| MATCHUP | Phoenix Suns | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-13 | 18-16 |
| Spread | +6.5 -120 | -6.5 100 |
| Moneyline | +205 | -250 |
| Total | Over 235.5 (-108) | Under 235.5 (-112) |
| Where | Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH | |
| When | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN OH | |
The Phoenix Suns invade the Rocket Arena to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. 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 are starting to heat up again as they’ve won five of their last six games overall and they will be gunning for a fifth straight victory after routing the Wizards in a 115-101 road win on Monday. Dillon Brooks led the team with 26 points on eight of 20 shooting, Collin Gillespie scored 25 points with six assists on 10 of 14 shooting while Devin Booker tallied 22 points with six rebounds and five assists.
As a team, the Suns shot just 41 percent from the field and 17 of 40 from the 3-point line as they poured in 39 points in the second quarter to take control of the contest. Before they didn’t start to pull away until they ramped up defensively and held the Wizards to just eight points in the final 6:55 of the fourth quarter.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been searching for form as they’ve lost five of their last eight games overall, but they will be looking to build some momentum after running past the red-hot Spurs in a 113-101 road win on Monday. Jarrett Allen led the team in scoring with 27 points and 10 rebounds on 11 of 21 shooting, Evan Mobley adde 16 points while Darius Garland chipped in with 15 points and 11 assists.
As a team, the Cavaliers shot just 43 percent from the field and 13 of 42 from the 3-point line as they struggled to make their open shots early on. They trailed for most of the contest before they dominated the fourth quarter by 37-23 to take down the Spurs despite a quiet game from Donovan Mitchell who finished with just 10 points on three of 12 shooting from the field.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The favorites have won each of the last 10 games between the Suns and Cavaliers at Rocket Arena.
- The Suns have lost each of their last eight games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Suns’ last four games.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a road win.
- The Suns have won five of their last six games.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 13 games at Rocket Arena following a road win.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last four road games.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Cavaliers’ last six games as favorites against the Suns have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Suns’ last five day games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Dean Wade ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (6.5) this season.
- Evan Mobley ranks 7th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.6) this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Collin Gillespie ranks 12th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.8) this season.
- Devin Booker is one of only 14 qualified players in the league to be leading their team in points (25.3) and assists (6.4) per game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (43.3).
- The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (92.8).
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.2).
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (85.7).
Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
The Suns are still missing Jalen Green and Grayson Allen with Ryan Dunn listed as questionable, while the Cavaliers have ruled out Max Strus and Larry Nance Jr.
The Suns have been flying under the radar lately as they have been tallying up the wins without making too much noise, while the Cavaliers were really struggling for form before their big win over the Spurs on Monday. I’m not surprised to see the Cavaliers open as favorites at home, but it’s the Suns who have been the more consistent team this season. I think this game goes down to the wire, so I will be taking any points I can get my hands on.