Phoenix Suns (22-21) vs Washington Wizards (6-37)
Game Info: Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Footprint Center)
Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -14 -- Over/Under: 231.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: MNMT
The Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns meet Saturday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. Here’s a Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include a Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns Pick.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Clippers and Lakers, and they play the Mavs, Raptors, and Lakers next. The Washington Wizards are averaging 108.6 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 122.8 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Jordan Poole is averaging 21.6 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Kyle Kuzma is averaging 14.4 points and 2.5 assists. Malcolm Brogdon is the third double-digit scorer, and Bilal Coulibaly is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Cavs, beat the Nets, and they play the Clippers, Timberwolves, and Warriors next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.3 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.5 points and 3.9 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 19 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Suns have won each of their last nine games as home favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs following a road loss.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Wizards' last three games.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Suns have lost four of their last seven games as favorites following a win.
- The Wizards have won four of their last seven games as underdogs against the Suns following a loss.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at Footprint Center against teams that held a losing record.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs against the Suns.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 29th for points in the paint per game (42.5) this season.
- The Suns rank 28th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.2).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (48.9).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.5).
Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns Injury Report
Bradley Beal is probable despite an ankle injury.
The Washington Wizards will be without Marvin Bagley III, Malcolm Brogdon, and Saddiq Bey.
Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
The Washington Wizards are probably the worst team in the NBA, so they're going to continue to get these inflated lines. The problem is the Suns have yet to live up to expectations, and they're 15-27-1 ATS on the season. With a cover percentage of 35.7 percent, only the 76ers are worse when it comes to covering numbers this season. The Suns are also 2-5 ATS in their last seven games as a double-digit favorite. I don't want to get involved with the Wizards, but I certainly want no part of the Suns in the big favorite role. It's Wizards or pass for me on Saturday night.
Randy’s Pick Washington Wizards +14
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
