Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 20, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Suns (19-12) are -7.5 favorites vs. the Wizards (11-20)
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 9:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSAZ & NBCS-DC

The Washington Wizards visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Phoenix.

The Suns are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Wizards vs Suns Over/Under is 224.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Wizards are 12-18 against the spread, while the Suns are 17-14 against the spread.


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Wizards vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Washington Wizards+6.5 -110O 224.5 -110+200
Phoenix Suns -6.5 -110U 224.5 -110-250

Suns vs Wizards Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Suns will win Tuesday‘s game with 67.1% confidence.

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

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


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  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 38 games (+18.95 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 20 games (+12.70 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have covered the 4Q Spread in 44 of their last 75 games (+9.99 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 57 games (+9.46 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.85 Units / 59% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 61 of their last 94 games (+25.32 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 63 of their last 94 games (+20.93 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 3Q Spread in 37 of their last 59 games (+12.46 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 20 of their last 27 games (+11.88 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 2H Moneyline in 34 of their last 47 games at home (+9.44 Units / 9% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Wizards have gone 12-18 (-7.85 Units / -22.99% ROI).

  • 11-20 against the Moneyline (-10.05 Units / -25.28% ROI)
  • 15-16 against the Over for game total points (-2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI)
  • 16-15 against the Under for game total points (-0.5 Units / -1.47% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 17-14 (+1.6 Units / 4.69% ROI).

  • 19-12 against the Moneyline (-9.25 Units / -10.54% ROI)
  • 15-15 against the Over for game total points (-1.5 Units / -4.4% ROI)
  • 15-15 against the Under for game total points (-1.5 Units / -4.4% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 50 games (-34.75 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 48 of their last 96 games (-28.15 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 55 of their last 96 games (-24.15 Units / -11% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 57 games (-19.80 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 70 games (-17.30 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 30 of their last 82 games (-27.40 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the Spread in 26 of their last 76 games (-25.65 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 82 games (-21.47 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 82 games (-21.40 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Washington Wizards have only covered the 1H Spread in 31 of their last 82 games (-19.95 Units / -22% ROI)

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Washington Wizards: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Wizards are 27-38 (.415) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Wizards are 33-48 (.407) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Wizards are 17-31 (.354) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .494

The Wizards are 11-22 (.333) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Washington Wizards

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. WizardsTuesday‘s Game, Dec. 20

  • Cameron Johnson (Suns): Johnson had surgery and should return in 1-2 months, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.
  • Jock Landale (Suns): Landale did not play in Monday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Lakers.
  • Duane Washington Jr. (Suns): Washington Jr. hasn’t played since Dec. 4 against San Antonio. A timetable for his return hasn’t been announced.
  • Devin Booker (Suns): Booker did not play in Monday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Lakers.
  • Cameron Payne (Suns): Payne did not play in Monday’s (Dec. 19) game against the Lakers.
  • Delon Wright (Wizards): The Wizards announced that Wright will be re-evaluated in three weeks.
  • Rui Hachimura (Wizards): Hachimura is considered week-to-week, according to Ava Wallace of The Washington Post.

Washington Wizards Offensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have made 9.9 three-pointers per game on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Wizards have made 10.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Wizards are shooting 28% from three (48/172) on the road this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Wizards have 21.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.4

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

Washington Wizards Defensive Stats & Trends

The Wizards have averaged 5.9 steals per game (82 steals/14 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Wizards have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (500 rebounds/14 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Wizards have blocked 486 shots since the start of the 2021-22 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Wizards have averaged 6.4 steals per game (313 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 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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