Suns vs Nets Prediction, picks and odds for tonight’s NBA game

After going 2-2 over their last four, the Phoenix Suns will look to wrap up their five-game East Coast road trip with a win over the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center.

My Suns vs. Nets predictions expect newly acquired big man Nick Richards to have a big game on the road as he thrives in his starting role. Read my NBA picks to see why you should take Over Naughty Nicky’s combo prop on Wednesday, January 22nd.

Suns vs Nets Prediction

My best bet
Nick Richards Over 18.5 points + rebounds + assists (-120 at bet365)

My analysis

Nick Richards was traded from Charlotte last week to fill a much-needed void at center for the Phoenix Suns, and he’s made an immediate impact in two games with his new team. Tonight, I expect him to shine in a favorable matchup with the Brooklyn Nets.

In two games since arriving in Phoenix, Richards has logged 51 total minutes, while all other Suns centers have combined for just 36. Richards finished 21/11/1 in his Phoenix debut, but finished with just 4/4 /1 in his last time. played out.

The Suns were routed 118-92 by the Cavs in their last game out, and Richards played just 22 minutes. He should see more playing time tonight in a more competitive affair.

Between his time with the Hornets and Suns, Richards has played at least 25 minutes in nine games this season. He hit Over that line in each of those nine games while averaging 28.2 PRAs.

Richards appeared in 47 such games a season ago and averaged 20.4 PRAs. He hit Over on this line in 30 of them.

Richards hasn’t always seen big minutes, but he’s been effective with his allotted playing time. Since 2022-23, Naughty Nicky has averaged 28.3 PRAs per 36 minutes.

The Nets have allowed a healthy 41.5 PRAs to centers this season, and over the past seven have allowed 42.1. Brooklyn’s starting center Nic Claxton has a 112.1 defensive rating this season, the worst of his career.

Brooklyn has the sixth-worst defensive rating on the season and the Nets’ interior defense is vulnerable, allowing the 11th most points in the paint over the last 10.

I’m sure Richards plays 25 minutes or more tonight and cashes in on this modest PRA line. He’s locked into the starting center gig with his new team and gets a great matchup on the road.

Suns vs Nets parlay in same game

Nick Richards Over 18.5 points + rebounds + assists

Nets +12

Devin Booker Over 25.5 points

The Nets have covered in just seven of 16 games as double-digit underdogs this year, but are on a 3-1 run. The Suns are 0-4 ATS as double-digit favorites.

Brooklyn took the Knicks down to the wire last night and covered in a tough game. I expect the Nets to cover again when they face a Suns team that is just 14-27-1 ATS this season.

Devin Booker has averaged 30.6 points per game. game across his last eight, hitting Over on this score line six times. Prior to his 15-point showing in a blowout loss to Cleveland, he compiled five straight 30-point games.

He averaged 26.1 points per game. game on the road compared to just 24.9 at home, and he has scored at least 26 points in 19 of 37 appearances this season. Book scored 31 against the Nets in his first meeting with them this season, and I expect him to be productive on offense in the second meeting of the 2024-25 campaign.

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Suns vs Nets odds

Suns vs Nets live odds

Suns vs Nets opening odds

• Spread: Phoenix -11.5 (-110) | Brooklyn +11.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Phoenix +400 | Brooklyn -550
• Over/Under: Over 220.5 (-110) | Under 220.5 (-110)

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Suns vs Nets spread and Over/Under analysis

• Phoenix is ​​just 2-4-1 ATS across its last seven.
• Brooklyn has a 23-20-1 ATS record through 44 games.
• The Suns have gone 4-2-1 over their last seven and Phoenix is ​​20-20-2 on the season.
• The Nets have hit the Over in five of the last 10, and the team is 22-22 this season.

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