Suns 2024-25 Betting Preview: Prediction, Roster Projection

The Phoenix Suns are still searching for their first championship after losing in the opening round following a 49-33 campaign last year.

NBA futures odds are available at the online sportsbook, including Phoenix Suns odds for NBA champion, division winner, and player awards.

Suns Futures Odds

Win Total: 46.5
Pacific Division: +260
Western Conference: +1800
NBA Championship: +4000

After consecutive second-place finishes in the Pacific Division, the Suns are NBA odds favorites to win the division. 

They have a +260 price this preseason, compared to a +140 value last summer, following a +200 price tag in each of the previous two offseasons.

The Suns’ win total is five games below last year’s mark. It is the first time the Suns haven’t had a win total in the 50s since 2020-21 when they won 51 games to clear a preseason over/under of 38.5.

Suns Offseason Moves

After replacing Frank Vogel with Mike Budenholzer as head coach, the Suns have spent much of the offseason improving their depth.

Additions

Departures

The Suns are limited in what they can do to improve their roster because of their Big Three at the top. But they added some depth behind Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal.

Tyus Jones is a massive bargain after signing a one-year, $3,003,427 contract. Jones averaged 12 points and 7.3 assists per game for the Washington Wizards last year.

Budenholzer posted a 271-120 record in five seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks from 2019-23. The Suns hope the coaching change can propel this team to a deeper playoff run, as they haven’t made it past the second round since their NBA Finals appearance in 2021.

Suns 2024 Betting Prediction

Prediction: Suns to Win Pacific Division (+260)

Given how competitive this division is, it might be best to wait for a better number during the regular season.

But I like Phoenix’s chances of finishing atop the Pacific this year. 

The Los Angeles Clippers won the division last year, but are unlikely to repeat after losing Paul George to free agency. 

The Golden State Warriors will have to deal with life after Klay Thompson, while the Los Angeles Lakers can’t count on Lebron James and Anthony Davis to be as healthy as last season.

This division will be decided between the Suns and the Sacramento Kings. The Suns are the better bet, even as the favorite, especially after their Big Three learned from their growing pains last season.

Take advantage of the divisional discount on the Suns this year.

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