Jefferson Alfaro
Only 5 games will be played on Thursday, January 19, in the best basketball league in the world, the NBA. One of these clashes will be between the Brooklyn Nets vs Phoenix Suns, two teams that are currently struggling with injuries.
This will be the first meeting of the season between the two: their last duel took place last campaign and ended with a 121-111 victory for the Suns, so they have not met since almost a year ago, February 2022.
The best preview for the Brooklyn Nets vs Phoenix Suns game can be found at JefeBet, where you can also enjoy the best NBA predictions and the best betting odds for each game of the day. Keep reading to find out more!
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Brooklyn Nets vs Phoenix Suns NBA Regular Season Game on January 19, 2023
- Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona
- When: Thursday, January 19, 2023, 10:00 PM ET
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Betting on the Brooklyn Nets
- Regular Season Record: 27-16
After an excellent run that almost took the lead from Boston in the Eastern Conference, the Brooklyn Nets have fallen into a slump that has a simple explanation: the absence of Kevin Durant, their best scorer.
KD has missed three games due to injury where it has been noticed that he is a fundamental piece for the Nets, since, without him, they are no longer one of the serious candidates to fight for the title. Another cngoncerni injury is Kyrie Irving’s since he did not see action in the game against San Antonio due to some discomfort, although these are expected to be minor problems, and he could be available for this game.
Irving has been the Nets’ go-to guy without Durant on the court, but despite averaging 25.6 points per game, it hasn’t been enough in the two games in which he played without his offensive partner.
Betting on the Phoenix Suns
- Regular Season Record: 21-24
The situation of the Phoenix Suns has been really deplorable in every way for some time now. The homeowners are coming into the game at home after a 136-103 loss to Memphis on the road.
This was the third consecutive loss for them. In fact, they have only been able to win one of their last nine games. Like the Nets, this squad is being victimized by injuries, but on a larger scale. This is said because Devin Booker, the player with the best average in points, has been absent for some time now due to injury.
In addition to this absence, Chris Paul, the leader in average assists, has missed five games due to physical problems.
JefeBet Prediction
It is difficult to predict a winner for the Brooklyn Nets vs Phoenix Suns game, considering the possible absences of both teams. The Suns still have a good home record (14-7), but due to their poor run of results, it would be bold to give them a vote of confidence this Thursday.
On the other hand, the Nets have been easily neutralized without KD. Besides, the fact that Irving is not 100%, and it is not known if he will be around for this matchup, we are left with a squad with little fire on offense for this trip.
Therefore, it is expected that, without the best talents on the field, this match will have an average final score with few reflected points.
Prediction: Under.
