Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 20, 2025
After a three-game road trip, the Cleveland Cavaliers will return home to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Monday night to take on the Phoenix Suns. Cleveland will mark the fourth stop of a five-game road trip for the Suns, looking to secure their sixth win in seven games.
Phoenix is surging after falling to 15-18 on Jan. 4. The Suns have won six of their last eight games, coming off back-to-back wins versus the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards over their last two games. The Suns will be without two key players in Jusuf Nurkic and Bradley Beal versus the Cavaliers.
For Cleveland, the Cavaliers are looking to ignite another win streak after winning half of their last four games. They are feeling good coming off a 124-117 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. This will mark the first of two matchups between the Suns and the Cavaliers this season.
Here are our predictions for this East versus West matchup, along with betting tips for Monday's contest.
Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Preview, Predicted Starting Lineups, Betting Tips, Odds and Prediction
Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Odds
Spread: Phoenix Suns (+7.5) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (-7.5)
Over/Under: Phoenix Suns (o/235.5) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (u/235.5)
Moneyline: Phoenix Suns (+260) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (-320)
Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Preview
The Suns will have their work cut out for themselves in this matchup, taking on the winningest team in the NBA this season in the Cavaliers. Cleveland has been an offensive juggernaut all year, ranking second in the NBA in points per game, field goal percentage and point differential.
Phoenix is a middle-of-the-pack team in the Western Conference but are showing signs of life at the halfway point of the year. The Suns are surging at the right time, but taking on the best team in the NBA is never an easy task.
Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Projected Starting Lineups
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Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Betting Tips
Tip 1: Cavaliers Over 121.5 Total Points (-115)
Tip 2: Cavaliers Point Spread -7.5 (-115)
Tip 3: Cavaliers Over 28.5 Team Assists (-120)
Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Prediction
While the Suns have looked much-improved over their last eight games, it's nearly impossible to bet against Cleveland, who boasts a league-best 35-6 record at the halfway point of the season. We've covered Phoenix's injuries, but the Cavaliers are also banged up entering this matchup.
Still, even with Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro sidelined versus Phoenix, we're going to take the Cavaliers to handle business at home versus an inconsistent Suns squad.