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Brooklyn vs Phoenix. NBA Match Prediction
On January 23, the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns will meet at the Barclays Center. Both teams are going through hard times, but they are trying to turn the situation around in their favor. Brooklyn continues to look for stability and is trying to break a four-game losing streak. At the same time, Phoenix is hoping to return to the top ten of the Western Conference. Will the Suns manage to get an important away win, or will the Nets rehabilitate themselves in front of their fans? Read our betting tip
Command Analysis
Brooklyn Nets
USACurrent form
The Nets continue to have problems with scoring and organizing their game. The team has dropped to the outsiders zone of the Eastern Conference and has lost its last four games, first to the Clippers (67:126), the Lakers (101:102), Oklahoma (101:127), and then to New York (96:99). The defeat in the New York Derby was especially painful, where Brooklyn looked decent, but was unable to maintain the initiative at the end.
The team key players are unable to reach their peak, and the lack of a clear leader is affecting the team stability. Head coach Jordi Fernandez is focusing on rebuilding the game, but this will take time. The upcoming home game will be an important opportunity for the Nets to prove their competitiveness.
Disqualifications and injuries
Maxwell Lewis and De'Anthony Melton are out next game with injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
Brooklyn has won just five home games since the start of the season.
Probable lineup: Johnson - Clowney, Claxton - Johnson, Russell.
Phoenix Suns
USACurrent form
The Suns are gradually returning to the fight for a place in the top ten of the West. After two consecutive victories over Orlando and Washington, the team faced the leader of the East Cleveland and lost (92:118). In this match, Phoenix had problems both in attack and defense, which led to a big defeat.
However, Mike Budenholzer has a fighting squad that is capable of playing well. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker remain the team main leaders, and their form will be a key factor in the upcoming meeting. The Suns are motivated to win and are ready to exploit Brooklyn weaknesses.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the match in fighting form.
Interesting facts for betting
The Suns have won 3 of their last 5 head-to-head games.
Probable lineup: Dunn - Durant, Richards - Jones, Booker.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Phoenix win
The Suns have won in the first quarter in three of their last five head-to-head games.
1.58Bet 1st quarter: total over 54.5 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 54 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.71Tip and bets
Brooklyn is far from its best form. A series of four defeats in a row has undermined the team confidence, and the lack of consistency prevents them from demonstrating quality play. Even the New York derby was no exception, which only confirmed the current problems.
Phoenix looks better than its opponent, although the Suns have their problems too. Mike Budenholzer team is already very close to the top ten in the West and is clearly aiming for success. An important factor will be Phoenix fighting lineup, which is capable of putting pressure on the weak defense of the Nets. We believe that the Suns will win this match.
Our prediction is Phoenix victory with a handicap of (-9) points for 1.72
Bet on total
Four losses in a row clearly motivate Brooklyn to act more aggressively. The game will be held at home, where the Nets will be forced to go forward. Phoenix is also betting on attack and is clearly not ready to sit back in defense. We expect the teams to demonstrate productive basketball and beat the total.
Betting Tip - total over 217 points for 1.65
Bet on statistics
Brooklyn defense is currently their weak point. The problems with defensive organization and general instability open up opportunities for the opponent. Phoenix comes into the game in a fighting lineup, and their leaders, such as Devin Booker, are capable of creating chances and converting them. We expect the visitors to show quality play in attack and break their individual total.
Betting Tip - Phoenix individual total over 115.5 points for 1.90
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