Brooklyn Nets (18-27) vs Phoenix Suns (26-20)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 8:30 pm (Barclays Center)
Betting Odds: Brooklyn Nets +3.5 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Phoenix Suns look for a win after winning 8 of their last 10 games. The Brooklyn Nets look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Phoenix Suns vs Brooklyn Nets prediction.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns rebounded from a loss to the Magic with a win over the Heat. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 116.4 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.2 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 28.4 points and 7.3 assists, while Kevin Durant is averaging 28.3 points and 6.4 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Grayson Allen is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets are coming off wins over the Rockets and Jazz. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 114 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 114.9 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Mikal Bridges is averaging 21.9 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Cam Thomas is averaging 21.1 points and 2.7 rebounds. Cameron Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Spencer Dinwiddie is dishing 6.1 assists. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 75.7 percent from the free throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (81.4%).
- The Nets rank 27th in the league for field goal percentage this season (46.0%).
- The Suns rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (24.3).
- The Suns rank 1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (68.1%).
Phoenix Suns vs Brooklyn Nets prediction
The Phoenix Suns are the more talented team, but they also have a couple of weird losses lately and this will be their fifth straight road game, so who knows how guys are feeling physically. Also, the Nets got Ben Simmons back, and he looked great in his last time out. There's also the Durant history, and you know the crowd will be out for this one, while Bridges looks to stick it to his former team. The Nets beat the Suns back in December on the road. I'll grab the free bucket with the Nets.
Randy’s Pick Brooklyn Nets +3.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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