In the previous season, Cleveland prevailed over Phoenix twice: if the first meeting ended with a score of 90-88, then in the second game, Cleveland destroyed its opponent with a 14-point difference (112-98). Cleveland did not stop its development, and in the current season, they have been playing even better.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland has secured two victories in the last four matches. In the game on March 11, Jay B. Bickerstaff’s team lost at home to the clear favorite “Brooklyn” with a score of 101-120. The most valuable player among the losers was Georges Niang, who scored 20 points, made three rebounds, and two assists. Jarrett Allen contributed 15 points. The “Cavaliers” (41 wins and 23 losses) hold the third place in the Eastern Conference standings. Players from the starting lineup, Donovan Mitchell and Max Strus, remain in the team’s infirmary, along with several other key players.
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix has won two of the last three matches. Frank Vogel’s team, on March 10, lost at home to “Boston” with a score of 107-117. The most productive player among the losers was Kevin Durant, who scored 45 points, made ten rebounds, and six assists. Bradley Beal contributed 25 points. Yusuf Nurkic also recorded a double-double (11 points, 11 rebounds, four assists). The “Suns” (37 wins and 27 losses) hold the sixth place in the Western Conference. Devin Booker, a key player, suffered an injury in early March.
Prediction
Our expert pick:
Bookmakers' analysts consider "Phoenix" the clear favorite in the upcoming match. However, one can argue with them. After the setback in the match against "Brooklyn," "Cleveland" is simply obliged to rehabilitate itself in front of its fans. The teams are meeting without their leaders. In this situation, it is worth betting on the home team. Our prediction — Cleveland's victory with overtime included at 2.65 "Cleveland" and "Phoenix" show very low scoring in their head-to-head meetings. In the last two out of three matches, the 210-point mark was not exceeded. Everything suggests that this time both teams will prefer to pay more attention to defense. Our prediction — Total under 218.5 points with overtime included at 2.35 Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 2.65. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
