Phoenix Suns vs Brooklyn Nets Preview
The Nets and Suns are set to face off at 9:00 ET on AZFa. The Suns will host the game at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ.
The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Suns as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 228.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Phoenix Suns – Brooklyn Nets odds
Phoenix Suns vs Brooklyn Nets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Brooklyn and Phoenix, the Suns have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 7 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Phoenix is averaging 118 points compared to Brooklyn at 111.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 125 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Suns offense has averaged 113 points per game while allowing an average of 111. Phoenix posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 4-6 ATS.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Nets have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
- Against the spread, the Suns have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.
Phoenix Suns vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
Today, the Nets are entering the action with an overall record of 12-10 and have achieved a 2-1 record over their last three games. Across their 22 games, the Nets have recorded a 11-8 record when facing teams from the Eastern Conference and a 1-2 record in non-conference games.
Brooklyn comes in with an overall ATS record of 16-5 so far this season. Brooklyn has gone 8-1 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 8-4 when playing as underdogs.
So far over half of the Nets’ games have surpassed the over/under lines, putting their over/under record at 12-10-0. The average over/under line in their games stands at 227.1, and they have a 3.8 differential against the over/under line for this season.
The Nets offense is coming off a game in which they scored 118 points vs. the Kings. Overall their field goal percentage was 47.7% while connecting on 14 threes. Offensively, the Nets have a season long field goal percentage of 47%, which is 15th in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 1st in percentage and 4th in three-pointers made.
At present, the Nets’ defense is ranked 19th, allowing 114.0 points per game.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Nets are forcing 12.5 per game, which is 8th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 11th in blocked shots at 5.7 per game.
Over the Suns’ last five games, they are 2-3 and come in with an overall record of 13-10. Across 23 games, the Suns have a 10-8 record when facing Western Conference teams, and they have a 3-2 record in non-conference games.
So far, Phoenix is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 10-13. When playing on the road, the Suns hold an ATS record of 5-6 in contrast to a 5-7 record against the spread when playing at home.
Phoenix currently holds an over/under record of 15-8-0 for the season. They have an average over/under line of 226.9 in their games, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is 1.5.
In their most recent game, the Suns’ offense tallied 119 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 115.3 points per game. One area that the Suns offense has been good this season is getting to the line. Currently, they are 3rd in free-throw attempts per contest. Overall, they have a field goal percentage of 47%.
On average, the Phoenix defense is giving up 113.1 points per game (13th). Right now, they are on a 3 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Suns squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.4% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 34.8% from downtown.
Even though they are considered 4-point underdogs, our projection points to a 114-109 win for the Nets.
Phoenix Suns vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- We like the Nets on the moneyline (+144)
- The Nets are also our pick on the spread at +4
- Our NBA model projects 223 points, and we suggest taking the under
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Kevin Durant – Ankle – Questionable
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
- Grayson Allen – Groin – Out
- Josh Okogie – Hip – Questionable
- Nassir Little – Concussion – Out
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Lower Back – Out
- Dennis Smith Jr. – Back – Out
- Lonnie Walker IV – Hamstring – Out