Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 08, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers (25-15) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Suns (20-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 214.5 points
  • Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSAZ & BSOH

The Cleveland Cavaliers visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Phoenix.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Cavaliers vs Suns Over/Under is 213.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Cavaliers are 18-18 against the spread, while the Suns are 20-20 against the spread.


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Cavaliers vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cleveland Cavaliers-5.5 -115O 213.5 -110-225
Phoenix Suns +5.5 -105U 213.5 -110+180

Suns vs Cavaliers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Sunday‘s game with 62.3% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Cavaliers will cover the spread for Sunday‘s game with 52.5% confidence.

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


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  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 81 games (+11.21 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 37 away games (+9.05 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 24 of their last 38 games (+8.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 15 of their last 23 games (+7.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 23 of their last 37 games (+5.94 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 58 of their last 96 games (+16.96 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 28 of their last 41 games (+13.85 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 45 games at home (+13.52 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 36 games (+12.28 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 20 games (+11.59 Units / 52% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 18-18 (-1.8 Units / -4.09% ROI).

  • 25-15 against the Moneyline (+4.05 Units / 5.06% ROI)
  • 19-21 against the Over for game total points (-4.1 Units / -9.32% ROI)
  • 21-19 against the Under for game total points (+0.1 Units / 0.23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 20-20 (-2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 20-20 against the Moneyline (-16.8 Units / -17% ROI)
  • 18-21 against the Over for game total points (-5.1 Units / -11.59% ROI)
  • 21-18 against the Under for game total points (+1.2 Units / 2.73% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 59 games (-42.30 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 64 games (-25.40 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 66 games (-23.40 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 79 games (-22.10 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 96 games (-20.99 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 36 away games (-24.30 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 85 games (-20.85 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 33 of their last 74 games (-20.65 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 66 games (-19.27 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 35 of their last 81 games (-16.90 Units / -19% ROI)

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Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Cavaliers are 10-9 (.526) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Cavaliers are 27-30 (.474) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Cavaliers are 25-37 (.403) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers are 14-63 (.182) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .308

Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

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. CavaliersSunday‘s Game, Jan. 8

  • Cameron Johnson (Suns): Johnson had surgery and should return in 1-2 months, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.
  • Cameron Payne (Suns): The Heat have listed Payne as OUT for Sunday’s (Jan. 8) game against Cleveland.
  • 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 Sunday’s (Jan. 8) game against Cleveland.
  • Dean Wade (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Wade has an AC joint sprain and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks
  • Ricky Rubio (Cavaliers): Rubio will miss the start of the season as he recovers from a left ACL tear.
  • Darius Garland (Cavaliers): Garland is QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s (Jan. 8) game against Phoenix.
  • Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers have listed Mitchell as OUT for Friday’s game (Jan. 6) against the Nuggets.
  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Windler will miss another 4-6 weeks.

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Cavaliers are shooting 43% from three (91/211) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Cavaliers are shooting 40% from three (170/426) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Cavaliers have averaged 1.38 points per shot (929 points/675 shots) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

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

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 5.6 steals per game (73 steals/13 games) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (443 rebounds/13 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,188 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Cavaliers have averaged 6.8 steals per game (640 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd 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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