Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards: Prediction & betting tips | Dec. 17, 2023

The Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards is one of five games on the NBA slate for Sunday. It marks the first meeting of the season between the two teams. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Suns are tenth in the Western Conference with a record of 13-12. They will look to put an end to their two-game losing streak. Their most recent loss came against the New York Knicks, thanks to a career night from Jalen Brunson.

As for the Washington Wizards, they continue to be one of the worst teams in the NBA this season. Their 4-20 record is good for 14th place in the Eastern Conference. The only team in the league with a worse record than them is the Detroit Pistons.

Despite their poor record, the Wizards enter the game with positive momentum. They picked up their fourth win of the year on Friday, knocking off the Indiana Pacers.

The Suns will be without Bradley Beal, Josh Okogie and Damion Lee. For Washington, Johnny Davis, Delon Wright and Landry Shamet have been ruled out.

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Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards: Betting odds and tips

Per FanDuel Sportsbook, the betting odds for Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards are incredibly lobsided. Kevin Durant and Co. are heavy favorites, coming in with a spread of -13. The Suns' moneyling sits at -800 while the Wizards have +560 odds. The over/under for the matchup is set at 246.

Neither team is known for their defense, and both like to play fast. With that in mind, player points props might be something worth monitoring. Some of the notable players' lines include Jordan Poole (17.5), Kevin Durant (29.5) and Devin Booker (28.5).

The safest of these lines might be Durant's. Even though it's the highest, he enters the matchup as one of the league's top scorers (30.7 PPG). In 21 games, Durant has breached the 30-point mark 12 times.

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Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards: Prediction

It goes without saying who should walk away with a win in Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards. Even with their recent struggles, the Suns are the much better team. Losing Bradley Beal again is tough, but they have more than enough firepower to take down the Wizards.

Washington has minimal opitons when it comes to guarding Durant and Booker, which could make it a long night for them. This kind of matchup is a good chance for Phoenix to get themselves back on track.