On Saturday(01/11), the Phoenix Suns(17-19) will take on the Utah Jazz(9-27) in an NBA Regular Season match. The game will tip off at 3:00 PM (MT) at the Suns’ home floor, FootPrint Center.
Here is the analysis and the predictions related to this Western Conference affair.
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The Suns have been in dire straits since the second week of November 2024. They have lost 8 of their last 11 games and their lack of rebounding has played a huge role(28th in Offensive Rebounds per game with 9.3 ORPG). They are currently two spots away from even a Play-in spot. The trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal hasn’t panned out well. It’s well-known that Beal and Suns can part ways soon but even that may not be enough to fix their woes.
The Jazz has expectedly been one of the worst squads in the league. They haven’t won more than two games in a row even once this season and are clearly gunning for one of the top picks in the 2025 NBA Draft. While the frontline of Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler has been impressive, the team lacks the guard depth to leave a big dent in their opponents. However, the emergence of young talents Brice Sessenbaugh and Keyonte George can pave the way for a bright future.
The Playoffs aim to provide the safest bets for the game. Have a look at the predictions for the game below.
Bet 2- Spread: Utah Jazz +10.5 -105
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The Suns have a terrific chance to get back on track here against a struggling squad. However, they have let their guard down repeatedly throughout the season. Thus, they need to play with full force against a pesky Jazz team that has kept it close in the fourth quarter. However, the Suns are still likely going to win with a 10+ points margin.
Expect Kevin Durant to have a big night in the 25+ points range. Meanwhile, Colin Sexton can also add to his hot scoring streak with another 20+ points night.
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nba Hi, I am Shubham. I am currently an NBA Predictions Writer on The Playoffs. I enjoy this job because it helps keep me in the loop about the game I love while fulfilling the pleasure I derive from stats. I got into NBA writing through social media interactions in the mid-2010s as I shared my takes on young talents such as D’Angelo Russell. I hope you enjoy reading my pieces as much as Dennis Rodman loved rebounding the basketball!
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