Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction 1/20/25 NBA Picks

Cleveland Cavaliers (35-6) vs Phoenix Suns (21-20)

Game Info: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 3:30 pm (Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse)

Betting Odds: Cleveland Cavaliers -8 -- Over/Under: 236.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Monday in NBA action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns beat the Wizards and Pistons, and they play the Nets, Wizards, and Clippers next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.4 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.8 points and 4 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.3 rebounds per game.

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Timberwolves, lost to the Thunder, and they play the Rockets, 76ers, and Pistons next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 122.1 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 112.1 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.1 points and 4.5 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 21.2 points and 6.8 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

  • The favorites have won each of the last 18 games between the Suns and Cavaliers.
  • The Suns have lost each of their last eight games as road underdogs.
  • The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last six games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Suns have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games following a win.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

  • The Cavaliers have lost each of their last four day games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Suns have won five of their last six games.
  • The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games following a win.
  • The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Suns' last three games at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts

  • Donovan Mitchell ranks 6th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.2) this season.
  • Darius Garland ranks 7th amongst qualified players for FT% (90.7%) this season.

Phoenix Suns Player Facts

  • Kevin Durant ranks 6th amongst qualified players for points per game (27.4) this season.
  • Nick Richards ranks 20th amongst qualified Centers for FT% (68.8%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H1 win percentage this season (75.6%).
  • The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 win percentage this season (73.2%).
  • The Suns rank 28th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.8).
  • The Suns rank T28th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (85.4).

Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report

The Cavs won’t have Emoni Bates, Luke Travers, Isaac Okoro, and Evan Mobley.

The Suns will be without Jusuf Nurkic due to an illness. Bradley Beal is questionable with an ankle injury.

Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

You can talk yourself into the Suns because they've won five of their last six games. However, it's going to take more than beating the Wizards, Hornets, and Jazz to move the needle for me. I'll keep saying the Suns aren't a good team, as they don't defend and have no post presence. It's a layup drill most nights. Also, the Suns have a cover percentage of 35 percent, which is the second worst in the NBA. Only the 76ers have the worst cover percentage than the Suns. Meanwhile, the Cavs have a cover percentage of 68.2 percent, which is second-best behind only the Thunder. Two teams on opposite sides of the betting market. You should keep backing the Cavs until the ticket stops cashing. Give me the Cavs and the chalk at home.

Randy’s Pick Cleveland Cavaliers -8

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