Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Erik Gibbs in NBA Picks
On January 20, the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-6) will host the Phoenix Suns (21-20) in an NBA regular-season matchup. The Cavaliers, sitting comfortably atop the Eastern Conference, have been a dominant force this season, while the Suns are striving to climb the standings, currently sitting 11th in the Western Conference. The Cavs come into this game after a solid seven-point victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Donovan Mitchell's outstanding 36-point performance. Despite splitting their last four games, the Cavs have already showcased their elite capabilities with a 12-game winning streak earlier in the season and a 15-game streak to kick things off. Their offensive prowess is evident, scoring 122.3 points per game (2nd in the league) and excelling in three-point shooting. They average 16.1 made threes per game (2nd) and lead the league in three-point shooting percentage at an impressive 39.6%. Although their defense can be inconsistent, the Cavaliers know how to tighten up during crucial moments, especially in high-scoring affairs. On the other hand, the Suns are coming off a hard-fought four-point victory over the Detroit Pistons, powered by Kevin Durant’s 36-point outing. Phoenix has won five of their last six games, with their offense thriving under the leadership of Durant and Devin Booker. However, these wins have primarily come against weaker opponents, and their defensive struggles remain a concern. They have allowed 114.3 points per game this season, placing them in the bottom 10 of the league defensively.
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Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns Latest Matches
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Cleveland Cavaliers against Phoenix Suns : Head to Head (H2H)
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Players list
D. Garland
D. Mitchell
D. Booker
T. Jones
R. Dunn
K. Durant
Substitutes
C. Porter
S. Merrill
J. Thor
E. Bates
J. Tyson
G. Niang
G. Allen
D. Lee
B. Beal
M. Morris
O. Ighodaro
R. O'Neale
Cleveland Cavaliers - Phoenix Suns Key Points
- The Cavs are 3-2 SU in their last 5 games.
- The Cavs are 14-5 ATS in 19 road games this season
- The Over is 4-1 in the Cavs' last 5 games
- The Over is 14-8 in the Cavs' last 22 home games
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Our Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
The Suns are averaging 116 points per game over their last 10 outings, shooting an efficient 49.6% from the field. The recent addition of Nick Richards to the starting lineup could provide a much-needed presence in the paint, addressing one of their key weaknesses. However, Phoenix has struggled on the road, holding an 8-12 record away from home. This matchup against the Cavaliers, who boast the best home-court record in the league, presents a significant challenge. Cleveland’s high-paced offense, ranked first in offensive rating, combined with their sharp three-point shooting, makes them a tough opponent. Phoenix, while capable of keeping up offensively due to their top-10 shooting percentage, will need to tighten their perimeter defense to contend with Cleveland's three-point barrage. With the Suns allowing opponents to shoot 36.5% from beyond the arc (20th in the league), the Cavaliers will likely exploit this weakness. In a battle between Cleveland’s elite home performance and Phoenix’s improving yet inconsistent play, the Cavs enter as clear favorites. However, with Durant and Booker leading the Suns, an upset isn’t entirely off the table if Phoenix can lock in defensively and execute efficiently on offense. Still, Cleveland gets the advantage. Our prediction for Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns: Cavs to win and cover.
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