Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction and Betting Tips - Jan 31 | 2025-26 NBA Season

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The Phoenix Suns will cap off a four-game road swing with a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Devin Booker and Co. look to finish the away schedule with a victory against the Cavs, who are 6-7 this month. Suns guard Garyson Allen (knee) is doubtful, while Ryan Dunn (knee) is questionable. Backup guard Jordan Goodwin has been cleared to play.

Meanwhile, the Cavs will try to close out a brutal end of December schedule on a high note. After road losses in New York and Houston this week, they bounced back with a 113-101 win against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Cavs stars Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley are all available to play.

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Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview, Predicted Starting Lineups, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Suns (+195) vs. Cavaliers (-238)

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Odds: Suns (+5.5 -102) vs. Cavaliers (-5.5 -118)

Total (O/U): Suns (o235.5 -109) vs. Cavaliers (u235.5 -112)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game.

Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers preview

The Suns are shooting 40% from deep during their four-game winning streak heading into the showdown with the Cavs. If they can keep their sizzling hot output from long range, even without Grayson Allen and Jalen Green, they are a tough team to beat.

With multiple key players out or uncertain to play, the Suns need Collin Gillespie to continue providing two-way impact. Against the Wizards on Tuesday, he delivered 25 points, six assists, four rebounds and two steals.

Mark Williams’ return from a one-game suspension after a fight with Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado, on Saturday, will be a big boost for the visitors.

Jarrett Allen, who has been criticized for his lack of physicality in the Cavs’ struggles, answered the challenge on Tuesday against the Spurs. He defended Victor Wembanyama well and put up 27 points and 10 rebounds.

Cleveland, which has seen its star players have up-and-down stretches, needs Allen to keep his output. Even if he doesn’t score over 20 points, the Cavs are a much better team when he impacts the paint on both ends of the floor.

Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers predicted starting lineups

Suns

PG: Devin Booker | PG: Collin Gillespie | SG: Dillon Brooks | PF: Royce O’Neale | C: Mark Williams

Cavaliers:

PG: Darius Garland | SG: Donovan Mitchell | SF: Dean Wade | PF: Evan Mobley | C: Jarrett Allen

Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting tips

Donovan Mitchell has been in a rough slump over the past two games, averaging 13.0 points during that stretch. Spida will likely play much better against the Suns, but expect him not to top his 28.5 (O/U) points prop.

Before his early exit after fighting with Jose Alvarado, Mark Williams averaged 21.0 points in his previous two games. Williams is likely straining at the leash after getting a one-game suspension. The big man could blow past his 11.5 (O/U) points prop.