Wizards visit Suns in hoops battle

NBA betting interest will be piqued on Friday when the Wizards of Washington hit the hard court against the Suns of Phoenix.

The Suns sport a record of 24-17 and 26-13-2 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Wizards sit at 20-21 and 20-20-1 ATS on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 23-18 for the Suns and 24-17 for the Wizards. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news).

View Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns Odds and Stats.

Phoenix opened as -4.5-point Favorite at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total was sitting around 208.5 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting.

The Suns - Wizards odds would favor the Suns if the lines were set according to power ranks. Phoenix is rated No. 5 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Wizards sit at No. 16. Math models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 96-93 win for the Suns.



Washington was a 113-111 loser in its last match at home against the Celtics. They failed to cover the 9.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 224 sent OVER bettors to the payout window. John Wall poured in 28 points and chipped in with 11 rebounds in a losing cause for Washington on Wednesday, as the Celtics rolled to a 113-111 victory over Washington at Verizon Center.

Phoenix won its last outing, a 124-100 result against the Pacers on January 22. The Suns covered in that game as a 5.5-point underdog, while the 224 combined points took the game OVER the total. Indiana was run off the court by the Suns on Wednesday as Phoenix blasted the Pacers 124-100 at US Airways Center.

How They Match Up:
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Phoenix's No. 12-rated squad against Washington's No. 20-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Phoenix rates No. 3 in the league with 9.46 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 16 with 7.8 per outing.

Next up:
Washington at Utah, Saturday, January 25th
Phoenix at Cleveland, Sunday, January 26th