The Suns are ready to clash with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, Apr 3. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 10:00 ET and will be televised on ESPN. Phoenix enters this game as 5.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 226.5. Can the Suns pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Suns vs. Cavaliers predictions.
Suns vs. Cavaliers Odds
- Spread: Suns -5.5
- Total 226.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Apr 3
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix AZ
- TV: ESPN
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games away from home, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 103 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
Suns Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Suns offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 112. Phoenix posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 5-5 ATS.
- As the betting favorite, the Suns have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
Can the Cavaliers Pull the Upset on the Road?
The Cavaliers are 11-15 as the underdog this season and are currently the underdog by 5.5 points against the Suns. As the underdog, they have an average scoring differential of -4.2 points per game.
In their last three games as the underdog, the Cavaliers have gone 0-3 against the spread. Overall, their ATS record on the road is 18-18, and they are 36-38 ATS for the season.
The O/U record for the Cavaliers this season is 38-37-1, and their games have averaged 222.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 226.5 is higher than their season average of 222.8 points.
Cleveland’s most recent win came against the Jazz, where they won by a score of 129-113. The O/U line for that game was 217.5 points, and the Cavaliers covered the spread as 9.5-point favorites.
With a record of 46-30, the Cavaliers are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 30-20 and 16-10 in non-conference games.
This season, the Cavaliers are 19th in the league in scoring at 112.8 points per game. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 111.2 points compared to 114.3 at home.
So far, Cleveland has outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.4% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 21st in the league at 96.9 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Cavaliers are 12th in field goal percentage at 48%. Inside the arc, they are 9th in two-point shooting at 56%.
At this time, the Cavaliers’ defense is positioned 7th in the NBA, permitting 109.8 points per game. In their previous matchup vs. the Jazz, the Cavaliers’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 54% leading to 113 points.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Phoenix?
In the Western Conference standings, the Suns are currently in 8th place with a record of 44-31. Within the Pacific Division, they are in 3rd place.
At home this season, the Suns are 23-14, and they have won their last two games at home. Against the spread at home, they are 14-22.
As the favorite, the Suns have gone 36-19 this season and are favored by 5.5 points today. However, they have lost their last two games as the favorite. Against the spread as the favorite, they are 22-32.
Phoenix’s O/U record for the season is 34-40-1, and their games have averaged 230.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line is 226.5, and their games have averaged an over/under line of 231.7.
In their last game, the Suns defeated the Pelicans by a score of 124-111. They were 1.5-point underdogs going into the game and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 222.5.
At home, the Suns are averaging 117.1 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. Overall, they are 10th in the league with 116.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Phoenix is 4th at 49%. They are also 3rd in true shooting percentage.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Suns are hitting 38% of their attempts, which is 5th in the NBA. However, they are just 24th in three-point attempts per game. In terms of pace, Phoenix is 15th at 98.1 possessions per game.
One area where the Suns have excelled this season is getting to the free-throw line. They are 2nd in the league in free throws made per game at 19. Overall, Phoenix is 5th in free-throw attempts.
The Suns’ defense is presently ranked 16th in the league, allowing an average of 114.1 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Suns squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.3% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.4% from downtown.
Suns vs. Cavaliers Player Prop
When looking at a player prop for this game, Donovan Mitchell has a points prop of 22.5 with both the over and under paying out at -115. In his matchup vs. the Suns, we are recommending to take the under on Donovan Mitchell and his prop of 22.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 17.
- The Prop: Donovan Mitchell Under 22.5 Points (-115)
Suns vs. Cavaliers Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +5.5, the Cavaliers is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 226.5 and given that our model is projecting 227 points between the teams, we like the over.
The Pick: Cavaliers +5.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook