The Phoenix Suns (21-20) travel to face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-6) on Monday, January 20th. This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and televised on AZFa. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 3:30 ET.
Suns vs Cavaliers
The Suns Are Coming Off A Win
The Suns moved above .500 for the season, improving to 21-20 after a 125-121 road win over the Pistons on Saturday. Phoenix entered the game as 1-point favorites and covered the spread with the 4-point victory.
Both teams traded baskets throughout the game, with the Suns leading 98-95 heading into the 4th quarter. Phoenix edged out Detroit 27-26 in the final period. The total points for the game reached 246, surpassing the over/under line of 226.5 by 19.5 points.
The Cavaliers Are Coming Off A Win
The Cavaliers improved to 35-6 on the season with a 124-117 road win over the Timberwolves on Saturday. Cleveland, favored by 4.5 points, covered the spread with the seven-point victory. The game’s total score of 241 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 227 by 14 points.
Cleveland went on a decisive 12-0 run early, stretching the score from 36-31 to 48-31. They took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Minnesota 29-19, and entered the 4th quarter with an 89-79 lead. Although the Timberwolves edged the Cavs 38-35 in the final period, Cleveland held on for the win.
Suns Offense Breakdown
Kevin Durant and Devin Booker led the Suns to a win over the Pistons, scoring 36 and 35 points, respectively. Nick Richards added 21 points on 87.5% shooting. The Suns shot 50% from the field but struggled from three, hitting just 7 threes at a 28% rate.
Durant was huge in the 3rd quarter, scoring 21 points, while Booker added 13 in the 1st. Ryan Dunn also contributed 10 of his 12 points in the opening period.
Cavaliers Offense Breakdown
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers to a 124-117 win over the Timberwolves, scoring 36 points with 8 rebounds and 7 assists. He made 4 threes, shooting 26.7% from deep. Darius Garland added 29 points, hitting 5 threes at 50% efficiency.
The Cavs connected on 17 threes, shooting 35.4% from beyond the arc and 45.7% overall. Ty Jerome contributed 15 points, making all his threes, while Georges Niang and Jarrett Allen each added 15 points, with Niang scoring 7 in the 4th quarter.
Suns Team Defense
Defensively, the Suns gave up 121 points to the Pistons but managed to hold them to just 26 points in the 4th quarter, helping secure the win. Phoenix allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter, 31 in the 2nd, and 35 in the 3rd. Overall, the Pistons shot 46% from the field.
The Suns did a great job defending the three, holding Detroit to 27% shooting with only 9 made threes. Phoenix also recorded 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 15 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 3 blocks.
Cavaliers Team Defense
Despite giving up 121 points, the Suns managed to hold off the Pistons on Saturday. Phoenix allowed 29 points in the 1st quarter, 31 in the 2nd, and 35 in the 3rd but tightened up in the 4th, giving up just 26 points. Overall, the Suns held the Pistons to 46% shooting from the field.
The Suns did a great job defending the three, limiting Detroit to 9 made threes on 27% shooting. Phoenix also finished with 37 defensive rebounds while allowing 15 offensive boards. They added 6 steals and 3 blocks in the win.
Suns vs Cavaliers Trends
- Across the Suns last three road games, the team averaged 124 points per game while allowing 122. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- Across their last five home contests, Cleveland has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 124 points per game.
- 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.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Suns vs Cavaliers Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +8, we recommend going with the Suns on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 234.5 and given that our model is projecting 244 points between the teams, we like the over.
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Last updated:January 20, 2025 Cavaliers, Suns