On Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, the Phoenix Suns (14-3) are facing off versus the Cleveland Cavaliers (9-9) at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Thus far, the Suns are 9-8 against the spread in the 2021-22 NBA regular season, while the Cavaliers are 12-5-1 against the spread. BetUS betting lines and odds are featured below.
Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers odds, predictions, picks and game preview
Start time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse; Cleveland, Ohio
TV channels: Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Ohio, NBA League Pass
Radio broadcast: WTAM/WMMS/WNZN, KTAR/KSUN
Live stream: DIRECTV STREAM (cancel within 14 days for a full refund), Hulu + Live TV (seven-day free trial)
ESPN’s Basketball Power Index: Suns have a 67.5% probability of winning
Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers news
Based on Land of Basketball’s statistical database, the Suns have played the Cavaliers in 116 regular season games all-time. Phoenix is 68-48 versus Cleveland. Additionally, in the last three head-to-head meetings, the Suns are a perfect 3-0 against the Cavs. On Oct. 30, 2021, Phoenix won 101-92 at Footprint Center. However, the Suns are 4-6 versus the Cavs in the previous 10 head-to-head meetings.
In other news, the Suns have won 13 consecutive games; they are four wins away from tying their all-time win streak record. Besides the Cavs, their other upcoming opponents are the Knicks, Nets and Warriors. They play Brooklyn on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Then, Phoenix will play Golden State on Tuesday, Nov. 30. Without a doubt, of these four opponents, the Warriors matchup could be their next defeat. On the bright side, at least Phoenix will have the home-court advantage against Golden State.
The Suns have won their 13th game in a row and are four away from matching their all-time win streak.
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Golden State pic.twitter.com/I23Qe8rgfl— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 23, 2021
Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers betting lines and odds
Sportsbook: BetUS
Over/Under: 210
Point spread: Suns -7.5 (-110)
Best moneyline: Suns -300, Cavaliers +250
Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers injury report
Suns: C Frank Kaminsky (out indefinitely) | SF Abdel Nader (questionable) | C Dario Saric (out indefinitely)
Cavaliers: SF Cedi Osman (probable) | SG Collin Sexton (out for the season) | PG Darius Garland (questionable) | PF Lamar Stevens (out) | PF Evan Mobley (out indefinitely)
Abdel Nader (right knee injury management) has been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Cavs. He’s missed the Suns’ last 2 games
— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) November 23, 2021
#Cavs Darius Garland is listed as QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow night with a neck strain. Cedi Osman is probable. Lamar Stevens (ankle) and Evan Mobley (elbow) are OUT.
— Chris Fedor (@ChrisFedor) November 23, 2021
Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers preview
Furthermore, on Monday, in the Suns’ 115-111 road win over the Spurs, guard Devin Booker led his team in scoring, putting up 23 points in 34 minutes played. Center Deandre Ayton ended his performance with 21 points, 14 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 33 minutes on the court. The Spurs outscored the Suns 70 to 52 in the paint, but the Suns were on fire with their long-range jumpers.
Phoenix shot 45-for-88 (51.1%) from the floor and 12-for-27 (44.4%) from three-point range. Nonetheless, the Spurs did outscore the Suns 36 to 25 in the fourth quarter. They have to finish stronger against struggling teams. Fortunately, their win streak was extended to 13 games. The team has not won double-digit consecutive games since the 2006-07 season. Now, Phoenix is 6-1 away and 4-3 ATS away.
As for the Cavaliers, in their 117-112 home loss against the Nets on Monday, guard Darius Garland scored a team-high 24 points in 39 minutes played. Forward Lauri Markkanen had 22 points, 8 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 31 minutes of action as well. The Cavs out-rebounded the Nets 53 to 42, but they were outscored 48 to 36 in the paint.
Despite the nonexistent defense throughout the course of this match, Brooklyn held Cleveland to 49 second-half points. With that many points in a half, it would have been sufficient for a much-needed win, had the Cavs played better defensively. Not to mention, they shot 36-for-93 (38.7%) from the field and 14-for-44 (31.8%) from behind the arc. Following their fifth home loss of the season, Cleveland is now 4-5 at home and 6-3 ATS at home.
Projected starting lineup
Suns: PG Chris Paul | SG Devin Booker | SF Mikal Bridges | PF Jae Crowder | C Deandre Ayton
Cavaliers: PG Darius Garland | SG Isaac Okoro | SF Dean Wade | PF Lauri Markkanen | C Jarrett Allen
Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers prediction
Moreover, the total for tonight’s interconference matchup is set at 210. Referencing the spread consensus, 86% of bettors are predicting the Suns will cover the spread at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Upon further review of the point total consensus, 73% of gamblers are counting on the total going over 210. These are reasonable expectations. Currently, Phoenix is 14-2 as a selected favorite, 0-1 as an underdog and 4-3 ATS away, whereas Cleveland is 2-0 as a favorite, 7-9 as an underdog and 6-3 ATS at home.
For important betting trends, the Suns are 1-4 ATS in their past five performances. They are also 4-1 straight up in their last five games played versus Cleveland. Next, Phoenix is 5-0 SU in the team’s previous five road contests. Lastly, the Suns are 1-5 ATS in their past six matches versus Eastern Conference opponents, and the total has gone under in four of their last five games played on a Wednesday.
On the other side, the Cavs are 12-3-1 ATS in their previous 16 performances. Plus, the total has gone under in 12 of Cleveland’s past 16 games. And, the Cavs are 5-1 SU in their last six contests played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse versus the Suns. Though, the total has gone over in six of their previous nine games played against Phoenix. Also, they are 4-14 ATS in their past 18 matches versus Pacific Division opponents. Therefore, consider picking Phoenix to win and cover the spread.
Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers betting pick
Pick the Suns to win on the road, they will cover the spread and the total will go under 210. Phoenix is a 7.5-point favorite with BetUS.
