Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 3/21/25
At 10:00 ET, the Phoenix Suns will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers are currently favored by 7 and have a record of 56-13, while the Suns are 10th in the West and have won two straight.
This game will be played at PHX Arena in Phoenix and will be shown on AZFa. The over/under line is currently 239 points.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cleveland Cavaliers -7
This game will be played at PHX Arena at 10:00 ET on Friday, March 21st.
WHY BET THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-113 in favor of the Cavaliers.
- Our projections have Donovan Mitchell finishing with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Cavaliers finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 18 threes.
Pressure Builds for Cleveland as Away Favorites
The Cavaliers fell to 56-13 on the season after a 123-119 loss to the Kings on Wednesday. Cleveland, favored by 6.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total score of 242 points went over the pre-game line of 228.5 by 13.5 points.
Cleveland started strong, leading 22-15 after the 1st quarter and 34-32 in the 2nd. However, a 14-0 run by the Kings shifted momentum, taking the score from 74-73 to 87-74. The Cavs fought back, but Sacramento edged them out 33-31 in the 4th quarter.
Evan Mobley led the Cavaliers with 31 points and 10 rebounds in their 123-119 loss to the Kings, shooting 72.2% from the field and hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip. Donovan Mitchell added 26 points, while Ty Jerome contributed 14 points and 6 assists.
The Cavs shot 54.8% from the field, connecting on 13 threes at 38.2%. Mobley scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter and added 10 more in the 4th, matching Mitchell’s 10-point effort in the final period.
The Cavaliers started strong defensively, holding the Kings to just 15 points in the 1st quarter, but they struggled in the 3rd, giving up 43 points in a 123-119 loss. Cleveland allowed Sacramento to shoot 50% from the field.
The Kings hit 16 threes at a 45% clip. Cleveland sent Sacramento to the line 16 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Cavaliers finished with 29 defensive rebounds, allowing 14 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals.
Do the Suns Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?
With a 127-121 win over the Bulls on Wednesday, the Suns improved to 33-37 this season. Playing at home, Phoenix entered the game as -5.5 point favorites and covered the spread, while the total score of 248 points went over the 235.5-point line.
A key moment came when the Suns went on a 10-0 run, stretching their lead from 24-20 to 34-20. They built a 99-84 lead going into the 4th quarter, but the Bulls made a push, outscoring Phoenix 37-28 in the final period.
Devin Booker erupted for 41 points and 7 assists in the Suns’ 127-121 win over the Bulls, hitting 6 threes at a 50% rate and shooting 53.8% from the field. Kevin Durant added 26 points and 8 assists, connecting on 3 threes at 42.9% efficiency.
Booker scored 20 points in the 4th quarter, while Nick Richards contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds. The Suns hit 15 threes, shooting 37.5% from deep and 49% overall.
The Suns’ defense started strong but faded late, giving up 37 points in the 4th quarter. Overall, they allowed 121 points on 54% shooting from the Bulls, who scored 33 points in the 3rd quarter as well.
From beyond the arc, the Suns gave up 15 threes on 39% shooting. They sent the Bulls to the line 12 times, where they hit 8 free throws. Defensively, the Suns recorded 9 steals and 6 blocks.