Phoenix Suns at Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Picks & Predictions 3/23/2018

Friday, March 23, 2018

Quicken Loans Arena

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The Phoenix Suns travel to Quicken Loans Arena to play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, March 23, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Cleveland as 8 point favorites.

The Suns come into this game with an overall record of 19-53. They are 5th in the Pacific Division. They currently have a point differential of -9.7 as they are averaging 104.2 points per game while giving up 113.9 per contest. The Cavaliers have an overall mark of 42-29. They currently are 1st in the Central Division. They are averaging 110.8 points per contest and giving up 110.4, which is a point differential of 0.4.

Valuable Phoenix Suns Betting Trends

The Phoenix Suns are 31-38-3 against the spread

The Phoenix Suns are 35-37-0 against the over/under

Important Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Trends

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 24-46-1 against the spread

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 36-33-2 against the over/under

Key Phoenix Suns Injuries

10/14/17 PG Brandon Knight Knee is out for season
03/22/18 G Devin Booker Hand is "?" Friday vs Cleveland
03/22/18 F TJ Warren Knee is doubtful Friday vs Cleveland
03/22/18 C Tyson Chandler Neck is out indefinitely
01/31/18 G Isaiah Canaan Foot is out for season

Key Cleveland Cavaliers Injuries

03/22/18 F Larry Nance Jr. Hamstring is downgraded to OUT Friday vs Phoenix
03/21/18 G Kyle Korver Personal is "?" Friday vs Phoenix
03/21/18 C Tristan Thompson Ankle is "?" Friday vs Phoenix
03/21/18 G Rodney Hood Back is "?" Friday vs Phoenix

Player Spotlight

T.J. Warren comes into this contest averaging 19.6 points per game while playing 33 minutes per night so far this season for the Suns. He pulls down 5.1 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.3 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 50% while his free throw percentage is currently at 76%. Devin Booker averages 24.9 points per game in 34.5 minutes per contest this season. He averages 4.7 assists per contest and 4.5 rebounds per game for Phoenix. His field goal percentage is 43% for the year while his free throw percentage is 88%.

Player Spotlight

Lebron James averages 27.4 points per game while playing 37.2 minutes per contest this year for the Cavaliers. He grabs 8.6 rebounds per game and has 9.1 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 55% and his free throw percentage currently is at 73%. Jordan Clarkson averages 14.3 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 23.5 minutes per contest. He also averages 2.9 rebounds per contest and 2.9 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 45% and his free throw percentage is 79%.

Useful Team Statistics

Phoenix averages 104.2 points per contest this season, which ranks them 21st in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is -9.72 and their shooting percentage is 44% as a team, which has them ranked 28th. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 30th in the league. They average 44.1 rebounds per game and 21.1 assists per game, which ranks them 12th and 29th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 3rd with 15.8 per game. The Suns allow 113.9 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 30th in the league. They also allow a 47% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the arc, ranking them 27th and 26th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 45.8 rebounds a game which ranks 29th and they give up 23 assists per contest, which puts them in 13th place in the league. They force 13.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 4th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Cleveland is 5th in the league with 110.8 points per game this year. They are 5th in the league in shooting at 48%, while their average scoring margin is 0.35. They shoot 37% from 3-point range, which is good for 8th in the NBA. They are 23rd in the league in rebounding with 41.8 boards per game, and 10th in assists per contest with 23.6. The Cavaliers are 19th in turnovers per game with 13.9. The Cavaliers surrender 110.4 points per contest, which ranks them 28th in the NBA. Their defense is allowing a 47% shooting percentage and a 37% average from 3-point range, ranking them 26th and 21st in those defensive statistics. They rank 29th with 25.8 assists allowed per contest and 23rd with 44.1 rebounds surrendered per game. The Cavaliers are 5th in the NBA in forcing turnovers with 13.5 per game this season.

Advanced Statistics

The Suns are 30th in the league in defensive rating with 113.3, and their offensive rating of 103.6 is ranked 1st. They are 2nd in the NBA in pace with 100.4 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 49% is 30th. As a unit they are 28th in the league in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 32% of their shot attempts, ranking 22nd in the NBA. Phoenix is 5th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.8 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 53%, which is 8th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

Cleveland is 19th in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.2 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 54%, which is 4th in the NBA. The Cavaliers are 5th in the league in defensive rating with 112.3, and their offensive rating of 112.7 is ranked 2nd. They are 12th in the NBA in pace with 98 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 55% is 3rd. As a unit they are 3rd in the league in true shooting percentage with 59% and they shoot 3-pointers on 39% of their shot attempts, ranking 3rd in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's Suns/Cavaliers NBA game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Cleveland -8

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