The Washington Wizards (11-20) and Phoenix Suns (18-12) will square off on Tuesday. This projects to be an intriguing cross-conference affair as Washington attempts to upset the odds in Phoenix.
The Wizards are in the midst of a brutal losing streak. They have lost ten consecutive games and have yet to win during the month of December.
Can the Wizards snap their losing streak on the road in Phoenix? It is possible, but this is not exactly the easiest matchup on the NBA schedule.
Suns’ Previous Struggle
The Suns were previously struggling but have now won three consecutive games. They most recently took care of business against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, December 20, at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. Let’s take a look at Wizards vs Suns odds and make our free NBA picks.
Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns Odds
The Suns enter this game as fairly convincing home favorites. Their recent string of play combined with the Suns standings placement makes them the easy choice for favorite in this game.
Although Washington has labored mightily as of late, they do feature upset potential. They have a number of talented players on the roster who are more than capable of producing big numbers.
Upsetting the Wizards vs Suns odds will be a challenge, but Washington may be able to cut into the spread at the very least. However, upsetting the NBA odds in Phoenix is never a simple task.
Phoenix has fared well against the spread, for the most part, this season. They are 17-14 against the spread overall.
Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards prediction for this game will certainly be impacted by their lackluster 11-17-3 against the spread record on the year.
Let’s take a look at the Suns and Wizards’ NBA team stats and NBA player stats.
Matchup Information
- Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2022
- Time: 9:00 p.m.
- Venue: Footprint Center
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch: NBA League Pass
Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Wizards
The Wizards had a decent start to the year. But the wheels have completely fallen off over the past month.
It really isn’t just one thing for Washington. Sometimes, you can point to a simple thing a team is doing when they are struggling, but the Wizards are simply not playing well in almost every facet of the game.
Overall, their stats are mediocre.
They are 19th in points per game, 15th in assists per game, 11th in rebounds per game, 14th in field goal percentage, and 20th in three-point percentage; they are also just fifth in turnovers per game and third in assist-turnover ratio.
Bradley Beal’s Leadership
Bradley Beal leads the Wizards with 23 points per game. He’s also averaging five assists and just over 3.5 rebounds per game.
Beal is a star, and it will be interesting to see if he ends up getting traded this season.
Big man Kristaps Porzingis has also played well, averaging just under 22.5 points per game to go along with nine rebounds per contest.
The Wizards will need all hands on deck against Phoenix. They are mostly healthy and could be in line to give the Suns all they can handle in this one.
Suns
The Suns are one of the better teams in the NBA. They have been able to perform well over their past few games amid Devin Booker’s injury concerns. He most recently missed the Suns’ game against the Lakers.
Phoenix is hopeful he can return sooner rather than later. But they are finding ways to win regardless.
The Suns are sixth in points per game, fourth in assists per game, 12th in rebounds per game, 15th in field goal percentage, and sixth in three-point percentage.
They are also third in turnovers per contest and first in assist-turnover ratio.
Booker’s Taking the Lead
Booker leads Phoenix with 28 points per game. He’s enjoying a superb campaign and will garner MVP attention if he can stay healthy moving forward.
Chris Paul is averaging 12 points and nine assists per game for the Suns. CP3 does a tremendous job of setting up the offense and leading by example.
Deandre Ayton is averaging 17 points and just over 9.5 rebounds per game. Phoenix will look to get the job done at home against the Wizards.
Wizards vs. Suns Betting Picks and Prediction
After reviewing the Wizards vs Suns odds, it is now time to make our official prediction. This is one of those NBA matchups where an upset cannot be completely ruled out. However, the Suns are the pick to click.
Phoenix has played well in recent action and should be in line for another strong effort on Tuesday.
As for the overall total in this game, take the under, given Washington’s offensive woes.
NBA Pick: Suns -7 (-110)
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