Nets vs. Suns Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 22nd, 2025

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January 22nd, 2025 is the date when the Nets and the Suns clash in a thrilling NBA game in Brooklyn, NY at Barclays Center. Maximize your chances of winning by checking out our picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Nets vs. Suns betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference and Western Conference go head-to-head in this NBA showdown on January 22nd, 2025, at 18:30. Nets and Suns are a pick’em for this contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Suns won, 136-120.

The 2024-2025 basketball season emphasizes the pivotal role of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's delve into how teams are performing from long range. The Nets are currently draining 35.9% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their proficiency in long-range shooting. Meanwhile, the Suns are impressively converting 37.7% of their shots from beyond the arc. In terms of shot selection, the Nets are dedicating 46% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Suns are taking 43% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Brooklyn Nets

How are the Nets playing this season?

The Nets comes into this game with a 14-30 record, and they are currently 12th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Nets are 1-9 in their last 10 games.

Did the Nets win their most recent game?

No, Nets fell to the Knicks, 99-95. Cameron Thomas scored 25 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Nets

The leading scorer for the Nets this season is Cameron Thomas, who is averaging 24.7 points per game. He scored 25 points on 11-for-19 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Suns.

Other Team Leaders for the Nets

Coming into the January 22nd, 2025 contest, Nicolas Claxton leads the Nets with 7.6 rebounds per game. D'Angelo Russell has a team-high 8.3 assists per game. The steals leader for the Nets is D'Angelo Russell (1.6 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Nicolas Claxton is leading the way for the Nets with 1.1 blocks per game.

Nets Team Analysis

The Nets' point differential this season is -7.3 points per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA. They are averaging 106.4 points per game while allowing 113.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Nets are making 14.1 shots per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Nets are making 16.8 per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA.

Projected Nets Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Suns, the Nets' starting lineup consisted of Nicolas Claxton, Cameron Johnson, Mikal Bridges, Cameron Thomas and Spencer Dinwiddie.

Phoenix Suns

How are the Suns playing this season?

The Suns head this game with a 21-21 record, and they are currently 11th in the Western Conference standings. The Suns are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Suns win their most recent game?

No, Suns came up short against the Cavaliers, 118-92. Kevin Durant scored 33 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Suns

The leading scorer for the Suns this season is Kevin Durant, who is averaging 27.3 points per game. Kevin Durant also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.75. He scored 33 points on 10-for-16 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Nets. In the last game, scored 36.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 35.9 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Suns

Jusuf Nurkic is leading the way with 9.2 rebounds per game Devin Booker is dishing out a team-high 6.6 assists per game. He has 24.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 21.6 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Suns' leader is Devin Booker with 1.2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 24.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 21.6 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Suns is Kevin Durant, who is sending back 1.4 shots per game. He scored 36.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 35.9 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Suns Team Analysis

The Suns' point differential this season is -1.7 points per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. They are averaging 112.7 points per game while allowing 114.4 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Suns are making 13.8 shots per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Suns are making 18 per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA.

Projected Suns' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Nets, the Suns' starting five were Jusuf Nurkic, Kevin Durant, Grayson Allen, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. For the upcoming matchup, Suns has the following injuries: Collin Gillespie is out (ankle) and Jusuf Nurkic is out (illness).

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Will there be Overtime?

Since the Nets and Suns have combined for just 5 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.