet $100 to win $600) | Suns -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Pacers +11.5 (-107) | Suns -11.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Pacers at Suns key injuries

Pacers

G Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) questionable
G Caris LaVert (calf) questionable
G T.J. McConnell (health and safety protocols) out
C Damontas Sabonis (ankle) out
C Myles Turner (foot) out
F T.J. Warren (foot) out

Suns

C Deandre Ayton (ankle) out
F Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
F Abdel Nader (knee) out
F Dario Saric (knee) out

Pacers at Suns odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 111, Pacers 98

Money line

The Pacers have won two road games in a row as underdogs, but they’re not a good bet away from home where they’re 5-17 on the season.

The Suns are 17-4 at home and are playing great basketball. However, you have to wager 10 times your potential return on them so it’s a PASS on the money line.

Against the spread

The Pacers are 22-22-2 ATS overall this season and 6-4-1 ATS over their last 11 games.

The Suns are 25-19 ATS overall and have covered the spread in seven of their last nine games. Lately, they cover when they win. They have covered the spread in eight of their last nine victories and have covered the last three games with double-digit spreads.

Take the SUNS -11.5 (-115).

Over/Under

Both the Pacers and the Suns have had more games go Under the projected total than hit the Over this season. Only one of the Suns’ last five games has hit the Over while the Pacers are 5-3 O/U in their last eight.

Phoenix has the second-best defensive rating in the league, so they will slow the Pacers’ recent scoring trends.

Take UNDER 219.5 (-108).

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Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Phoenix Suns at Dallas Mavericks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Mavericks (26-19) host the Phoenix Suns (34-9) at American Airlines Center Thursday for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Suns vs. Mavericks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Phoenix won its fourth consecutive game Tuesday by crushing the San Antonio Spurs 121-107 as a 4-point road favorite. The Suns are 7-1 straight-up (SU) and 6-2 ATS with the best net rating (plus-13.6) in January.

Dallas beat the Toronto Raptors 102-98 Wednesday but failed to cover as a 4.5-point home favorite. The Mavs are 9-1 SU and 6-4 ATS with the second-best net rating (plus-11.1) in 2022.

The Suns beat the Mavs in both meetings last regular season but Dallas was 2-0 ATS and both sides of the total cashed.

Suns at Mavericks odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:49 p.m. ET.

Money line: Suns -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Mavericks +122 (bet $100 to win $122)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns -2.5 (-120) | Mavericks +2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 215.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Suns at Mavericks key injuries

Suns

C Deandre Ayton (ankle) out

Mavericks

None.

Suns at Mavericks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 109, Mavericks 102

Money line

PASS with a heavy “lean” towards the Suns (-150) because I’m confident enough in Phoenix that I prefer to just lay the points.

The Suns have the best net rating this month and the Mavs are right behind them, but Phoenix plays much better against strong competition.

The Suns are 7-4 straight-up (SU) versus teams in the top-10 of adjusted net rating while the Mavs are 3-8 SU versus top-10 teams, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Furthermore, the Suns are 7-1 SU when playing an opponent who’s on the second of a back-to-back with plus-11.7 points per 100 possessions (ranked sixth), per CTG.

PASS ON THE MONEY LINE.

Against the spread

BET the SUNS -2.5 (-120) for 1 unit because both of Phoenix’s All-Star guards have Dallas All-Star Luka Doncic‘s number when they’ve faced off and this is a better spot for the Suns.

Phoenix PG Chris Paul has played against Luka seven times and CP3’s teams are 6-1 SU while Luka is shooting just 41.8% (23.6% from behind the arc) in those games.

Suns SG Devin Booker also has a 6-1 SU record versus Luka and the Mavs, five of those games were without CP3.

Booker is averaging 26.9 points per game (PPG) on 52.7% shooting (40.0% from behind the arc) whereas Luka is shooting just 17.0% from 3-point land in those contests.

The Suns are 11-6 ATS as road favorites with the third-best ATS margin (plus-6.3) and 8-1 ATS in their last nine visits to Dallas.

BET the SUNS -2.5 (-120).

Over/Under

Slight “LEAN” to the UNDER 215.5 (-108) for a small wager because both teams are elite defensively and the sharp money is on the Under.

More money has been wagered on the Under whereas there are more bets placed on the Over. Typically, in sports betting, it’s profitable to follow the money when it’s counter to the public.

Finally, the Suns are 1-9-2 O/U in their last 12 road games versus teams with a 60.0% win rate or better and the Mavs are 0-3-1 O/U in their last four home games versus a team with a 60.0% win rate or better.

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Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns (33-9) travel to AT&T Center Monday to take on the San Antonio Spurs (16-27). Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Suns vs. Spurs odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Spurs are far better than their record indicates. They rank 16th in net rating (minus-0.3) yet their record would suggest they’re a bottom-eight team. San Antonio is 23-20 against the spread (ATS) this season due to its depth and talent and it’s better at home as well with an 8-12 record at AT&T Center.

The Suns are among the few teams in the top 10 of both offensive and defensive rating and are actually the lone team in the top six in both. The suns have the best record in the NBA, and at 23-19 ATS are among the 13 teams that cover at over a 50% rate.

Suns at Spurs odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Suns -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Spurs +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns -4.5 (-110) | Spurs +4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Suns at Spurs key injuries

Suns (not officially submitted)

C Deandre Ayton (ankle) questionable
F Cameron Johnson (ankle) questionable
C Frank Kaminsky (knee) out

Spurs

None

Suns at Spurs odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 112, Spurs 110

Money line

PASS on the money line. I’d rather take the Spurs plus the points here, especially considering the Suns are 16-4 on the road.

Against the spread

BET to the SPURS +4.5 (-110).

The Spurs match up well with most teams given their depth and size.

They’ve yet to get over the hump because they don’t have that high-profile, Devin Booker-like star, but they match up well with Phoenix. The Suns force turnovers at the eighth-highest rate.

The Spurs rank fourth in turnover rate, so they don’t turn the ball over much. Also, the Suns are the sixth-most efficient team from the free-throw line, and the Spurs rank in the top ten in opponents’ free-throw rate.

Overall, I’d give a few slight, important edges to San Antonio. We’re seeing reverse-line movement as the Suns getting more of the money, per pregame.com, yet the line has actually gone down from the -5 opener.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the UNDER 226.5 (-108).

The Spurs like to get out in transition and run, ranking fourth in pace, but the Suns have the length and defensive aptitude to slow them down. Phoenix has the second-ranked defense in the NBA.

Both teams are 5-5 O/U in their last 10.

I’d just do a small unit on UNDER 226.5 (-108) with the preferred bet of the Spurs plus the points.

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Phoenix Suns at Detroit Pistons odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Sunday’s Phoenix Suns at Detroit Pistons odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns (32-9) seek to win their third game in a row and fifth straight on the road when they take on the Detroit Pistons (10-31) Sunday. Tip-off is slated for 1 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena. Below, we look at the Suns vs. Pistons odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Suns have won the first two games of their five-game road trip and have won five of their last six games overall. They beat the Indiana Pacers 112-94 Friday behind 35 points from G Devin Booker and C Deandre Ayton‘s 27 points and 12 rebounds.

The Pistons have won three of their last four games. They are coming off a 103-87 home win over the Toronto Raptors Friday. Detroit is second-to-last in the league in scoring with 101.3 points per game and has the league’s worst offensive efficiency. They are 7-13 in their home arena.

Suns at Pistons odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Suns -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Pistons +600 (bet $100 to win $600)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns -11.5 (-112) | Pistons +11.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 214.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Suns at Pistons key injuries

Suns

F Cameron Johnson (ankle) questionable
C Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
F Abdel Nader (knee) out
F Dario Saric (knee) out

Pistons

F Jerami Grant (thumb) out
G Frank Jackson (health and safety protocols) out
F Isaiah Livers (foot) out
G Rodney McGruder (return to competition reconditioning) out
C Kelly Olynyk (knee) doubtful

Suns at Pistons odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 111, Pistons 95

Money line

PASS on the money line. The Suns are tied for the best road record in the league at 15-4. While the Pistons have won three of four and have half of their season total of wins in their last eight games, betting on Detroit is not the smartest bet — even with the big payout.

Consider the spread if you want to bet the Suns as the money line odds are too large to have any value.

Against the spread

The Suns have covered the spread in nine of their last 11 wins. They are 4-3 ATS in games in which they are favored by at least 10.

The Pistons are 5-3 ATS in their last eight games but they have covered the spread only once in their last eight losses.

Take the SUNS -11.5 (-112).

Over/Under

The suns have allowed only 101.7 points per game over their last six games, while the Pistons have the worst offensive efficiency in the league. The Suns are second in defensive efficiency and have held four of their last six opponents to fewer than 100 points.

Detroit is averaging 100.2 points per game over their last five contests.

Take UNDER 214.5 (-107).

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Phoenix Suns at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Phoenix Suns at Indiana Pacers odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns (31-9) play the second game of a five-game road trip Friday against the Indiana Pacers (15-27). Tip-off is 7 p.m. ET at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Below, we look at the Suns vs. Pacers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Suns kicked off their road trip with a 99-95 win over the Toronto Raptors Tuesday. They have won four of their last five games and 10 of their last 14. Only the Brooklyn Nets have a better road record than the Suns’ 14-4.

The Pacers have lost two games in a row, both against the Boston Celtics, and have only one win in their last nine games. It has been a tale of two stories on the season for the Pacers as they are 12-11 at home but only 3-16 on the road.

Suns at Pacers odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:11 a.m. ET.

Money line: Suns -230 (bet $230 to win $100) | Pacers +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns -5.5 (-112) | Pacers +5.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Suns at Pacers key injuries

Suns

F Cameron Johnson (ankle) questionable
C Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
F Abdel Nader (knee) out
F Dario Saric (knee) out

Pacers

G Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) questionable
F Torrey Craig (knee) questionable
G T.J. McConnell (wrist) out
F T.J. Warren (foot) out

Suns at Pacers odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 111, Pacers 103

Money line

The Suns are an impressive 14-4 on the road this season and have won their last three games away from home and five of their last six.

The Pacers have lost four of their last five games at home despite their record there being above .500.

TAKE the SUNS (-230).

Against the spread

The Suns failed to cover the spread in their last two games but did each of the previous three. Phoenix has only failed to cover the spread twice across its last 11 victories.

The Pacers are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games. They are 13-9-1 ATS at their home arena. They have covered the spread in four of their last 10 losses.

I expect a Suns’ win and because the spread is not that big I think you can TAKE the SUNS -5.5 (-112).

Over/Under

Four of the last seven games for the Suns have stayed Under the projected total. They are averaging 111.5 points per game in their last six contests.

Four of the Pacers’ last six have gone Over the projected total but six of the previous nine went Under. They have averaged 106.7 points over their last nine games.

TAKE UNDER 221.5 (-107).

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Phoenix Suns at Toronto Raptors odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Tuesday’s Phoenix Suns at Toronto Raptors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns (30-9) open up a five-game road trip Tuesday with a game against the red-hot Toronto Raptors (20-17). Tip-off is slated for 7:30 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena. Below, we look at the Suns vs. Raptors odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Suns had a three-game win streak snapped with a 123-100 home loss to the Miami Heat Saturday. Only the Brooklyn Nets have a better road record than the Suns’ 13-4 mark. Phoenix is basically at full strength again after dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.

The Raptors have won their last six games, including five at home. G Fred VanVleet leads the team with 22.0 points and 6.7 assists per game. Forward Pascal Siakam is second on the team in scoring with 20.6 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.

Suns at Raptors odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Suns -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Raptors +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Suns -3.5 (-120) | Raptors +3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 222.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Suns at Raptors key injuries

Suns

F Cameron Johnson (ankle) out
C Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
F Abdel Nader (knee) out
F Dario Saric (knee) out
G Landry Shamet (return to competition reconditioning) probable

Raptors

F Scottie Barnes (knee) questionable
G Gary Trent Jr. (ankle) questionable

Suns at Raptors odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 116, Raptors 110

Money line

The Suns have only lost consecutive games twice all season. They have the league’s second-best road record and are back to full strength with the exception of Johnson.

The Raptors have been playing extremely well lately and they have wins over the Milwaukee Bucks and Utah Jazz, but with the season the Suns have been having, betting against them is hard.

Take the SUNS (-175).

Against the spread

The Suns pretty much find themselves favored every game they play and have covered the spread in eight of their last nine wins. They are 21-18 ATS overall.

The Raptors have covered the spread in 12 of their last 15 games, including three of the last four games they were underdogs.

However, it is hard to bet against a healthy Suns squad on the road.

Take the SUNS -3.5 (-120).

Over/Under

Nine of the Suns’ last 13 games hit the Over but they’ve alternated the Over and Under in their last six outings. Their most recent game went Over the protected total.

The Raptos had a 10-game Over streak snapped in their win Sunday.

This game could be exciting with a lot of points.

Take OVER 222.5 (-115).

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Miami Heat at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami Heat at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Heat (24-15) play the fifth of their six-game road trip Saturday night, taking on the Phoenix Suns (30-8). Tip-off is 9 p.m. ET at Footprint Center. Below, we look at the Heat vs. Suns odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Heat have split the first four games of their road trip and are coming off a 115-109 win over the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday night. They have won 10 of their last 14 games overall.

The Suns have the best record in the NBA, having won their last three games without three of their top frontcourt players due to COVID-19 protocols. They are coming off a 106-89 home win over the Los Angeles Clippers. G Chris Paul had a triple-double in the win.

Heat at Suns odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 1:43 p.m. ET.

Money line: Heat +320 (bet $100 to win $320) | Suns -420 (bet $420 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Heat +8.5 (-115) | Suns -8.5 (-107)
Over/Under (O/U): 217.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Heat at Suns key injuries

Heat

F Bam Adebayo (thumb) out
F Jimmy Butler (ankle) questionable
C Dewayne Dedmon (knee) out
G Gabe Vincent (health and safety protocols) out

Suns

F Abdel Nader (health and safety protocols) out
G Landry Shamet (health and safety protocols) out

Heat at Suns odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 112, Heat 100

Money line

PASS on the money line. It is far too expensive to bet the red-hot Suns. They are getting back C Deandre Ayton, C JaVale McGee and F Jae Crowder back into the lineup at home.

The only money line bet worth taking is to bet the Heat but that is just a losing cause.

Against the spread

The Heat have covered the spread in three of their last four games. The Suns have covered in three straight and four of their last five games.

The Suns are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games. They are 11-10 ATS at home. They will get a boost from their players returning, while the Heat are banged-up.

Take the SUNS -8.5 (-107).

Over/Under

The Heat’s last five games and seven of their last eight have gone Over the projected total. Eight of the last 12 for the Suns have hit the Over as well.

However, the Suns’ defense has allowed fewer than 100 points in two of their last three games and now add three frontcourt defenders to the lineup.

Take UNDER 217.5 (-107).

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Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Clippers (19-19) are on the road Thursday night for a quick game away from home to face the Phoenix Suns (29-8) for the second time this season. Tip-off is 10 p.m. ET at Footprint Center. Below, we look at the Clippers vs. Suns odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Since winning four games in a row between Dec. 6-13, the Clippers are 3-7. They are coming off a 122-104 loss at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves. They have missed F Paul George for 10 of the last 12 games and are dealing with many players out under COVID-19 protocols.

The Suns are close to getting their regular frontcourt players back from COVID-19 protocols, but they will miss this game tonight as they work on getting reconditioned after the time off. They have won three of their last four games and are getting solid play from F Jalen Smith and C Bismack Biyombo.

Clippers at Suns odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

Money line: Clippers +500 (bet $100 to win $500) | Suns -750 (bet $750 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +10.5 (-107) | Suns -10.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Clippers at Suns key injuries

Clippers

F Nicolas Batum (ankle) questionable
F Brandon Boston (return to competition reconditioning) questionable
F Paul George (elbow) out
C Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle) out
G Luke Kennard (health and safety protocols) out
G Kawhi Leonard (knee) out
C Ivica Zubac (health and safety protocols) out

Suns

C Deandre Ayton (return to competition reconditioning) out
F Jae Crowder (return to competition reconditioning) out
C Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
C JaVale McGee (return to competition reconditioning) out
F Abdel Nader (health and safety protocols) out
F Dario Saric (knee) out
G Landry Shamet (health and safety protocols) out

Clippers at Suns odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 119, Clippers 107

Money line

PASS on the money line. The Suns are playing too well to lose to a very shorthanded Clippers team, and because they should win, betting more than seven times what you can win at this point in the season just doesn’t make sense. The Suns are 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Clippers are 3-7 in their last 10.

Against the spread

The Clippers are 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games, covering the spread in their three wins and in one of their losses. The Suns are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games, covering the spread in six of their seven wins. They have not covered the spread in any loss in the last 10 games.

The Clippers beat the Suns by 16 points when they last faced each other Dec. 13 in Los Angeles.

The Suns’ last seven wins have been by at least 10 points. Take the SUNS -10.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Clippers’ last three games have averaged a total of 228.7 points. Four of their last five games have gone Over the projected total.

Eight of the Suns’ last 11 games have hit the Over. They are averaging 116.9 points per game in that stretch.

Take OVER 219.5 (-112).

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