Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns Preview
At 3:30 ET, the Washington Wizards (9-39) will host the Phoenix Suns (28-21) in a non-conference matchup. Washington is currently on a two game losing streak and is 14th in the Eastern Conference. On the other side of the court, Phoenix is 6th in the West and favored by 11 points.
This game will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington and can be seen on NBA TV. The over/under line for the game is 237.5 points.
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Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Phoenix and Washington, the Wizards hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 8 points.
- Through their last five road games, Phoenix has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 120 points per game.
- Across their ten previous home games, Washington has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 113 points per game.
- The last three games that Washington was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-1-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Suns have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
Phoenix is favored by 11 points today, and they have a record of 23-13 as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they are 12-23 against the spread, going 11-13 ATS on the road and 7-17 ATS at home.
In their last game against the Hawks, the Suns lost by a score of 129-120. The O/U line for that game was 251 points, and Phoenix was favored by 3.5 points, giving them an ATS loss.
This season, the Suns have an O/U record of 24-25, and their games have averaged 231.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 237.5.
Overall, Phoenix is 28-21 this season, which is good for 6th place in the Western Conference. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 17-14 and 5-7 against other teams in the Pacific Division. On the road, they are 14-10.
In terms of their ATS record, the Suns are 18-30 overall and 11-13 on the road. In their last three games, they have not covered the spread.
Phoenix comes into the game ranked 12th in the NBA in scoring at 116.9 points per game. They have been an efficient offensive team, ranking 4th in field goal percentage and 4th in true shooting percentage. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 8th in the league at 37%.
When it comes to pace, the Suns are 24th in the NBA at 97.9 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 15th in the league at 26.6 per game.
Looking at their scoring splits, Phoenix has scored 116.9 points per game both on the road and at home. In terms of games where they have outscored the NBA scoring average, they have done so in 55.1% of their games.
At present, the Suns’ defense is ranked 15th, allowing 114.7 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Suns are forcing 14 per game, which is 26th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 7th in blocked shots at 5.9 per game.
The Wizards have lost their last two games and are 9-39 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 14th place and are 5th in the Southeast Division.
As the underdog, Washington has gone 9-36 this season and is 22-22 ATS as the underdog. Today, they are 11-point underdogs and are 0-3 straight up as the underdog.
In their most recent game, the Wizards lost to the Heat by a score of 110-102. The O/U line for that game was 228.5, and Washington covered the spread as 8-point underdogs.
This season, the Wizards have an O/U record of 22-26, and their games have averaged 238.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 237.5, and the team has hit the under in their last seven games.
Washington’s ATS record at home is 6-16, and they are 22-25 overall. On the road, their ATS record is 16-9, and they have covered the spread in five straight road games.
Washington is one of the most up-tempo teams in the league, leading the NBA in pace at 102.2 possessions per game. They have been solid offensively, ranking 17th in scoring at 114.8 points per game. However, they have been held below their scoring average in 47.9% of their games this season.
When playing at home, the Wizards are averaging 114.7 points per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. Overall, they have made 47% of their shots from the field, which is 15th in the league. In terms of three-point shooting, Washington is 26th in the NBA at 34%.
Despite their high pace, the Wizards are one of the worst offensive rebounding teams in the league, ranking 27th. In terms of assists, they are 9th in the NBA at 27.9 per game.
Coming into the game, the Wizards’ defense is giving up an average of 123.7 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 70.8% of their games. On two point field goal attempts, the Wizards’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 56.4% and allowing 37.2% from beyond the arc.
With a 11-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Suns to secure a 117-114 victory.
Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Wizards (+11)
- Our NBA model projects 231 points, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Wizards Injury Report
- Tyus Jones – Ankle – Questionable
- Kyle Kuzma – Shoulder – Out
- Marvin Bagley III – Back – Out
- Isaiah Livers – Hip – Out
- Bilal Coulibaly – Low Back – Questionable
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
