El Jefe
Heading into this series, the Phoenix Suns will square off against the Brooklyn Nets in Phoenix on Thursday, January 19 at Phoenix Suns Arena. In this Conference Finals matchup, both teams will of course be hoping for an early win in this series to set the tone. These two will tipoff at 8:00 PM MT, but you’re going to want to get your bets in now!
For context about Thursday’s Conference Semifinal matchup, how have the Suns and the Nets performed against each other in the past?
Including the postseason, this year the franchises haven’t competed yet and the Suns lost to the Nets. In their most recent meeting this past Tuesday, the score was 121-111 in favor of the Suns. In that game, the Suns had a 48.1% field goal percentage and a 35.48% three pointer percentage, whereas the Nets had a 45.65% field goal percentage and a 40% 3-point percentage. The former totaled 37 rebounds and 26 assists; the latter had 33 rebounds and 25 assists.
Betting Preview for the Brooklyn Nets vs Phoenix Suns NBA Game on January 19 2023
Where: Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix, Arizona
When: Thursday, January 19, 2023
Betting on the Brooklyn Nets
Regular Season Record: 27-16
In their most recent game, the Nets beat the Golden State Warriors in the face of Kyrie Irving’s performance. To that end, Irving, who won’t be in the next game due to COVID-19, contributed 26 points (62.5 FG%) and four rebounds while Caris Levert put up 20 points (35.29 FG%), five assists, one blocks, and two steals. Check out our analysis further down to learn how this performance has framed the odds for their upcoming game versus Phoenix on Thursday.
Absences and Injuries
In terms of injuries, the Nets are without Kevin Durant (Knee).
Betting on the Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns go into their first tilt of the season coming off a preseason game where they were defeated by the current champion Dallas Mavericks in spite of the fact that Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson put up a solid number of points. Bridges, who will be sitting out the next game because of Covid, came up with off the bench 18 points (45.45 FG%), seven rebounds, and two blocks, whereas Cameron Johnson, who will be out of the next game due to an injury, had 15 points (55.56 FG%), five rebounds, one assists, and one steals. Make sure you read our odds analysis for the first matchup of the regular season further down and consider how the squad’s recent form could have an influence.
Absences and Injuries
As far as inactive players go, the Suns are without Devin Booker (Groin) and Cameron Payne (Foot). Cameron Johnson (Knee) and Chris Paul (Hip) are questionable.
Nets vs Suns | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Phoenix Suns (+102) at FanDuel
The Brooklyn Nets are considered the favorite per oddsmakers. Who do you think will win this one?
Over/Under Pick: Over 223 Total Points (-110) at FanDuel
It is believed that the total score for the game will be over 223.
Spread Pick: Phoenix Suns +1.5 Points (-110) at FanDuel
The Phoenix Suns will need to lose by less than the amount of the spread or win outright in order to cover.
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