Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns 4/3/24 – It is easy to notice the excitement that is building amongst the basketball betting community on the upcoming game between the Cleveland Cavaliers which boast of 45 wins against 30 losses and the Phoenix Suns which have a winning index of 43-31 on the scoreboard, which will be on Wednesday. On the other hand, this match should not be missed putting ourselves into tension as we are both looking forward to strengthening our position towards the end of the season. Fans and punters are in the look-out for the most up-to-date NBA free picks for a fair chance at making a call on this close game.
| When: | Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Footprint Center |
| TV: | NBA TV |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
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| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Cavaliers | TBD | TBD | TBD |  |
| Suns | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
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The betting odds for this game are highly anticipated, with both teams showing strong performances this season. Although specific odds are yet to be determined, analyzing each team’s recent trends and performances can provide insights into potential betting strategies.
Donovan Mitchell (SG) vs. Kevin Durant (PF)
Donovan Mitchell is unarguably the powerhouse for the Cavaliers team this season, thanks to his 27.1 point per game average during 2017 regular season encounters. His forward combination, particularly in 6.1 assists and stealing 1.8 per game, gives him the ability to contribute anywhere on the court and thus makes him a critical asset for the team. He may fall short in terms of turnover ratio against a towering defense of the Suns with the turnover rate of 2.8 per game.
However, Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns boosts the figures by averaging 27.6 points a game in the 67 starting games. Durant is not just a three point shooter to the Suns organization; by getting 6.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game, he proves that he is a versatile player. Since his fast-paced play might be an advantage for the Cavaliers who play an aggressive defense, it could be their weakness.
During the throws of Mitchell and Durant on the basketball court is not only a fate of the supremacy of scoring but also the application of tactics. The involvement of both players in different aspects of play will be important, but their defense directed aggression towards each other will have a significant influence on the game’s outcome too.
Cavaliers’ Cohesion and Efficiency
The Cavaliers has shown good team work throughout the current season, i.e. 112.7 points in average per game. This is due to the fact that the team shoots accurately, as evidenced by the league-wide shooting average of 47.9%, as well as the effective ball movement across the team that averages 28 assists per game. However, they risk losing the ball on a regular occasion (2.6 per game) and this can slow their offensive flow against Suns’ defense.
Suns’ Offensive Firepower
The Phoenix Suns are more offensive and they have averaged 116.7 points per game with a better field goal of 49.5%. The balanced offence of the Warriors with both skilled interior and perimeter scoring is the kind of game plan that the Cavaliers defense will have to cope up with. The Suns’ ability to draw fouls and hence benefit from a high free throw conversion (80% FT percentage) could be worth something in case of a close game.
Trends
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Trends
Cavaliers are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Cleveland Cavaliers are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Cavaliers are 17-18 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Cavaliers’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 21 of Cavaliers’ 38 last games at home
Phoenix Suns Betting Trends
Suns are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Phoenix Suns are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Suns are 17-20 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Suns’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 17 of Suns’ 37 last games at home
Injuries
Cleveland Cavaliers
Ty Jerome PG Is out indefinitely, Ankle
Dean Wade PG Is “?” Tuesday vs Utah, Knee
Isaac Okoro SF Is “?” Tuesday vs Utah, Toe
Phoenix Suns
Damion Lee SG Is out indefinitely, Knee
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Picks
Seeing the team averages, matchup trends and the star players individual performances, this game could be a real close one. The Suns could have the decisive edge in offense and home court that give them the advantage as a better betting pick. As a result, Cleveland’s bounce back and Mitchell’s leadership may not all come in handy, especially in decisive games.
Bettors of the best online sportsbook must search for the over/under and prop bets regarding key players such as Mitchell and Durant as those could give unique chances. With both sides’ offense-orientated tactics, putting down a high total score for betting is a good strategy to follow. Sign up today to make your NBA betting prediction!
Score Prediction: Suns 115, Cavaliers 110.
