Looking for Cavaliers vs. Suns predictions? We have you covered as the Suns travel to take on the Cavaliers on Monday, Mar 11 at 7:30 ET. Currently, the total sits at 220.5 with the Suns favored by 6.5 on the road. Check out our Cavaliers vs. Suns player props and predictions.
Cavaliers vs. Suns Odds
- Spread: Suns -6.5
- Total 220.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Mar 11
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland OH
- TV: BSOH
Suns Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 0-4-1 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous road games, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 118 points per game.
- Against the spread, the Suns have put together of 1-4 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last three home games, Cleveland has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 111 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Cavaliers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
Will the Suns Make it Happen in Cleveland?
Phoenix is favored by 6.5 points in today’s game against the Cavaliers. This season, the Suns have been favored in 47 of their 64 games and have a record of 31-16 in those games. As the favorite, Phoenix has gone 18-28 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +5.1 points per game.
In terms of their O/U record, the Suns are 27-36-1 for the season. In their last two games, the final score has gone under the posted O/U line. On average, their games have seen a combined scoring total of 231.3 points, compared to today’s line of 220.5.
Phoenix is currently 6th in the Western Conference with a record of 37-27. In their last game, they lost to the Celtics by a score of 117-107. The Suns were 5.5-point underdogs in that game.
This season, Phoenix has an ATS record of 25-38 and has failed to cover the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 13-16 ATS compared to 12-22 ATS at home.
In non-conference games, the Suns are 15-8 and 22-19 against Western Conference opponents. The team’s road record for the season is 16-13, and they are 2nd in the Pacific Division.
When it comes to scoring, the Suns are averaging 117 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 117.1 points per game compared to 116.9 points per game at home. Overall, the Suns have outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.2% of their games.
Phoenix is one of the most efficient shooting teams in the league, ranking 5th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 5th in true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, the Suns are 15th in the NBA at 98.7 possessions per game.
From beyond the arc, the Suns are 10th in three-point shooting at 37%. However, they are just 21st in three-pointers made per game. Inside the arc, Phoenix is 9th in two-point field goal percentage and 9th in free throw attempts.
On average, the Phoenix defense is giving up 114.3 points per game (16th). Right now, they are on a 2 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. Phoenix’s defense is currently forcing 14.1 turnovers per game, which is 25th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 5th in blocked shots, with an average of 6.1 rejections per game.
Can the Cavaliers Hold Strong at Home?
In games against Western Conference opponents, the Cavaliers have gone 14-6 compared to 27-17 against the East. Overall, their record is 41-23, which is good for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference.
Against the spread, Cleveland is 31-31 for the season, going 15-13 on the road and 16-18 at home. Today, they are 6.5-point underdogs and have an ATS record of 10-9 as underdogs.
The Cavaliers’ O/U record for the season is 29-34-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. This year, their games have averaged 223.3 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 220.5.
In their last game, the Cavaliers lost to the Nets by a score of 120-101. The O/U line for that game was 208 points. Cleveland was favored by 7 points in that game, and they are 32-12 as the favorite this season.
So far this season, the Cavaliers are 18th in scoring at 113.8 points per game. At home, they are averaging 114.6 points per game.
In terms of pace, Cleveland is 21st in the league at 97.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Cavaliers are 7th in the NBA in made threes at 13.6 per game. Overall, they are 16th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
This season, the Cavaliers’ defense has been impressive, holding the 4th position in the league while permitting an average of 109.5 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Cavaliers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 51.6% and allowing 36.2% from beyond the arc.
Cavaliers vs. Suns Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Kevin Durant and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -109 while the under is at -125. Based on our projections, Kevin Durant is expected to go 10/19 from the field, resulting in 28 points. We recommend taking the over on his prop bet, which offers a payout of -109.
- The Prop: Kevin Durant Over 25.5 Points (-109)
Cavaliers vs. Suns Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +6.5, we have the Cavaliers as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 220.5, and our model projects the Suns and Cavaliers to reach a combined total of 228 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
The Pick: Cavaliers +6.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook