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NBA Betting Preview: Cavaliers vs Suns

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Phoenix Suns in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The Suns are capable of staying close to the Cavaliers here, so we’ll take a chance and bet them against the spread. There’s an attractive +4.5 available which is priced at -106.

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Cleveland Cavaliers claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 129-99 triumph against LA Lakers at Rocket Arena made it five straight wins. Donovan Mitchell tallied 25 points, while Jaylon Tyson put up 20 and De'Andre Hunter 19.

Phoenix Suns have enjoyed back-to-back wins, most recently beating Detroit Pistons 114-96. It was a home success at Mortgage Matchup Center. Dillon Brooks scored 40 points, with Grayson Allen adding 24 and Collin Gillespie 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Cavs and the Suns saw the former win. It was a 129-113 scoreline at Rocket Arena. We’ve seen six Suns wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Suns	29	19	0.604	114	111.2	2.8	16-6	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	2W
Cavaliers	29	20	0.592	119.2	116.1	3.1	17-11	12-9	7-3	19-13	8-2	5W

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The Cavs have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.1 points, 44.6 rebounds, 29.5 assists, 8.2 steals and 5.0 blocks while shooting 48.9% from the field and 78.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 112.2 points and 41.2 rebounds per contest.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.9 points, 6.6 assists and 3.5 (38.0%) 3-pointers made, while Evan Mobley averages 8.1 rebounds.

The Suns have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 111.1 points, 43.1 rebounds, 23.3 assists, 9.4 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 44.8% from the field and 82.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 107.3 points and 44.7 rebounds.

Dillon Brooks is averaging 19.8 points, Mark Williams 7.7 rebounds and Royce O'Neale 3.8 assists, while Grayson Allen has an average of 3.7 (34.6%) 3-pointers made.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Suns will be able to cover the spread in this NBA showdown, with +4.5 looking favorable for our bet. Take the -106 that is currently available.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Cavaliers vs Suns stats:

• The +4.5 line has been covered by Suns in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by Suns in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by Suns in 2 consecutive games.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -4.5 line hasn’t been covered by Cavs in 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The +4.5 line has been covered by Suns in 7 of their last 10 games against Cavs.

Suns +4.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It is the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Cavaliers 109 - 111 Suns

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Suns to secure a 111-109 win at massive odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 66% chance of securing victory, Cleveland Cavaliers are favorites for this NBA game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -196. For those wanting to back Phoenix Suns, you will find +164 about the underdogs.

The spread is 4.5 and the total points line is currently 223.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. Those that want to back Under 223.5 can find odds of -110 available.

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Moneyline

Cavaliers

-196

Suns

+164

Point Spread

Cavaliers -4.5

-114

Suns +4.5

-106

Total Points

Under 223.5

-110

Over 223.5

-110

Donovan Mitchell is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -114 can be found for him scoring Over 31.5 points and there are the same odds for him to go Under.

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 31.5

-114

Under 31.5

-114

Dillon Brooks (Suns)

Over 22.5

-108

Under 22.5

-120

Grayson Allen (Suns)

Over 17.5

-114

Under 17.5

-114

Jaylon Tyson (Cavaliers)

Over 16.5

-109

Under 16.5

-119

Collin Gillespie (Suns)

Over 14.5

+103

Under 14.5

-133

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 12.5

-123

Under 12.5

-104

Sam Merrill (Cavaliers)

Over 11.5

-111

Under 11.5

-116

Mark Williams (Suns)

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-118

Dean Wade (Cavaliers)

Over 6.5

-103

Under 6.5

-125

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 6.5

-137

Under 6.5

+106

Grayson Allen (Suns)

Over 4.5

+117

Under 4.5

-152

Jaylon Tyson (Cavaliers)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-149

Jarrett Allen (Cavaliers)

Over 9.5

+115

Under 9.5

-149

Mark Williams (Suns)

Over 8.5

-112

Under 8.5

-115

Jaylon Tyson (Cavaliers)

Over 6.5

+112

Under 6.5

-145

Dean Wade (Cavaliers)

Over 5.5

-109

Under 5.5

-119

Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers)

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

+110

Dillon Brooks (Suns)

Over 4.5

+124

Under 4.5

-161

Collin Gillespie (Suns)

Over 4.5

+103

Under 4.5

-133

Grayson Allen (Suns)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-130

The Suns have gone 8-2 across their last 10 home games, averaging 112.80 points on offense and surrendering 103.80 on defense.

The Cavaliers have stacked up four consecutive road wins. They own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 115.30 points on offense and surrendering 113.20 on defense.

The Suns earned a 123-112 win against the Cavs in the teams’ last meeting at Mortgage Matchup Center. Across 7 head-to-head meetings at Mortgage Matchup Center, the Suns have come away with five wins, while the Cavs have two.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O223.5	U223.5
Phoenix Suns Home Stats		8-2	216.60	112.80	103.80	3	7
Cleveland Cavaliers Away Stats		6-4	228.50	115.30	113.20	7	3

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O223.5 = Games Over 223.5 Points
• U223.5 = Games Under 223.5 Points

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Cleveland Cavaliers Stats

Phoenix Suns Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -4.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +4.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +4.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 231.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 228.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 223.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 223.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 119.10 pts and allowed 112.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 115.30 pts and allowed 113.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 218.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 216.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 223.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 223.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 111.10 pts and allowed 107.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 112.80 pts and allowed 103.80 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.70 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.10 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.40 (78.73%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.6, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 32.90
• Assists: 29.50
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 8.20
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 18.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.50 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.70 (76.56%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.2, Offensive 10.80, Defensive 34.40
• Assists: 29.80
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 8.10
• Turnovers : 15.80
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.90 (53%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.80 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.90 (82.11%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.1, Offensive 13.00, Defensive 30.10
• Assists: 23.30
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 9.40
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 20.10

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.20 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.30 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.50 (80.91%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.8, Offensive 11.90, Defensive 31.90
• Assists: 24.00
• Blocks: 5.30
• Steals: 9.60
• Turnovers : 13.80
• Personal Fouls: 22.00

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Knicks	29	18	0.617	117.5	112.6	4.9	18-6	11-12	8-3	21-11	5-5	4W
Celtics	29	18	0.617	116.4	110.1	6.3	14-8	15-10	7-4	21-12	5-5	1L
Raptors	29	20	0.592	113.6	112.1	1.5	13-11	16-9	4-9	22-13	6-4	1L
76ers	26	21	0.553	116.5	115.8	0.7	14-13	12-8	8-5	19-17	5-5	2W
Nets	12	34	0.261	107.7	114.7	-7	6-17	6-17	3-9	9-19	1-9	7L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	34	12	0.739	116.8	110.1	6.7	19-5	15-7	8-3	22-6	7-3	1L
Cavaliers	29	20	0.592	119.2	116.1	3.1	17-11	12-9	7-3	19-13	8-2	5W
Bulls	23	25	0.479	117.6	119.7	-2.1	15-11	8-14	3-8	15-17	5-5	3L
Bucks	18	28	0.391	111.8	115.8	-4	9-12	9-16	5-4	14-16	2-8	4L
Pacers	12	36	0.25	110.3	118.3	-8	9-16	3-20	3-8	8-24	5-5	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	26	23	0.531	119.8	118.2	1.6	15-8	11-15	3-4	13-13	6-4	1W
Magic	24	22	0.522	115.4	115.6	-0.2	14-9	10-13	6-5	16-17	4-6	1W
Hawks	24	26	0.48	117.1	118.1	-1	9-14	15-12	4-3	12-17	5-5	1L
Hornets	21	28	0.429	116.3	114.8	1.5	9-13	12-15	6-4	14-19	7-3	5W
Wizards	12	34	0.261	112.2	122.3	-10.1	8-15	4-19	2-5	8-19	2-8	2W

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	38	11	0.776	120.3	108	12.3	21-5	17-6	7-3	29-7	6-4	1L
Nuggets	32	16	0.667	120.1	115.8	4.3	13-9	19-7	4-1	18-8	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	30	19	0.612	119	114.1	4.9	17-8	13-11	5-5	17-14	5-5	3W
Trail Blazers	23	25	0.479	115.5	117.4	-1.9	13-11	10-14	4-4	18-14	5-5	3L
Jazz	15	33	0.313	118.8	127.8	-9	10-16	5-17	1-8	9-24	2-8	4L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	28	18	0.609	115.9	116.5	-0.6	12-8	16-10	4-6	20-12	5-5	1L
Suns	29	19	0.604	114	111.2	2.8	16-6	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	2W
Warriors	27	22	0.551	116.5	113.6	2.9	17-7	10-15	5-3	17-14	6-4	1W
Clippers	22	24	0.478	112.7	112.8	-0.1	13-9	9-15	5-4	12-14	9-1	3W
Kings	12	37	0.245	110.5	120.6	-10.1	9-16	3-21	2-7	8-25	3-7	7L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	32	15	0.681	117.2	112.1	5.1	16-6	16-9	8-3	19-13	6-4	1W
Rockets	29	17	0.63	116.1	110	6.1	16-4	13-13	5-5	16-15	7-3	1W
Grizzlies	18	27	0.4	114.8	116.3	-1.5	10-14	8-13	5-5	14-15	3-7	4L
Mavericks	19	29	0.396	114.2	116.7	-2.5	14-14	5-15	3-6	11-20	5-5	3L
Pelicans	12	37	0.245	114.4	121.2	-6.8	7-19	5-18	5-7	6-26	4-6	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	34	12	0.739	116.8	110.1	6.7	19-5	15-7	8-3	22-6	7-3	1L
Knicks	29	18	0.617	117.5	112.6	4.9	18-6	11-12	8-3	21-11	5-5	4W
Celtics	29	18	0.617	116.4	110.1	6.3	14-8	15-10	7-4	21-12	5-5	1L
Raptors	29	20	0.592	113.6	112.1	1.5	13-11	16-9	4-9	22-13	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	29	20	0.592	119.2	116.1	3.1	17-11	12-9	7-3	19-13	8-2	5W
76ers	26	21	0.553	116.5	115.8	0.7	14-13	12-8	8-5	19-17	5-5	2W
Heat	26	23	0.531	119.8	118.2	1.6	15-8	11-15	3-4	13-13	6-4	1W
Magic	24	22	0.522	115.4	115.6	-0.2	14-9	10-13	6-5	16-17	4-6	1W
Hawks	24	26	0.48	117.1	118.1	-1	9-14	15-12	4-3	12-17	5-5	1L
Bulls	23	25	0.479	117.6	119.7	-2.1	15-11	8-14	3-8	15-17	5-5	3L
Hornets	21	28	0.429	116.3	114.8	1.5	9-13	12-15	6-4	14-19	7-3	5W
Bucks	18	28	0.391	111.8	115.8	-4	9-12	9-16	5-4	14-16	2-8	4L
Nets	12	34	0.261	107.7	114.7	-7	6-17	6-17	3-9	9-19	1-9	7L
Wizards	12	34	0.261	112.2	122.3	-10.1	8-15	4-19	2-5	8-19	2-8	2W
Pacers	12	36	0.25	110.3	118.3	-8	9-16	3-20	3-8	8-24	5-5	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	38	11	0.776	120.3	108	12.3	21-5	17-6	7-3	29-7	6-4	1L
Spurs	32	15	0.681	117.2	112.1	5.1	16-6	16-9	8-3	19-13	6-4	1W
Nuggets	32	16	0.667	120.1	115.8	4.3	13-9	19-7	4-1	18-8	7-3	1W
Rockets	29	17	0.63	116.1	110	6.1	16-4	13-13	5-5	16-15	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	30	19	0.612	119	114.1	4.9	17-8	13-11	5-5	17-14	5-5	3W
Lakers	28	18	0.609	115.9	116.5	-0.6	12-8	16-10	4-6	20-12	5-5	1L
Suns	29	19	0.604	114	111.2	2.8	16-6	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	2W
Warriors	27	22	0.551	116.5	113.6	2.9	17-7	10-15	5-3	17-14	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	23	25	0.479	115.5	117.4	-1.9	13-11	10-14	4-4	18-14	5-5	3L
Clippers	22	24	0.478	112.7	112.8	-0.1	13-9	9-15	5-4	12-14	9-1	3W
Grizzlies	18	27	0.4	114.8	116.3	-1.5	10-14	8-13	5-5	14-15	3-7	4L
Mavericks	19	29	0.396	114.2	116.7	-2.5	14-14	5-15	3-6	11-20	5-5	3L
Jazz	15	33	0.313	118.8	127.8	-9	10-16	5-17	1-8	9-24	2-8	4L
Kings	12	37	0.245	110.5	120.6	-10.1	9-16	3-21	2-7	8-25	3-7	7L
Pelicans	12	37	0.245	114.4	121.2	-6.8	7-19	5-18	5-7	6-26	4-6	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	38	11	0.776	120.3	108	12.3	21-5	17-6	7-3	29-7	6-4	1L
Pistons	34	12	0.739	116.8	110.1	6.7	19-5	15-7	8-3	22-6	7-3	1L
Spurs	32	15	0.681	117.2	112.1	5.1	16-6	16-9	8-3	19-13	6-4	1W
Nuggets	32	16	0.667	120.1	115.8	4.3	13-9	19-7	4-1	18-8	7-3	1W
Rockets	29	17	0.63	116.1	110	6.1	16-4	13-13	5-5	16-15	7-3	1W
Celtics	29	18	0.617	116.4	110.1	6.3	14-8	15-10	7-4	21-12	5-5	1L
Knicks	29	18	0.617	117.5	112.6	4.9	18-6	11-12	8-3	21-11	5-5	4W
Timberwolves	30	19	0.612	119	114.1	4.9	17-8	13-11	5-5	17-14	5-5	3W
Lakers	28	18	0.609	115.9	116.5	-0.6	12-8	16-10	4-6	20-12	5-5	1L
Suns	29	19	0.604	114	111.2	2.8	16-6	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	2W
Cavaliers	29	20	0.592	119.2	116.1	3.1	17-11	12-9	7-3	19-13	8-2	5W
Raptors	29	20	0.592	113.6	112.1	1.5	13-11	16-9	4-9	22-13	6-4	1L
76ers	26	21	0.553	116.5	115.8	0.7	14-13	12-8	8-5	19-17	5-5	2W
Warriors	27	22	0.551	116.5	113.6	2.9	17-7	10-15	5-3	17-14	6-4	1W
Heat	26	23	0.531	119.8	118.2	1.6	15-8	11-15	3-4	13-13	6-4	1W
Magic	24	22	0.522	115.4	115.6	-0.2	14-9	10-13	6-5	16-17	4-6	1W
Hawks	24	26	0.48	117.1	118.1	-1	9-14	15-12	4-3	12-17	5-5	1L
Bulls	23	25	0.479	117.6	119.7	-2.1	15-11	8-14	3-8	15-17	5-5	3L
Trail Blazers	23	25	0.479	115.5	117.4	-1.9	13-11	10-14	4-4	18-14	5-5	3L
Clippers	22	24	0.478	112.7	112.8	-0.1	13-9	9-15	5-4	12-14	9-1	3W
Hornets	21	28	0.429	116.3	114.8	1.5	9-13	12-15	6-4	14-19	7-3	5W
Grizzlies	18	27	0.4	114.8	116.3	-1.5	10-14	8-13	5-5	14-15	3-7	4L
Mavericks	19	29	0.396	114.2	116.7	-2.5	14-14	5-15	3-6	11-20	5-5	3L
Bucks	18	28	0.391	111.8	115.8	-4	9-12	9-16	5-4	14-16	2-8	4L
Jazz	15	33	0.313	118.8	127.8	-9	10-16	5-17	1-8	9-24	2-8	4L
Nets	12	34	0.261	107.7	114.7	-7	6-17	6-17	3-9	9-19	1-9	7L
Wizards	12	34	0.261	112.2	122.3	-10.1	8-15	4-19	2-5	8-19	2-8	2W
Pacers	12	36	0.25	110.3	118.3	-8	9-16	3-20	3-8	8-24	5-5	1W
Pelicans	12	37	0.245	114.4	121.2	-6.8	7-19	5-18	5-7	6-26	4-6	1L
Kings	12	37	0.245	110.5	120.6	-10.1	9-16	3-21	2-7	8-25	3-7	7L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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