Suns vs. Nets: NBA Betting Preview and Predictions for January 22, 2025
The Phoenix Suns will look to extend their road trip success against the Brooklyn Nets, who are reeling from a three-game losing streak. The Suns, averaging 112.9 points per game, will rely on their strong three-point shooting (37.8%) to stretch the Nets’ defense, while seeking to improve their struggles in the paint and on the glass. With Brooklyn ranked 28th in paint scoring and facing injuries, the Suns should exploit this weakness.
However, Phoenix’s defensive woes—especially in limiting second-chance points and defending the paint—could give Brooklyn an opportunity to attack. The Nets’ 3-point shooting and fast-break struggles make this a challenging matchup, but if they can secure the ball and close out possessions better, they may pose a significant challenge. It remains to be seen if Phoenix’s perimeter game and better ball security can help them edge out Brooklyn, or if Brooklyn can overcome its injury woes and improve their ability to score within the paint.
Spread
- Suns: -10 (-110)
- Nets: +10 (-110)
Moneyline
- Suns: -500
- Nets: +377
Total
- OVER 220 (-110)
- UNDER 220 (-110)
Suns vs Nets Betting Trends
- Nets are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
- Suns are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
- Nets are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Suns are 1-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Nets are 16-9 in their road games against the spread
- Suns are 8-13 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Nets’ last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Suns’ last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 8 of Nets’ 17 last games at home
- The totals have gone OVER in 7 of Suns’ 21 last games at home
Suns vs Nets Injury Reports
Nets
- Bojan Bogdanovic, PF – Out
- D’Angelo Russell, PG – Probable
- Ben Simmons, PF – Out
- De’Anthony Melton, PG – Out
- Ziaire Williams, PF – Out
- Cam Thomas, PG – Out
- Trendon Watford, SF – Out
Suns
- Bradley Beal, PG – Probable
- Jusuf Nurkic, C – Out
Suns vs Nets Predictions and Picks
“The Suns, sitting at 21-2, enter this game with momentum and health advantages over their struggling opponents. Brooklyn, currently struggling over their last 10 games, is battling significant challenges, including a home losing streak and multiple player absences. With the Suns’ road trip resilience and Brooklyn’s current struggles, Phoenix looks primed to secure a comfortable ATS victory and conclude their East Coast journey on a high note.” – Garrett Kerman, Clutch Points
“After extensive simulations, our model gives the Suns a win probability of 78%, while the Nets have a win probability of 22%. Our predicted final score for this NBA matchup is Suns 115-106 Nets.” – Dimers.com
