Cavaliers vs Suns

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Cavaliers vs. Suns odds, line: 2023 NBA picks, Jan. 4 predictions ... (CBSSports.com)

Cleveland won the opener in a 103-102 final before adding a 145-134 overtime thriller on Monday. Phoenix is riding a three-game losing streak after getting ...

The model has simulated Cavaliers vs. [Visit SportsLine to see which side of the Cavaliers vs. You can head to SportsLine to [see its picks.](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/cavaliers-vs-suns-odds-line-spread-proven-model-reveals-nba-picks-predictions-for-jan-4-2023/#ttag=01042023_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_SunsCavaliersNBAauto) Here are several [NBA betting lines](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds) for Suns vs. [Devin Booker](/nba/players/2152529/devin-booker/) (groin), who was one of the other players to score 70 points in a game. Suns 10,000 times and the results are in. Suns](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20230104_PHO@CLE/). [Chris Paul](/nba/players/555969/chris-paul/) is dishing out 8.7 assists per game. The Suns will also get to face a potentially undermanned Cavs team as [Darius Garland](/nba/players/3042335/darius-garland/) (thumb) is doubtful while [Evan Mobley](/nba/players/3178170/evan-mobley/) (ankle) is questionable. The model enters Week 12 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 38-13 roll on all [top-rated NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/) this season, returning almost $2,300. [Cleveland Cavaliers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/CLE/cleveland-cavaliers/) (24-14) will try to build on a pair of wins over Chicago when they face the [Phoenix Suns](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/PHO/phoenix-suns/) (20-18) on Wednesday night. Cleveland is favored by 4.5 points in the latest Cavaliers vs. Suns odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 217.

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Cavaliers vs. Suns: Live updates as Donovan Mitchell and ... (cleveland.com)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Fresh off of a career performance on Monday, a lot of the focus in Wednesday's game between the Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns will be on ...

He missed the second intentionally and converted a put-back layup in the closing moments to send the game to overtime. “When you do the things that you’re supposed to do, they show you favor, and I think tonight was an example of that.” [Caesars Ohio Sportsbook](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/caesars/) is open for bets now that Ohio sports betting has launched. After that Mitchell went into video game mode, scoring 24 of Cleveland’s 44 points in the third quarter. “The basketball gods love these moments,” coach J.B. “I’m extremely blessed and I’m humbled that I’m in that company. Mitchell entered exclusive company with his performance -- company that includes Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant and Elgin Baylor as NBA players with at least 70 points in a game. [Inside Donovan Mitchell’s historic 71-point eruption: ‘Best performance I’ve ever seen’](https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2023/01/inside-donovan-mitchells-historic-71-point-night-best-performance-ive-ever-seen.html) [The NBA’s 70-Point Club: Donovan Mitchell, with 71 vs. Other sportsbooks in the state include [DraftKings Sportsbook](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/draftkings/), [FanDuel Ohio Sportsbook](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/fanduel/) and [Barstool Ohio](https://www.cleveland.com/betting/ohio/barstool). Cleveland was down 130-127 with just 4.4 seconds to play when Mitchell hit one of two free throws. “I did it in an effort where we came back and won and it’s how we won. Bulls, becomes seventh player on the list](https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2023/01/the-nbas-70-point-club-donovan-mitchell-with-71-vs-bulls-becomes-seventh-player-on-the-list.html) [Dissecting Donovan Mitchell’s historic 71-point performance: Behind the numbers](https://www.cleveland.com/cavs/2023/01/dissecting-donovan-mitchells-historic-71-point-performance-behind-the-numbers.html)

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Phoenix Suns vs. Cleveland Cavaliers picks, predictions, odds: Who ... (AZCentral.com)

The Phoenix Suns face the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA game on Wednesday night in Cleveland. Who will win the game?

6-9](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/2023/01/06/weekend-sports-schedule-games-to-watch-tv-listings-cfp-nfl/69782513007/) [Scores24](https://scores24.live/en/basketball/m-07-01-2023-phoenix-suns-miami-heat-prediction): Bet the Suns with the points vs. [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). We think the hosts will be able to impose the fight on their opponent." It has the total going over. Also, they are 12-2 SU in the last 14 road tilts against the Suns, who have dropped four of their previous six home games." Phoenix doesn’t have much going for them, so I expect the Heat to put their clamps down and win this one by double digits." [With limited options (Melo? Suns game Josh Jackson?) Suns must look within to solve woes](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2023/01/06/with-limited-options-sliding-phoenix-suns-must-look-within-for-help/69782375007/) [Winners and Whiners](https://winnersandwhiners.com/games/nba/1-6-2023/miami-heat-vs-phoenix-suns-prediction-4739/): Go with Heat to cover against Suns [PicksWise](https://www.pickswise.com/news/nba-miami-heat-vs-phoenix-suns-same-game-parlay-picks-heat-dominate-shorthanded-suns-at-2100-odds/): Heat will cover vs. [Kyle Kuzma trade odds: Phoenix Suns favored to acquire Washington Wizards star](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2023/01/05/kyle-kuzma-trade-odds-phoenix-suns-favored-washington-wizards-star/69781891007/) [Sports Betting Dime](https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/news/nba/heat-vs-suns-odds-spread-predictions-jan-6/): Take the under in Heat vs. [Bally Sports Arizona](https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2022/08/17/bally-sports-plus-streaming-service-air-phoenix-suns-arizona-coyotes/10349017002/), Bally Sports Sun and ESPN.

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Suns vs Cavaliers Picks and Predictions: Ayton Struggles to Find ... (Covers.com)

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Phoenix Suns at Cleveland Cavaliers on January 4. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

[Jarrett Allen](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/2005/jarrett-allen) and [Evan Mobley](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/222704/evan-mobley) together. Hard to bet an Over (even at just 221.5) when one of the offenses involved has become that stagnant. That’s contributed to the Over cashing in five straight home games and six of the last seven overall. It’s played at the level of the league's second-worst defense over the last two weeks per Cleaning the Glass. Well, it’s safe to say that the Suns are firmly in the “pile of ashes” point of the life cycle at this moment. Booker is not expected to be back for at least a few weeks, so there’s no bottom to how far this team could fall in the interval. The Phoenix Suns desperately need someone on the roster to step up and shoulder some of the scoring and shot creation burden with Devin Booker out of the lineup. To his credit, Ayton has seen a slight bump in his usage this season, but he’s still treated as a role player in the offense. But this bet is as much about Ayton as it is about the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sadly, Booker is sidelined with a groin injury, and in his absence, the Suns have been freefalling. Cavaliers believe that Deandre Ayton should struggle against the formidable frontcourt pairing of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley. Oddly enough, tonight’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns should have featured him playing against the last player to accomplish that feat, Devin Booker.

Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers Jan 4, 2023 Game Summary ... (NBA.com)

CLEVELAND (AP) Evan Mobley's 14-foot jumper with four seconds left - off an assist from Donovan Mitchell - helped the Cleveland Cavaliers rally for a 90-88 ...

... Garland took part in the team's morning shootaround, wearing a protective wrap on his thumb. ... Reserve G Raul Neto gave the Cavs a lift with a season-high 14 points. The Suns had a chance to tie it, but Mikal Bridges missed a jumper in the final second. He has never missed a game as a pro or at Villanova. ... Bridges played in his 348th consecutive game, the league's current longest Ironman streak. ''That was a hard way to lose a game. We keep plugging away and that has been our mentality from the jump. ... G Cameron Payne didn't play in the second half due to right foot discomfort. Mitchell finished with just 20 points two nights after scoring 71 - the seventh player in league history to score at least seven. Suns: Booker has missed five straight games since reinjuring the groin Dec. The Suns have struggled without injured All-NBA guard Devin Booker, out with a groin strain. Chris Paul scored 25 points and Deandre Ayton added 15 points and 18 rebounds for Phoenix, which went just 1-5 on a trip and dropped to 4-12 since Dec.

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How to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns: Free Live ... (Sports Illustrated)

Find out how to watch, live stream or TV channel and game time information for the January 4, 2023 matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix ...

Search for and select the Fubo app, press the Select button, then move to the detailed information screen. Say or type the name of the app you want to install. Select Get or the shopping cart icon to start your download, sign in, and watch. Go to streaming channels and go to Search Channels. Away Below, we give you all the details you need on how to watch this contest - Roku: Press home button on remote. Select Install, and open. Select Install, sign in and watch. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on BSOH and BSAZ. Home/Away

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Phoenix Suns vs Cleveland Cavaliers: Prediction, Starting Lineups ... (Lineups)

If Devin Booker was back and healthy then we would be witnessing a matchup that is featuring two of the most lethal scorers since Kobe's 81-point game.

[Caris LeVert](https://www.lineups.com/nba/player-stats/caris-levert) [Donovan Mitchell](https://www.lineups.com/nba/player-stats/donovan-mitchell) [Raul Neto](https://www.lineups.com/nba/player-stats/raul-neto) [Deandre Ayton](https://www.lineups.com/nba/player-stats/deandre-ayton) [Torrey Craig](https://www.lineups.com/nba/player-stats/torrey-craig) [Mikal Bridges](https://www.lineups.com/nba/player-stats/mikal-bridges) [Landry Shamet](https://www.lineups.com/nba/player-stats/landry-shamet) [Chris Paul](https://www.lineups.com/nba/player-stats/chris-paul) Chris Paul’s scoring has dipped to an all-time low and Mikal Bridges isn’t a reliable number one option. It’s no secret that the Suns offense has mightily struggled without their star player in Devin Booker. His lengthy and dominant shot blocking presence on the block can negate the Suns low post scoring that is captained by Deandre Ayton. Without him, the Cavs may lean too heavily on the sole production of Donovan Mitchell to once again show out after a dazzling performance.

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Phoenix Suns check many more boxes, still come up short vs ... (Arizona Sports)

The Phoenix Suns had a lot of things go their way on Wednesday but still couldn't get a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

It is the second time in the last two weeks he’s reached that mark, the other being the overtime loss in Denver on Christmas. He had previously missed nine games due to a right foot strain before coming back in Monday’s loss to the New York Knicks. He really puts the Suns in a near-impossible situation offensively if he is that inefficient while Devin Booker (left groin strain) and Cam Johnson (meniscus tear) are out. Phoenix on Wednesday had all five starters in double figures, got a vintage Chris Paul performance of 25 points and held the Cleveland Cavaliers to 90 points thanks to one of its best defensive performances of the year. Paul added eight assists and two steals to those 25 points on 9-of-17 from the field in 40 minutes. Phoenix absorbed whatever it needed to from the horrible nature of the majority of its losses the last month and played direct basketball with purpose all night. Mitchell kept attacking, this time drawing in the entire Suns defense on the ensuing possession. This level of zip, particularly on defense, threw off a Cavaliers team that expected like many of us for Phoenix to be lacking there and willingly roll over. He was pursuing nearly every rebounding chance he had, requiring consistent box-outs from a big Cavaliers team if they wanted to secure the ball. Cleveland’s driving lanes were clogged up by great help, specifically on Mitchell, and it missed its first 14 attempts from 3. Get the simple A-B-C’s of your gameplan down and it should be smooth sailing from there. Deandre Ayton was the one guy to watch above all others.

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