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Spurs vs Suns Prediction 2/20/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 04:41:43 +0000

The Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs collide at the Frost Bank Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Spurs vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Suns Pick.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost six of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a fourth straight defeat after getting beaten by the Rockets in a 119-111 road defeat on Wednesday. Kevin Durant led the team with 37 points and nine assists on 15 of 22 shooting, Bol Bol added 15 points while Nick Richards chipped in with 11 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks. As a team, the Suns shot 51 percent from the field and 10 of 26 from the 3-point line as they got off to a quick start and looked to be in control when they poured in 35 points in the third quarter to build an 11-point lead, before they went cold and got outscored by 35-19 in the fourth quarter to allow the Rockets off the hook in the end.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been in a rut as they’ve lost 10 of their last 14 games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back after getting routed by the red-hot Celtics in a 116-103 road defeat on Wednesday. De’Aaron Fox led the team with 23 points and five assists, Victor Wembenyama added 17 points with 13 rebounds and four assists while Stephon Castle chipped in with 20 points off the bench. As a team, the Spurs shot 43 percent from the field and nine of 39 from the 3-point line as they failed to match the Celtics from the start and were never really in the contest after falling behind by 24 points early.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

The Spurs have won each of their last four games as home underdogs following a road loss.
The Suns have lost five of their last six games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
The Suns have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
The home team has covered the spread in seven of the Spurs’ last eight games.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The Spurs have lost each of their last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents that held a losing record.
The Suns have won eight of their last nine road games against Spurs teams that held a losing record.
The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against the Spurs following a loss.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Suns’ last five road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Spurs’ last four games against the Suns following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.

Spurs vs Suns Prediction

The Suns could still be shorthanded with Devin Booker and Grayson Allen both listed on the injury report, while the Spurs have listed Victor Wembenyama as doubtful due to an illness. The Suns have been well below their best lately, but they still have Durant and Beal which is more than enough firepower to take down a struggling Spurs team who could be missing their big man who is so important on both ends of the floor. This is a game I would rather stay away from as you couldn’t trust either team with any confidence, but the Suns are tempting at the short line in this spot.

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Draftkings Best NBA Showdown Picks: Suns vs. Spurs 2/20/25

Hans Geevers — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:02:00 +0000

On Thursday night, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

You have $50,000 to utilize on five players from either team. However, one of those players will be designated as your team captain. The captain accumulates 1.5 times the standard fantasy points. Additionally, the captain is 1.5 times the standard cost of the flex position.

The remaining four players in your lineup will receive the standard fantasy points. Having stated that, it is highly important for you to identify the correct player for your captain position if you hope to win a large field DFS GPP (guaranteed prize pool) showdown contest.

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow evening’s Phoenix Suns vs. San Antonio Spurs matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Victor Wembanyama, Center, San Antonio Spurs $12,000

How important has San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama been to the Spurs this season? Let’s take a look at Wembanyama’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 46 games that Victor Wembanyama has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Wembanyama has averaged a massive 53.4 Draftking points a game.

More recently, in the San Antonio Spurs 131-121 win over the Washington Wizards nine days ago, Victor Wembanyama played exceptionally well. More specifically, Wembanyama compiled 31 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals in the San Antonio Spurs victory over the Washington Wizards.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the San Antonio Spurs win over Wizards just mentioned, Wembanyama amassed a whopping 69.3 Draftkings points.

As I noted in the rules section above, selecting the correct player at the captain position for a Draftkings NBA showdown lineup is absolutely vital if you hope to win a large field GPP (guaranteed prize pool) DFS contest.

In my view, Victor Wembanyama is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am backing San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Chris Paul, Point Guard, San Antonio Spurs $6,400

San Antonio point guard Chris Paul has been the leader in the backcourt that the San Antonio Spurs have needed to win games this season. Let’s take a look at the veteran point guard’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 52 games that point guard Chris Paul has played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024 NBA regular season, Paul has averaged 9.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 8.1 assists, and 1.3 steals a game.

In conclusion, I fully expect Chris Paul to continue his outstanding play in tomorrow night’s NBA regular season game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Kevin Durant, Forward (Phoenix Suns) $9,200: Devin Booker, Guard (Phoenix Suns) $9,000: De’Aaron Fox, Guard (San Antonio Spurs) $8,000.

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Rockets vs Suns Prediction 2/12/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:09:27 +0000

The Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets collide at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Rockets vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs Suns Pick.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns have been in a slump as they’ve lost five of their last six games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting beaten by the Grizzlies in a 119-112 loss last night. Kevin Durant led the team with 34 points and five blocks, Bol Bol added 18 points with 14 rebounds and four blocks while Devin Booker chipped in with 17 points and nine assists. As a team, the Suns shot 44 percent from the field and 12 of 44 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Grizzlies in the first half and fell behind by 19 points which proved to be just too much to overcome despite cutting the deficit to just four points with 8:15 left in the fourth quarter.

Houston Rockets Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets haven’t been at their best, but they will be feeling much better after putting an end to a six-game losing streak with a 94-87 win over the Raptors on Sunday. Dillon Brooks led the team with 19 points, Jalen Green added 18 points with nine rebounds and three assists while Jeff Green chipped in with 14 points off the bench. As a team, the Rockets shot just 36 percent from the field and 10 of 38 from the 3-point line as they struggled to score from the start and scored just 37 points in the first half before they sprung to life with 36 points in the fourth quarter to overcome a 10-point deficit and earn the much-needed home victory.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

The Suns have lost each of their last 10 games as road underdogs.
The Rockets have won each of their last eight Wednesday games.
The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 12 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Suns’ last four games.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The Rockets have lost each of their last five night games.
The underdogs have won three of the Rockets’ last four games at Toyota Center.
The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Rockets’ last six games at Toyota Center.
The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as home favorites.

Matchup/League Facts

The Rockets rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.5).
The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.6).
The Suns rank 30th for points in the paint (2160) this season.
The Suns rank 30th for points in the paint per game (41.5) this season.

Rockets vs Suns Prediction

The Suns are still shorthanded with Bradley Beal and Vasilije Micic still out, while the Rockets are still playing without Fred VanVleet and Jabari Smith Jr. The Suns really struggle when they don’t have their Big Three and they are playing their second game of a back-to-back set, but the Rockets were really struggling before their win over the lowly Raptors on Sunday so it’s hard to trust either team at the moment. With that being said, I still think the Rockets get the win at home, but this line just seems a little too high for the Rockets given their recent form.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Grizzlies vs. Suns 2/11/25

Hans Geevers — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:16:54 +0000

The NBA presents a regular season matchup featuring the Phoenix Suns and the Memphis Grizzlies. Let’s take a look at this game from a Draftkings perspective.

Before we dive into the Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Memphis Grizzlies vs. Phoenix Suns matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Devin Booker, Guard, Phoenix Suns $10,600

Talented guard Devin Booker has certainly been a solid player for the Phoenix Suns this season. With that said, how has Booker performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Booker’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 47 games that power forward Devin Booker has played for the Phoenix Suns in the 2024 NBA regular season, Booker is averaging a robust 44.3 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Phoenix Suns 111-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers last month, Phoenix guard Devin Booker played exceptionally well. Let me be more specific. Booker compiled 26 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, one block, and one steal in the Phoenix Suns victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Phoenix Suns win over the Los Angeles Clippers just mentioned, Devin Booker amassed a robust 50.3 Draftkings points.

In my view, Devin Booker is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. Having stated that, I am backing Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Kevin Durant, Power Forward, Phoenix Suns $10,000

In addition to Devin Booker, veteran power forward Kevin Durant has been a key contributor to the Phoenix Suns success on the offensive side of the basketball this season.

In the 39 games that power forward Kevin Durant has played for the Phoenix Suns in the 2024 NBA regular season, Durant is averaging a rather impressive 44.8 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Phoenix Suns 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards three weeks ago, Suns power forward Kevin Durant certainly played at a high level. Durant compiled 29 points, five rebounds, four assists one block in the Phoenix Suns victory over the Washington Wizards.

Additional flex plays I like to play well (Draftkings price noted): Ja Morant, Point Guard (Memphis Grizzlies) $9,600: Brandon Clarke, Center (Memphis Grizzlies) $3,400.

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Suns vs Grizzlies Prediction 2/11/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:14:37 +0000

The Memphis Grizzlies invade the Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Here’s a Suns vs Grizzlies Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Grizzlies Pick.

Memphis Grizzlies Betting Preview

The Memphis Grizzlies have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 10 of their last 12 games overall, but they will be eager to bounce back in this spot after having their four-game win streak halted by the Thunder in a 125-112 loss on Saturday. Desmond Bane led the team with 20 points, nine rebounds, and five assists, Jaren Jackson Jr added 19 points with three steals and three blocks while Santi Aldama chipped in with 18 points, six rebounds, and four assists off the bench. As a team, the Grizzlies shot 44 percent from the field and 12 of 28 from the 3-point line, but their problems were on the defensive end as they just had no way of slowing down the Thunder who scored 100 points before the start of the fourth quarter. The Grizzlies will face the Clippers and Pacers following this one.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in a rut as they’ve lost four of their last six games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting trampled by the Nuggets in a 122-105 loss on Saturday. Devin Booker led the team with 24 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, Bol Bol added 19 points with seven rebounds and four blocks off the bench while Tyus Jones chipped in with 15 points and 10 assists. As a team, the Suns shot 38 percent from the field and 17 of 50 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the Nuggets from the start and allowed 37 points in the first quarter to fall into an early hole. Things only got worse in the second half where the Suns fell behind by as many as 23 points before they finished with a flurry to keep the final margin respectable. The Suns will play the Rockets, Spurs, and Bulls next.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The Grizzlies have lost each of their last five games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
The Suns have won five of their last six games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
The Grizzlies have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Grizzlies’ last four games at Footprint Center.

Why the Memphis Grizzlies will win

The Grizzlies have won each of their last eight games as favorites.
The Suns have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Grizzlies have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Grizzlies’ last nine road games has gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Suns’ last seven home games against Southwest Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.

Suns vs Grizzlies Prediction

The Grizzlies are slightly shorthanded with Johnny Davis and Cam Spencer still out, while the Suns have ruled out Bradley Beal and they have Vasilije Micic is listed as questionable for this one. The Grizzlies have quietly been one of the hottest teams in the league with a four-game win streak before they lost to the Thunder who are beating everyone these days. In contrast, the Suns are mired in another slump and they will again be missing Beal who is so important off the bench, so I will happily take the Grizzlies at the short line in this spot.

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Suns vs Nuggets Prediction 2/8/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:58:54 +0000

The Denver Nuggets pay a visit to the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Suns vs Nuggets Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Nuggets Pick.

Denver Nuggets Betting Preview

The Denver Nuggets have been in great shape as they’ve won 13 of their last 17 games overall and they will be eager to build on their current five-game win streak after routing the Magic in a 112-90 home win on Thursday. Michael Porter Jr led the team with 30 points on 11 of 16 shooting, Nikola Jokic tallied a triple-double of 28 points with 10 rebounds and 12 assists while Christian Braun chipped in with 16 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Nuggets shot 53 percent from the field and 12 of 30 from the 3-point line as they poured in 34 points in the second quarter to take a nine-point lead into halftime, before they went on a 31-12 run in the third quarter to put the game to bed early.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been well below their best lately as they’ve lost four of their past six games, but they will be feeling much better after arresting a three-game slide with a 135-127 overtime win over the Jazz last night. Devin Booker led the team with 47 points and 11 assists, Grayson Allen added 21 points with seven rebounds and six assists while Tyus Jones chipped in with 16 points and six assists. As a team, the Suns shot 45 percent from the field and 22 of 56 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered an 11-point fourth-quarter lead before Grayson Allen saved the day with a clutch 3-pointer at the buzzer to send the game into overtime where the Suns dominated.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The Nuggets have lost each of their last four games as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
The Suns have won 13 of their last 14 home games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
The home team has covered the spread in each of the Nuggets’ last 10 games.
The Nuggets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five road games.

Why the Denver Nuggets will win

The Nuggets have won each of their last nine games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Suns have lost nine of their last 10 games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
The Nuggets have covered the spread in each of their last five games at Footprint Center when playing with a rest advantage.

Matchup/League Facts

The Suns rank 30th for points in the paint (2094) this season.
The Suns rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (85.1).
The Nuggets rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (31.2).
The Nuggets rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.5).

Suns vs Nuggets Prediction

The Nuggets are missing some players as Russell Westbrook is still out with Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray listed as questionable, while the Suns will likely be without Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal once again. This is definitely one of those games where you should check the linueps before tipoff. With that being said, the Nuggets are clearly the team in better form, they are healthier and they haven’t played since Thursday while the Suns are playing their second game of a back-to-back set following an overtime game. Give me the Nuggets to get the win and cover on the road.

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Draftkings Best NBA Showdown Picks: Jazz vs. Suns 2/7/25

Hans Geevers — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:00:12 +0000

The NBA presents a regular season matchup featuring the Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz. Let’s take a look at this game from a Draftkings perspective.

Before we dive into the Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Devin Booker, Guard, Phoenix Suns $10,800

In the 45 games that power forward Devin Booker has played for the Phoenix Suns in the 2024 NBA regular season, Booker is averaging a robust 43.8 Draftkings points a game.

Last month, in the Phoenix Suns 111-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix guard Devin Booker played rather well. Let me be more specific. Booker compiled 26 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, one block, and one steal in the Phoenix Suns victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Phoenix Suns win over the Los Angeles Clippers just mentioned, Devin Booker amassed a robust 50.3 Draftkings points.

Flex Plays

Grayson Allen, Shooting Guard, Phoenix Suns $5,000

In addition to guard Devin Booker, shooting guard Grayson Allen has been a key contributor to the Phoenix Suns on the offensive side of the basketball this season. Let’s review Booker’s recent game data to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 41 games that shooting guard Grayson Allen has played for the Phoenix Suns in the 2024 NBA regular season, Allen is averaging 10.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.4 blocks a game.

Examining the data just presented more closely, in the 41 games that Grayson Allen has played for the Phoenix Suns this season, Allen is averaging a respectable 21.1 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Lauri Markkanen, Forward (Utah Jazx) $8,400: Walker Kessler, Center (Utah Jazz) $8,000.

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Suns vs Jazz Prediction 2/7/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:25:37 +0000

The Utah Jazz pay a visit to the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center on Friday night. Here’s a Suns vs Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Jazz Pick.

Utah Jazz Betting Preview

The Utah Jazz have been in a major slump as they’ve lost 12 of their last 15 games overall, but they will be looking to build some momentum after outlasting the Warriors in a 131-128 home win on Wednesday. Jordan Clarkson led the team with 31 points and five assists, Keyonte George added 26 points and six assists off the bench while Isaiah Collier chipped in with 20 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists. As a team, the Jazz shot 52 percent from the field and 13 of 37 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered an early 14-point lead to trail by 11 points before they exploded for 44 points in the fourth quarter and closed the game on a 20-6 run to come away with the unlikely comeback victory at home.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have cooled off a bit recently as they’ve lost four of their past five games and they will be hoping to avoid a fourth straight defeat after getting shocked by the Thunder in a 140-109 road defeat on Wednesday. Bradley Beal led the team with 25 points on seven of 11 shooting off the bench, Devin Booker added 19 points while Royce O’Neale chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Suns shot 47 percent from the field and 14 of 36 from the 3-point line as they poured in 63 points in the first half to take the lead at halftime, but they couldn’t maintain that pace and got smashed by 79-46 in the second half to get completely blown out on the road. The Suns will play the Nuggets, Grizzlies, Rockets, and Spurs next.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The Suns have won each of their last 13 home games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
The Jazz have lost 22 of their last 23 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against the Jazz following a loss.
The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Footprint Center following a win.

Why the Utah Jazz will win

The Suns have lost four of their last five games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The underdogs have won four of the Suns’ last six games.
The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine home games against teams that held a losing record.
The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last six games following a win.

Total Points Facts

Each of the last six night games between the Jazz and Suns has gone OVER the total points line.
Twelve of the Jazz’s last 14 night games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Suns vs Jazz Prediction

The Jazz are still missing Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton, while the Suns are keeping eyes on Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal who are both listed as questionable for this one. This is definitely another game where you should check the lineups before tipoff given the injury cloud hanging over two of the Suns’ star players, but assuming that both teams are still shorthanded, I prefer a small play on the Jazz to get the cover or even win outright against this slumping Suns team.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Suns vs. Thunder 2/5/25

Hans Geevers — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:22:39 +0000

On Wednesday night, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Phoenix Suns and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Phoenix Suns and the Oklahoma City Thunder game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Phoenix Suns vs. Oklahoma City Thunder matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Devin Booker, Guard, Phoenix Suns $10,400

In the 44 games that power forward Devin Booker has played for the Phoenix Suns in the 2024 NBA regular season, Booker is averaging a rather impressive 44.2 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Phoenix Suns thrilling 111-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers last month, Phoenix guard Devin Booker played rather well. Let me be more specific. Booker compiled 26 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, one block, and one steal in the Phoenix Suns victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Phoenix Suns win over the Los Angeles Clippers just mentioned, Devin Booker amassed a robust 50.3 Draftkings points.

Flex Plays

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Point Guard, Oklahoma City Thunder $12,000

If the NBA playoffs started today, the Oklahoma City Thunder would be the number one seed in the Western Conference. A big reason why the Thunder have played so well this season is point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Let’s examine Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 47 games that point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024 NBA regular season, Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 2.1 steals, and 1.1 blocks a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well (Draftkings price noted): Isaiah Hartenstein, Center (Oklahoma City Thunder) $8,400: Aaron Wiggins, Small Forward (Oklahoma City Thunder) $6,200.

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Thunder vs Suns Prediction 2/5/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 02:32:23 +0000

The Phoenix Suns and the Oklahoma City Thunder duke it out at the Paycom Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Thunder vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Thunder vs Suns Pick.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns have cooled off a bit recently as they’ve lost three of their past four games and they will be hoping to bounce back after getting stopped in their tracks by the Trail Blazers in a 121-119 overtime defeat on Monday. Devin Booker led the team with 34 points on nine of 18 shooting, Kevin Durant added 27 points with five rebounds and five assists while Bradley Beal chipped in with 25 points off the bench. As a team, the Suns shot 47 percent from the field and 15 of 42 from the 3-point line as they worked so hard to get a chance to send the game into a second overtime, only to fall just short as Booker missed the potential game-tying free throw with just 4.1 seconds left on the clock. The Suns will meet the Jazz after this game.

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have continued their strong form with nine wins in their past 12 games and they will be eager to stay hot after making light work of the shorthanded Bucks in a 125-96 home win on Monday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 34 points and six assists on 15 of 19 shooting in just 22 minutes of action, Ousmane Dieng added 21 points, eight rebounds, and five assists off the bench while Isaiah Joe chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Thunder shot 51 percent from the field and 16 of 41 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates and never looked in any danger after taking a 78-44 lead going into halftime. With the game locked up early, the Thunder were able to rest all their starters and still win by a huge margin despite scoring just nine points in the fourth quarter.

Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win

The Suns have lost each of their last 12 road games against Thunder teams that held a winning record.
The Thunder have won each of their last 10 home games against the Suns following a win.
The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 night games against Thunder teams that held a winning record.
The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites against the Suns.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The underdogs have won four of the Suns’ last five games.
The Thunder have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
The Suns have covered the spread in five of their last six road games following an overtime loss.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Suns’ last six games as underdogs has gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of the Thunder’s last four night games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.

Thunder vs Suns Prediction

The Suns could be shorthanded for this one as Kevin Durant is currently listed as day-to-day with an ankle sprain, while the Thunder are still missing Chet Holmgren, Nikola Topic, and Jalen Williams. The Suns have cooled off with back-to-back losses to the Trail Blazers and they could be without Durant for this one which is massive, so it’s hard to make an argument against this red-hot Thunder squad who are coming into this one fresh off another blowout win at home. The line was always going to be massive for this one, but it still isn’t enough to sway me from taking the Thunder to get the win and cover at home where they have won 21 of 24 games this season.

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Trail Blazers vs Suns Prediction 2/3/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 03:06:08 +0000

The Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail Blazers duke it out at the Moda Center once again on Monday night. Here’s a Trail Blazers vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Trail Blazers vs Suns Pick.

Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have been in great form as they’ve won nine of their last 13 games overall, but they will be hoping for a better effort in this one after getting routed by the Trail Blazers in a 127-108 road defeat on Saturday. Devin Booker led the team with 37 points and five assists on 11 of 18 shooting, Kevin Durant added 22 points on nine of 18 shooting while Bradley Beal chipped in with 13 points off the bench but no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Suns shot 45 percent from the field and 10 of 33 from the 3-point line as they came out flat and were always fighting an uphill battle after scoring just 19 points in the second quarter. The Suns did show some fight in the second half, but they just didn’t get enough support from their role players like Nick Richards who scored just one point, and Grayson Allen who scored just three points off the bench. The Suns will face the Thunder following this one.

Portland Trail Blazers

Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers have been in season-best form as they’ve won seven of their last eight games overall and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after blowing past the Suns on Saturday. DeAndre Ayton led the team with 24 points on 11 of 12 shooting, Jerami Grant added 20 points, Tounami Camara scored 18 points with 10 rebounds and four steals while Shaedon Sharpe and Anfernee Simons scored 16 points each. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 51 percent from the field and nine of 31 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Suns from the start and were always in control after dominating the second quarter by 31-19 to take an early double-digit lead. The Trail Blazers will take on the Pacers after this game.

Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win

The Trail Blazers have won each of their last seven night games.
The Suns have lost three of their last four games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last eight games.
The Suns have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The Suns have won each of their last 10 games as road favorites following a loss.
The Trail Blazers have lost 31 of their last 36 games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
The Suns have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites against the Trail Blazers following a loss.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Trail Blazers’ last four home games on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone OVER the total points line.
Five of the Suns’ last six games as road favorites have gone OVER the total points line.

Trail Blazers vs Suns Prediction

The Suns are coming into this one with a full squad, while the Trail Blazers are still missing Matisse Thybulle and they have Robert Williams listed as questionable. The Trail Blazers are playing their best basketball of the season and they will be full of confidence following their big win over the Suns on Saturday, but to be fair, the Suns were playing that game on zero days rest, so I am expecting a different contest in this one. It is always tough to beat the same team twice in a row, so I am going with the Suns to come out swinging and come away with the revenge win in this spot.

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Trail Blazers vs Suns Prediction 2/1/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:38:24 +0000

The Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail Blazers duke it out at the Moda Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Trail Blazers vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Trail Blazers vs Suns Pick.

Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have been in great shape as they’ve won nine of their last 12 games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after making light work of the Warriors in a 130-105 road win last night. Devin Booker led the team with 31 points and 11 assists on 12 of 23 shooting, Bradley Beal added 21 points off the bench, Kevin Durant scored 19 points while Nick Richards chipped in with 14 points and 16 rebounds. As a team, the Suns shot 56 percent from the field and 19 of 39 from the 3-point line as they made most of their open shots to take the early lead and they just kept piling on the points right till the end to come away with one of their most dominant wins of the season despite a quiet game from Durant. The Suns will play against the Thunder following this one.

Portland Trail Blazers

Meanwhile, the Portland Trail Blazers have sprung to life with six wins from their past seven games and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after blowing past the Magic in a 119-90 home win on Thursday. Scoot Henderson led the team with 23 points and seven assists, Shaedon Sharpe added 23 points off the bench while Deandre Ayton chipped in with 22 points on 10 of 12 shooting. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 52 percent from the field and 12 of 25 from the 3-point line, but you can credit this win to their effort on defense as they dominated the second quarter by 34-18 to take the lead and kept the pressure on, limiting the Magic to just 37 points in the second half to get the impressive win at home.

Trail Blazers vs Suns Prediction

The Suns will likely have a full squad once again, while the Trail Blazers are still missing Matisse Thybulle and they have Jerami Grant listed as questionable. The Suns come into this meeting as one of the hottest teams in the league after smashing the Warriors, but they are playing their second game of a back-to-back set against a Trail Blazers squad who are playing some of their best basketball of the season. It wouldn’t be shocking at all if the Trail Blazers pulled off the minor upset, but I would rather go with the more consistent Suns to get over the line in a close one.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Suns vs. Trail Blazers 2/1/25

Hans Geevers — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:40:27 +0000

On Sunday night, the NBA presents Draftkings basketball fans with a regular season matchup featuring the Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail Blazers. Let’s take a look at this game from a DFS perspective.

Before we dive into the Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail Blazers game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for tomorrow night’s Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Devin Booker, Guard, Phoenix Suns $10,600

In the 41 games that power forward Devin Booker has played for the Phoenix Suns in the 2024 NBA regular season, Booker is averaging a rather impressive 43.8 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Phoenix Suns 111-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers six days ago, Suns guard Devin Booker played rather well. Let me be more specific. Booker compiled 26 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, one block, and one steal in the Phoenix Suns victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Phoenix Suns win over the Los Angeles Clippers just mentioned, Devin Booker amassed a robust 50.3 Draftkings points.

Flex Plays

Kevin Durant, Power Forward, Phoenix Suns $10,200

In the 37 games that power forward Kevin Durant has played for the Phoenix Suns in the 2024 NBA regular season, Durant is averaging 45.5 Draftkings points a game.

Earlier this month, in the Phoenix Suns 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards, Suns power forward Kevin Durant certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Durant compiled 29 points, five rebounds, four assists one block in the Phoenix Suns victory over the Washington Wizards.

Additional flex plays I like to play well (Draftkings price noted): Deni Avdija, Forward (Portland Trail Blazers) $8,200: Scoot Henderson, Point Guard (Portland Trail Blazers) $6,800: Bradley Beal, Guard (Phoenix Suns) $7,000.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Suns vs. Warriors 1/31/25

Hans Geevers — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:02:58 +0000

The NBA presents a regular season matchup featuring the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns. Let’s take a look at this game from a Draftkings perspective.

Before we dive into the Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Kevin Durant, Power Forward, Phoenix Suns $11,200

Veteran power forward Kevin Durant has been the driving force behind the Phoenix Suns success on the offensive side of the basketball this season. With that said, how has Durant performed from a statistical perspective? Let’s take a look at Durant’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to answer that question.

In the 36 games that power forward Kevin Durant has played for the Phoenix Suns in the 2024 NBA regular season, Durant is averaging a rather impressive 45.5 Draftkings points a game.

More recently, in the Phoenix Suns 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards six days ago, Suns power forward Kevin Durant certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Durant compiled 29 points, five rebounds, four assists one block in the Phoenix Suns victory over the Washington Wizards.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Phoenix Suns victory over the Washington Wizards just mentioned, Kevin Durant amassed a whopping 44.8 Draftkings points.

In my opinion, Kevin Durant is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am rolling with Phoenix Suns power forward Kevin Durant at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

Stephen Curry, Point Guard, Golden State Warriors $10,800

In the 38 games that point guard Stephen Curry has played for the Golden State Warriors in the 2024 NBA regular season, Curry is averaging 22.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.5 steals a game.

Earlier this month, in the Golden State Warriors 116-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Stephen Curry certainly rather well. Curry tallied 31 points, two rebounds, eight assists and one steal in the Golden State Warriors victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Additional flex plays I like to play well (Draftkings price noted): Devin Booker, Guard (Phoenix Suns) $11,000: Andrew Wiggins, Small Forward (Golden State Warriors) $8,800: Bradley Beal, Guard (Phoenix Suns) $8,000.

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Warriors vs Suns Prediction 1/31/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:21:27 +0000

The Phoenix Suns and the Golden State Warriors duke it out at the Chase Center on Friday night. Here’s a Warriors vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Warriors vs Suns Pick.

Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have been in great form as they’ve won eight of their last 11 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their three-game win streak (the latest win against the Clippers) snapped by the Timberwolves in a 121-113 loss on Wednesday. Kevin Durant led the team with 33 points and seven assists, Devin Booker added 28 points with eight assists while Bradley Beal chipped in with 17 points and six assists off the bench. As a team, the Suns shot 50 percent from the field and 12 of 32 from the 3-point line as they kept the Timberwolves in check early and took the lead into halftime, only to get outscored by 66-54 in the second half as they had no answer for the Timberwolves’ duo of Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards who combined for 61 points.

Golden State Warriors

Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors are starting to turn things around as they’ve won three of their past four games overall and they will be eager to maintain that momentum after beating the Thunder in a 116-109 upset win on Wednesday. Andrew Wiggins led the team with 27 points on 10 of 17 shooting, Stephen Curry added 21 points with four assists while Kevon Looney chipped in with 18 points on five of seven shooting off the bench. As a team, the Warriors shot 49 percent from the field and 13 of 38 from the 3-point line as they struggled early and fell into an early 14-point deficit after scoring just 20 points in the first quarter, but they responded with 68 points in the second half to come away with one of their best wins of the season. The Warriors will meet the Magic, Jazz, Lakers, and Bulls next.

Why the Golden State Warriors will win

The Suns have lost each of their last nine games as road underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The home team has won each of the last five games between the Suns and Warriors.
The Suns have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last five home games against Suns teams that held a winning record.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The Warriors have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
The Suns have won six of their last eight games as underdogs against the Warriors following a loss.
The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
The Suns have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against the Warriors following a loss.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Suns’ last six games as underdogs has gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of the Warriors’ last four home night games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.

Warriors vs Suns Prediction

The Suns are coming into this one with a full roster, while the Warriors are still playing without the injured Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green. The Suns were one of the hottest teams in the league before they ran into the Timberwolves in their last outing, while the Warriors just took down the red-hot Thunder for their third win in four games. You can make an argument for either side here, but the Suns look like the more dangerous team at the moment, and I think they represent decent value as the underdog here.

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Suns vs Timberwolves Prediction 1/29/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:31:50 +0000

The Phoenix Suns play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Footprint Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Suns vs Timberwolves Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Timberwolves Pick.

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been in pretty good form as they’ve won eight of their last 12 games overall and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after sneaking past the Hawks in a 100-92 home win on Monday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 23 points, Julius Randle added 20 points and Rudy Gobert chipped in with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks. As a team, the Timberwolves shot 39 percent from the field and 12 of 40 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their defense as they kept the Hawks to just 43 points in the first quarter to take an early 17-point lead, which proved to be just enough to hold off the Hawks who cut it to single digits at the end. The Wolves will play against the Jazz and Wizards following this one.

Phoenix Suns

Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in great form as they’ve won eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be eager to build on their three-game win streak after outlasting the Clippers in a 111-109 home win on Monday. Devin Booker led the team with 26 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists, Kevin Durant added 24 points with five assists while Grayson Allen chipped in with 18 points off the bench. As a team, the Suns shot 47 percent from the field and 22 of 47 from the 3-point line as they poured in 60 points in the first half to build a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter, before they survived a late scare from the Clippers to escape with the gritty win at home.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The Suns have won each of their last 13 home games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
The Timberwolves have lost each of their last two games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the Timberwolves’ last nine games.
The Timberwolves have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.

Why the Minnesota Timberwolves will win

The Timberwolves have won eight of their last nine road games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Suns have lost seven of their last eight games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
The Timberwolves have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Suns’ last nine home games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Each of the Timberwolves’ last seven games as favorites following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.

Suns vs Timberwolves Prediction

The Timberwolves ruled out Donte DiVincenzo again with Rob Dillingham listed as questionable, while the Suns are keeping an eye on Kevin Durant who is listed as questionable with a thumb injury. We should be in for a close contest here with both teams coming in with plenty of winning momentum. The Timberwolves have reeled off three wins in a row and they looked great on Monday where they held the Hawks to just 92 points. The edge goes to the Suns who have won eight of 10 games after taking down the red-hot Clippers in a gritty win in their last outing. You can make an argument for either side here, but I think the Suns represent decent value as the home underdogs in this spot.

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Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks: Clippers vs. Suns 1/27/25

Hans Geevers — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:26:51 +0000

The NBA presents a regular season matchup featuring the Los Angeles Clippers and the Phoenix Suns. Let’s take a look at this game from a Draftkings perspective.

Before we dive into the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns game let’s review the rules for Draftkings single game showdown contest.

Draftkings Single Game Showdown Contest Rules

If you have additional questions regarding the rules for the single game showdown contest, I recommend that you check out the Draftkings website for more details.

*I recommend that all readers review the starting lineups for both teams prior to setting your DFS lineup for this one game slate.

Here are my Draftkings picks for this evening’s Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Clippers matchup.

Draftkings NBA Showdown Picks

Captain-Kevin Durant, Power Forward, Phoenix Suns $11,400

In the 34 games that power forward Kevin Durant has played for the Phoenix Suns in the 2024 NBA regular season, Durant is averaging a rather impressive 45.3 Draftkings points a game.

Two days ago, in the Phoenix Suns 119-109 win over the Washington Wizards, Kevin Durant certainly played at a high level. Let me be more specific. Durant compiled 29 points, five rebounds, four assists one block in the Phoenix Suns victory over the Washington Wizards.

Looking closer at the data just presented, in the Phoenix Suns victory over the Washington Wizards just mentioned, Kevin Durant amassed a whopping 44.8 Draftkings points.

In my view, Phoenix Suns power forward Kevin Durant is the most likely player to post the most Draftkings points in this evening’s NBA regular season game. For that specific reason, I am rolling with Kevin Durant at the captain position for this one game Draftkings NBA Showdown contest.

Flex Plays

James Harden, Point Guard, Los Angeles Clippers $11,600

Point guard James Harden has been a standout performer for the Los Angeles Clippers starting lineup this season. Let’s take a look at Harden’s game data from the 2024 NBA regular season to better shed light on my previous statement.

In the 42 games that point guard James Harden has played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024 NBA regular season, Harden is averaging a robust 45.4 Draftkings points a game.

Additional flex plays I like to play well in this NBA regular season game (Draftkings price noted): Devin Booker, Guard (Phoenix Suns) $11,200: Tyus Jones, Point Guard (Phoenix Suns) $5,200: Derrick Jones Jr., Power Forward (Los Angeles Clippers) $3,800.

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Suns vs Clippers Prediction 1/27/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 02:42:03 +0000

The Los Angeles Clippers invade the Footprint Center to do battle with the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. Here’s a Suns vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Clippers Pick.

Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers have been in great shape as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after taking down the Bucks in a 127-117 home win on Saturday. James Harden led the team with 40 points and nine assists on 12 of 24 shooting, Norman Powell added 33 points on 11 of 23 shooting while Kawhi Leonard chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Clippers shot 45 percent from the field and 11 of 34 from the 3-point line as they went back and forth with the Bucks in a tightly contested first half, but the fourth quarter was their downfall as the Clippers used a pivotal 12-3 run to pull away in the end.

Phoenix Suns

Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in great shape as they’ve won seven of their last nine games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight win after beating the Wizards in a 119-109 home win on Saturday. Kevin Durant led the team with 29 points on 11 of 19 shooting, Nick Richards and Bradley Beal scored 20 points each while Devin Booker chipped in with 18 points and seven assists. As a team, the Suns shot 44 percent from the field and 13 of 40 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 68 points in the first half and never looked in danger after taking a 19-point lead. A total of five players finished in double figures in scoring and the Suns committed just 10 turnovers.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The Suns have won each of their last four games at Footprint Center.
The Clippers have lost eight of their last 10 road games against teams that held a winning record.
The home team has covered the spread in 12 of the Clippers’ last 15 games.
The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last nine road games against teams that held a winning record.

Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win

The Suns have lost each of their last 10 Monday games against Clippers teams that held a winning record.
The Clippers have won each of their last nine games as road favorites following a home win.
The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
The Clippers have covered the spread in 14 of their last 15 road games following a home win.

Matchup/League Facts

The Suns rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.2).
The Suns rank 28th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.3).
The Clippers rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (26.1).
The Clippers rank 1st in the league for H1 opponent points per game this season (52.2).

Suns vs Clippers Prediction

The Clippers are still missing Kris Dunn, Cam Christie, and Jordan Miller, while the Suns are coming in with a full squad once again. The Clippers have sprung to life over the past couple of weeks and they just look like a more dangerous team with every game that Kawhi Leonard plays. The Suns are coming into this meeting with plenty of momentum themselves, but their depth has been an issue all season and it could be why they aren’t heavier favorites at home. You could make an argument for either side here, but I have been a little more impressed by the Clippers who should hold the major edge when it comes to bench scoring in this matchup.

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Suns vs Wizards Prediction 1/25/25 NBA Picks Today

Peter Tran — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:27:52 +0000

The Phoenix Suns play host to the Washington Wizards at the Footprint Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Suns vs Wizards Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Wizards Pick.

Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards have been in terrible form as they’ve lost 16 of their last 18 games overall. The Wizards will be hoping to put a halt to a 12-game losing streak after getting routed by the Clippers in a 110-93 road defeat on Thursday. Jordan Poole led the team with 24 points and nine assists, Bilal Coulibaly added 15 points while Alex Sarr chipped in with 14 points and 10 rebounds. As a team, the Wizards shot just 34 percent from the field and 11 of 46 from the 3-point line. The Wizards struggled to score against the pressure defense of the Clippers from the start and never gave themselves a chance after scoring just 41 points in the first half. Kyle Kuzma had a rough game of just seven points on three of 12 shooting while Kyshawn George shot just two of seven for his five points.

Phoenix Suns

Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been in pretty good form as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the struggling Nets in a 108-84 road win on Wednesday. Devin Booker led the team in scoring with 32 points and six assists on 14 of 24 shooting, Kevin Durant added 24 points with eight rebounds while no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Suns shot 47 percent from the field and 14 of 41 from the 3-point line, but this win was more about their defense as they held the Nets to just 16 points in the first quarter and another 16 points in the fourth quarter to finish with one of their most dominant wins of the season.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The Wizards have lost each of their last 19 road games against Western Conference opponents.
The Suns have won each of their last nine games as home favorites against Southeast Division opponents.
The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as road underdogs following a road loss.
The home team has covered the spread in each of the Wizards’ last three games.

Why the Washington Wizards will win

The Suns have lost four of their last seven games as favorites following a win.
The Wizards have won four of their last seven games as underdogs against the Suns following a loss.
The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at Footprint Center against teams that held a losing record.
The Wizards have covered the spread in four of their last five games as underdogs against the Suns.

Phoenix Suns Player Facts

Kevin Durant ranks 6th amongst qualified players for points per game (27.2) this season.
Nick Richards ranks 20th amongst qualified Centers for FT% (69.4%) this season.

Washington Wizards Player Facts

Bilal Coulibaly ranks 15th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Suns rank 29th for points in the paint per game (42.5) this season.
The Suns rank 28th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (9.2).
The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (48.9).
The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.5).

Suns vs Wizards Prediction

The Wizards are still missing Marvin Bagley and Malcolm Brogdon, while the Suns are expecting Bradley Beal to play, though he is currently listed as day-to-day. The line was always going to be hefty for this matchup as the Wizards just can’t buy a win these days. In contrast, the Suns are starting to heat up and it was encouraging to see them play solid defense in a big win over the Nets. The Suns should be well-rested as they haven’t played since Wednesday, so I will back them to get the big win and cover at home in this spot.

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Nets vs Suns Prediction 1/22/25 NBA Picks Today

Randy Chambers — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:02:25 +0000

The Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Nets vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Nets vs Suns Pick.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns lost to the Cavs, beat the Pistons, and they play the Wizards, Clippers, and Timberwolves next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 112.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.3 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.5 points and 3.9 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.

Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Thunder and Knicks, and they play the Heat, Kings, and Hornets next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 106.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 48.8 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.5 points and 4.1 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer, and Tosan Evbuomwan is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Brooklyn Nets will win

The Nets have won five of their last seven games as underdogs against the Suns following a loss.
The Suns have lost each of their last three games when playing with a rest advantage.
The Suns have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
The Nets have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against the Suns following a loss.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The Nets have lost each of their last eight games at Barclays Center.
The Suns have won each of their last eight games as road favorites following a loss.
The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Suns have covered the spread in 12 of their last 15 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.

Matchup/League Facts

The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (48.8%).
The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (37.9%).
The Suns rank 30th for points in the paint per game (42.2) this season.
The Suns rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.2).

Nets vs Suns Injury Report

The Nets will be without Bojan Bogdanovic, Trendon Watford, Cam Thomas, Ziaire Williams, and Maxwell Lewis. Ben Simmons is questionable with an illness.

The Suns will be without Jusuf Nurkic, while Bradley Beal is questionable with an ankle injury.

Nets vs Suns Prediction

On paper, the Phoenix Suns should win this game, but on paper, the Suns shouldn’t be a .500 team with a 14-27-1 ATS record. I’ve said all year the Suns are an underachieving bad team, and with a 33.3 cover percentage they’re the worst cover team in the league as well. Also, don’t expect Beal to play, as it appears the Suns are inching closer toward a trade for Jimmy Butler. The Nets aren’t winning games, but they’re still a profitable 23-20-1 ATS on the season. I’ll keep fading the Suns, as it’s paid off all season.

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