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2022 NBA Handicapping
(11-20) Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns (19-12)
Date: Tuesday, December 20th
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Venue: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ.
NBA Moneyline Odds: Wizards +250 | Suns -300 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Suns -7.5
NBA Betting Total: 225.5
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Tuesday, December 20th the Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns meet for the first of two scheduled matches. Washington will host the second contest on December 28th.
Both teams last played against the Lakers with the Wizards losing to them 117-119 on Sunday and the Suns pounding them 130-104 on the front side of their back-to-back on Monday.
All-time the Wizards have the advantage of winning 67 of 133 matches versus the Suns. Last season the Suns swept the two-game regular season series.
*Editor’s Note: Statistics and rankings are current as of this writing Monday, December 19. Numbers may vary slightly entering games on Tuesday, December 20.
Washington Wizards
Kyle Kuzma is averaging 21.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. Bradley Beal (23.2) and Kristaps Porzingis (22.4) are averaging more points but in terms of a value for production evaluation, Kuz is way ahead on that front.
Offensively, the Wizards score 110.6 points per game which ranked 25th overall. Washington shoots 47.2% from the field and 34.5% from the perimeter ranking 14th and 20th respectively.
Defensively, the Wizards have regressed seemingly on a game-by-game basis. They allow opponents to score 113.7 per game ranked 16th overall.
As for opponent efficiency, the Wizards allow foes to shoot 46,5% from the field ranking 12th, and 37.4% from the perimeter ranking 26th.
Rui Hachimura (ankle) and Delon Wright (hamstring) are out indefinitely.
Phoenix Suns
Although the Suns have dealt with a myriad of injuries to core players, they were able to win without Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton but Devin Booker is another story.
Phoenix lost the two games he was out and if you saw him in the three games before he sat, he was clearly hobbled and seemingly playing through pain.
They did collect the win versus the Lakers without him, but LA was missing their big three.
Booker is averaging 28.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists. He’s shooting 47.7 percent from the floor on 21.1 field goal attempts, 37.0 percent from the perimeter on 6.5 attempts, and 85 percent from the charity stripe on 6.4 attempts per game.
Opponents score 110.6 points ranking sixth while they limit their foes’ shooting to 46.9% from the field and 36.6% from the perimeter ranking 15th and 22nd respectively.
As for their offense, Phoenix has slipped dramatically from the season start when they ranked in the top three of each category. After the recent swoon, they are averaging 115.8 points per game ranking which is seventh.
In terms of efficiency, the Suns are shooting 47.1% from the field and 37.8% from the perimeter ranking 15th and sixth respectively. Notably, they ranked eighth and third in these categories prior to losing the baseball set in New Orleans.
Devin Booker (groin), Cameron Payne (foot), Josh Okogie (hip), Jock Landale (concussion protocol), and Duane Washington Jr. (hip) are questionable. Crowder (trade request) and Cameron Johnson (knee) are out indefinitely.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Wizards are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The Suns are 5-10 ATS in their last 15 games played in December.
- The Wizards are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
- The Suns are 14-3 SU in their last 17 games at home.
Free Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns NBA Prediction:
Although the Suns have the rest disadvantage the bigger concern is whether Booker will be out again.
Phoenix may want to exercise caution, especially since he’s missed three of the last five matches. Groin injuries can linger so it’s better for him to miss a few games now in order to avoid aggravating the injury resulting in a long absence.
Ultimately, I like the Suns to win, but by fewer points than the spread.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: Wizards +7.5
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