Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
At 9:00 ET, the Washington Wizards (6-37) will travel to take on the Phoenix Suns (22-21) in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are currently favored by 14 points and have a moneyline of -992, while the Wizards are +654. The over/under line for this game is set at 231.5.
This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix and can be seen on AZFa.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Phoenix Suns -14
This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 140-121 in favor of the Suns.
- Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 16 threes.
Is a Road Win Possible for Washington?
Washington’s tough season continued with a 110-93 loss to the Clippers on Thursday, dropping their record to 6-37. The Wizards entered the game as +14 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total score of 203 points fell short of the 225.5-point line.
After the Clippers’ 11-0 run early on, Washington couldn’t recover. They were outscored 33-21 in the 2nd quarter, and despite a 31-point 3rd quarter, the Wizards couldn’t close the gap, as both teams scored 21 points in the 4th.
The Wizards struggled offensively in their 110-93 loss to the Clippers, shooting just 34% from the field and 23.9% from three-point range. Jordan Poole led the way with 24 points and 9 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 33.3% clip.
Bilal Coulibaly added 15 points, with 9 coming in the 3rd quarter, while Alexandre Sarr contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds. Sarr also made 2 threes, shooting 28.6% from deep.
Defensively, the Wizards struggled in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 30 and 33 points, respectively, but tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 26 points in the 3rd and 21 in the 4th. Overall, Washington allowed 110 points on 45% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Wizards held the Clippers to 13 threes on 34% shooting. They also sent the Clippers to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 17. Washington finished with 35 defensive rebounds, giving up 11 offensive boards, while also recording 14 steals.
Will Phoenix Live Up to Expectations at Home?
With a 108-84 win over the Nets on Wednesday, the Suns improved to 22-21 for the season. Phoenix, favored by 12.5 points, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 192 points fell well short of the 216.5 O/U line.
After a 12-0 run early on, the Suns led 28-16 after the 1st quarter. The teams played evenly in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, but Phoenix closed out the game strong, holding Brooklyn to 16 points in the 4th.
Devin Booker led the Suns to a win over the Nets, scoring 32 points and adding 6 assists, shooting 58.3% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Kevin Durant contributed 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 made threes, shooting 57.1% from deep.
The Suns hit 14 threes as a team, shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc, and 47.7% overall. Booker scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Durant had 11 in the 1st.
The Suns put on a defensive clinic against the Nets, holding them to just 84 points on Wednesday. Phoenix was particularly strong in the 1st and 4th quarters, where they allowed only 16 points each. Overall, the Suns limited Brooklyn to 37% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Suns were even more impressive, as the Nets made just 7 threes on 19% shooting. Phoenix also sent Brooklyn to the line 14 times, where they converted 9 free throws. The Suns finished with 9 steals and 1 block in the game.