Suns vs. Cavs Prediction & Odds
The Cavs have won seven out of their last 10 games and are a home favorite on Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. ET against the Suns.
That said, is laying five points a smart move with Cleveland when it comes to this matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
553 Phoenix Suns (+5) at 554 Cleveland Cavs (-5); o/u 221.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, OH
Suns vs. Cavs Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 56% of public bettors are currently backing the Knicks when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Phoenix Suns DFS Spin
Deandre Ayton managed just 12 points (6-of-13 FG), five rebounds, two assists, a steal and three turnovers in Monday’s 102-83 loss to the Knicks. After going off for 31 points against the shorthanded Wizards on Wednesday, it’s all been downhill for the Suns’ big man. In two games since the scoring eruption, Ayton has averaged just 6.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists, scoring a total of 16 points on a pitiful 8-of-23 shooting. In Ayton’s defense, Phoenix has looked terrible with Devin Booker out of the lineup, so this may be more of a team issue than an individual deficiency. Ayton’s 12 points were tops on his team against New York, highlighting just how anemic the offense was in the blowout loss.
Cleveland Cavs DFS Spin
Donovan Mitchell made history on Monday as he finished with 71 points (22-for-34 FGs, 20-for-25 FTs), eight rebounds, 11 assists, one block, four turnovers and seven triples in a 145-134 overtime win over Chicago. So much can be said about this performance. This was the highest scoring game by an NBA player since the late, great Kobe Bryant scored 81 in 2006. This was a franchise record for Cleveland and a career-high for Don. This was the first 70-point, 10-assist game in NBA history. He has shot 87% from the line this season, so he could’ve scored two more points if he shot his season numbers. He had a ridiculous putback off his own missed free throw to force overtime before scoring 13 in the extra period. The Cavs were down 21 at one point before Mitchell carried them back without Darius Garland and Evan Mobley in the lineup. This was an excellent start to the week for managers that have him rostered.
Suns vs. Cavs NBA Betting Trends
Under is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings in Cleveland
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings
Over is 5-0 in Cavaliers last 5 home games
Over is 6-1 in Cavaliers last 7 overall
Suns vs. Cavs NBA Prediction:
The Suns are 1-5 against the spread in their last six games in Cleveland, are 3-7 against the number in their last 10 road games and are 2-5 at the betting window in their last seven games overall. On the other side, the Cavs are 16-6-1 against the spread in their last 23 home games, are 21-9 against the number in their last 30 games following a win of more than 10 points and are 37-17-2 ATS in their last 56 games coming off an ATS win.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: PHOENIX SUNS +5