The Phoenix Suns (19-20) continue their East Coast trip Thursday in a battle against the Washington Wizards (6-32). Tip-off from Capital One Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Suns vs. Wizardsodds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Phoenix won 2-0 last season
Phoenix was upset 122-117 by the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday as a 2.5-point favorite with the Over (237.5) sneaking in. G Devin Booker scored 35 points, but he lost the duel with Atlanta G Trae Young, who finished with a game-high 43 points. The Suns were also dominated 54-37 on the glass as they had a 3-game win streak snapped.
Washington enters on a 7-game skid. The Wizards were handed a 120-106 loss by the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday but covered as a 14.5-point home underdog with the Over (223.5) cashing. The Wizards were outrebounded 53-34 by the T-wolves. No surprise as Washington owns the worst rebounding differential (-4.5) in the league.
Suns at Wizards odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:41 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | Wizards +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns -10.5 (-110) | Wizards +10.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Suns at Wizards key injuries
Suns
- G/F Bradley Beal (ankle) questionable
- C Jusuf Nurkic (illness) out
Wizards
- C Marvin Bagley III (knee) out
- G Malcolm Brogdon (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Suns at Wizards picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 121, Wizards 116
Moneyline
PASS.
The Suns are the much better team and will cover as -550 favorites, but the price is way too expensive and not worth the risk. Bet on the spread and/or Over/Under instead.
Against the spread
LEAN WIZARDS +10.5 (-110).
Washington has covered the spread in 2 of its last 4 games, while Phoenix is 0-2-1 ATS in its last 3 contests. The Wizards are also 3-1 ATS in their last 4 meetings with the Suns.
This is a lean because Washington is just 14-23-1 ATS this season and because Washington’s defense is terrible. It allows a league-worst 122.6 points per game, so Phoenix’s offense shouldn’t have a problem scoring.
Over/Under
BET OVER 233.5 (-105).
The Over has hit in back-to-back games for the Wizards and is 6-4 in their last 10 games. The Over is also 3-0 in Washington’s last 3 home games and is 5-2 in its last 7 at home.
The Over has also hit in back-to-back games for Phoenix, and it’s 7-3 in the last 10 matchups between these squads dating back to 2019.
Be warned: The Under is 6-2-2 in Phoenix’s last 10 outings.
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