Brooklyn Nets vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 19

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 19, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Nets (27-16) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Suns (21-24)
  • Total (Over/Under): 220.5 points
  • Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSAZ & TNT

The Brooklyn Nets visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Phoenix.

The Nets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Nets vs Suns Over/Under is 220.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Nets are 21-22 against the spread, while the Suns are 22-23 against the spread.


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Nets vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Brooklyn Nets-3.5 -105O 220.5 -110-150
Phoenix Suns +3.5 -115U 220.5 -110+125

Suns vs Nets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Nets will win Thursday‘s game with 51.9% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Suns will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Nets and Suns, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Game Total Under in 36 of their last 57 games (+12.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 23 games (+12.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 57 games (+11.85 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have covered the 3Q Spread in 24 of their last 36 away games (+10.58 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 games (+9.78 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 30 of their last 46 games at home (+12.52 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 46 games at home (+12.52 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 25 games (+12.33 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 3Q Spread in 23 of their last 33 games at home (+11.93 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 27 of their last 41 games (+10.83 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Nets have gone 21-22 (-3.25 Units / -6.86% ROI).

  • 27-16 against the Moneyline (+1.65 Units / 1.72% ROI)
  • 17-26 against the Over for game total points (-11.6 Units / -24.52% ROI)
  • 26-17 against the Under for game total points (+7.3 Units / 15.43% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 22-23 (-3.3 Units / -6.67% ROI).

  • 21-24 against the Moneyline (-15.25 Units / -14.68% ROI)
  • 21-23 against the Over for game total points (-4.3 Units / -8.69% ROI)
  • 23-21 against the Under for game total points (-0.1 Units / -0.2% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 64 games (-40.75 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 69 games (-26.30 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 71 games (-23.60 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 84 games (-20.65 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 40 of their last 92 games (-18.66 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Team Total Over in 36 of their last 86 games (-20.90 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 27 of their last 69 games (-19.10 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 82 games (-18.87 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 59 games (-18.70 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Brooklyn Nets have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 68 games (-17.60 Units / -23% ROI)

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Brooklyn Nets: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Nets are 25-13 (.641) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Nets are 44-9 (.830) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .774

The Nets are 3-16 (.158) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .198

The Nets are 6-29 (.171) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .224

Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Brooklyn Nets

The Phoenix Suns are 45-2 (.957) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams. The Miami Heat have averaged 43.1 rebounds per game (4,056 rebounds/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Suns are 47-5 (.904) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Suns are 26-6 (.812) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Suns are 33-9 (.786) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

Injury Report: Suns vs. NetsThursday‘s Game, Jan. 19

  • Cameron Johnson (Suns): Johnson is probable for Thursday’s (Jan. 19) game against Brooklyn.
  • Cameron Payne (Suns): Payne will be re-evaluated in two weeks, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.
  • Devin Booker (Suns): The Suns announced that Booker has a left groin strain and will be re-evaluated in four weeks.
  • Chris Paul (Suns): Paul is questionable for Thursday’s (Jan. 19) game against Brooklyn.
  • Kevin Durant (Nets): Durant has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Kyrie Irving (Nets): Irving is probable for Thursday’s (Jan. 19) game against Phoenix.

Brooklyn Nets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 1.32 points per shot (9,653 points/7,303 shots) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.25

The Nets have made 10.5 three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Nets have averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,541 points/1,175 shots) this season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.27

The Nets averaged 116.8 points per game (8,412 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.7 (162 assists/ 60 TOs) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Suns have averaged 5.0 turnovers per game (60 turnovers/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (2,193 assists/ 981 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,241 assists/ 577 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Brooklyn Nets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Nets have averaged 32.1 defensive rebounds per game (449 rebounds/14 games) this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Nets have averaged 33.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,125 rebounds/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Nets have averaged 7.5 blocks per game (105 blocks/14 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Nets have averaged 6.9 steals per game (1,140 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 30.2 defensive rebounds per game (363 rebounds/12 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Suns have averaged 8.5 steals per game (798 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Suns have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (5,738 rebounds/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Suns have averaged 7.9 steals per game (1,315 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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