Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Phoenix Suns (-219) will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (+180) in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are currently favored by 5.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 222.5.
This game will be played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland and can be seen on BSOH. The Suns are currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 37-27, while the Cavs are 3rd in the East at 41-23.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Cavaliers are averaging 105 points per game, compared to the Suns at 102. These figures have led to Cleveland posting a record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Phoenix has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 112 points per game in this stretch.
- As the betting underdog, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Suns have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 0-3.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
In their games this season, the Suns have had an average over/under line of 232.7, which is higher than today’s line of 222.5. Their games have averaged a combined 231.3 points per game, and they have gone under the O/U line in their last two games.
Phoenix’s ATS record for the season is 25-38, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 13-16 against the spread, while going 18-28 as the favorite.
The Suns are currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 37-27. In their last game, they lost to the Celtics by a score of 117-107. Phoenix was 5.5-point underdogs in that game.
For the season, the Suns are 31-16 as the favorite and have been favored in 47 of their 64 games. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +5.1 PPG compared to -4 PPG as the underdog.
Out of their 64 games, the Suns have an O/U record of 27-36-1. In their last game vs. the Celtics, the teams combined for 224 points, which was below the O/U line of 226.
When it comes to scoring, the Suns are 12th in the league at 117 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 117.1 points per game (8th).
Phoenix has been one of the most efficient shooting teams in the league, ranking 5th in field goal percentage and true shooting percentage. They are also 5th in free throws made per game (20.2).
So far this season, the Suns have outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.2% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 15th in the league at 98.7 possessions per game.
In terms of defense, Suns is currently on par with the NBA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 114.3 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Suns defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.0% while allowing 36.4% from downtown.
In Cleveland’s last game, they lost to the Nets by a score of 120-101. The Cavaliers were favored by 7 points in that game, and they did not cover the spread (-19).
This season, the Cavaliers are 31-31 against the spread, including a 16-18 ATS record at home. As the underdog, their ATS record is 10-9 compared to going 21-22 as the favorite.
The Cavaliers are 9-11 straight-up as the underdog this season and have a scoring differential of -2.5 points per game in those games. As the underdog, their O/U record is 10-9.
Cleveland’s O/U record for the season is 29-34-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 222.5 points, and their games have averaged 223.3 points per game.
Looking at the Eastern Conference standings, the Cavaliers are in 3rd place with a record of 41-23. Against the East, they are 27-17 and 14-6 against non-conference opponents.
On average, the Cavaliers’ games have had an over/under line of 224.6 points this season. So far, 38 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s, compared to 23 games with lower lines.
At home this season, the Cavaliers are averaging 114.6 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. Overall, they are 18th in the league in scoring, averaging 113.8 points per game.
So far, the Cavaliers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 45.3% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 21st in the league at 97.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Cavaliers are 13th in field goal percentage at 47%. They have been very effective inside the arc, making 56% of their two-point attempts (10th). From three-point range, they are 16th in the NBA at 36%.
Coming into the game, the Cavaliers defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 35.9% of their games. Currently, they are 4th in the NBA at 109.5 points per game allowed. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Cavaliers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 51.6% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.2% from downtown.
The Suns enter this game as 5.5-point favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 115-114.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Cavaliers (+5.5)
- Projecting a combined 229 points, we like the over
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Tristan Thompson – Suspension – Out
- Donovan Mitchell – Knee – Out
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Dean Wade – Personal – Out
- Max Strus – Knee – Out
- Evan Mobley – Ankle – Out
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Eric Gordon – Knee – Out
- Devin Booker – Ankle – Probable
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
- Josh Okogie – Hip – Out
- Nassir Little – Left Knee – Out
