Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

This content is summarizing an upcoming basketball game between two teams from different conferences. The Phoenix team is currently in the playoff picture, while the Washington team is struggling. The game will take place on the road. Phoenix recently lost to the Hawks, and Washington was defeated by Miami in their previous games. In their history of regular season matchups, the Wizards have a slight advantage. However, the Suns won their most recent encounter. In terms of betting, Phoenix is favored to win with a -10 point spread, and the line has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Suns -480 | Wizards +350

Spread: Suns -10 (-110) | Wizards +10 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 241.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Phoenix will win straight-up is 83%.

Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns recently had their two-game win streak come to an end in a loss to the Hawks. This loss dropped their season record to 28-21 and placed them in third position in the Pacific Division, five games behind the Clippers. Currently, they hold the final guaranteed playoff spot in the Western Conference, tied with New Orleans, with a 4.5 game lead over the Rockets. In their game against Atlanta, the Suns trailed by as much as 10 points in the second quarter but managed to narrow the margin to three by halftime. They briefly led by two in the third quarter but ended up trailing by five going into the final quarter. Despite their efforts, they couldn't catch up to the Hawks and ultimately lost the game. The Suns had a strong shooting performance, with a 53.4% field goal percentage and 14 of 37 three-pointers made. However, their defense allowed Atlanta to shoot 51.6% and they committed 16 turnovers. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 35 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists in the game. Statistically, the Suns rank 12th in scoring offense, averaging 116.9 points per game. They rank 19th in rebounding, with an average of 43.2 boards per game, and 14th in assists, with an average of 26.6 per game. Defensively, they rank 15th, allowing an average of 114.7 points per game. Devin Booker is the team's second-leading scorer and playmaker, averaging 28.2 points and 7.2 assists per game. Phoenix also has offensive weapons in players like Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Eric Gordon, and Grayson Allen. Jusuf Nurkic, Josh Okogie, Keita Bates-Diop, Jordan Goodwin, Drew Eubanks, Yuta Watanabe, and Nassir Little contribute to the team's rotation. As a team, the Suns rank 5th in field goal percentage, shooting 49.5% from the floor. They rank 21st in three-pointers made per game and 6th in three-point percentage, making 37.9% of their attempts from beyond the arc. Damion Lee, who suffered a knee injury during training camp, remains without a return timetable. In terms of power rankings, the Suns are ranked 12th. Their offense ranks 12th, with Drop-off lane 🚗 pic.twitter.com/RwPc1SYah0