Wizards vs Suns Prediction and NBA Tips - 17 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 17, 2025, 12:09AM | Published: Jan 16, 2025, 12:45AM
The Washington Wizards will face the favoured Phoenix Suns in NBA action at Capital One Arena on Friday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Led by star players Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Poole and Jonas Valanciunas, the Wizards are up against a Suns side that includes Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Grayson Allen.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Wizards vs Suns game, along with the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Washington vs Phoenix NBA game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Suns an 81% chance of defeating the Wizards at Capital One Arena.
Wizards vs Suns: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Capital One Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Wizards $5.75, Suns $1.15
- Line: Wizards +11.5 ($1.91), Suns -11.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 231.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Wizards at $5.75 and the Suns at $1.15.
The Wizards are 11.5-point underdogs against the Suns, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Suns (-11.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 231.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Wizards (+11.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 231.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Wizards vs Suns: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Washington at $5.75 with Bet365
- Line: Wizards +11.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 231.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Wizards vs Suns predictions are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Suns have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Wizards to win is our preferred option due to the 1.8% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Wizards vs Suns: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Wizards vs Suns at Capital One Arena on Friday is the Suns winning 120-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Washington vs Phoenix game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Wizards vs Suns: Player Props
Player props are a popular way to bet on Wizards vs Suns without necessarily betting on the outcome of Friday's game itself.
Stats Insider uses the best data available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Capital One Arena.
Kyle Kuzma is expected to lead the way for the Wizards with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Devin Booker is projected to have 28 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists for the Suns.
Wizards Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Kuzma | 22 | 6 | 4 |
| Jordan Poole | 20 | 3 | 6 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 14 | 9 | 3 |
| Alexandre Sarr | 13 | 6 | 3 |
| Bilal Coulibaly | 10 | 5 | 3 |
Suns Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | 28 | 4 | 8 |
| Kevin Durant | 26 | 6 | 4 |
| Grayson Allen | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| Tyus Jones | 11 | 2 | 7 |
| Ryan Dunn | 9 | 4 | 1 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Washington vs Phoenix game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Wizards vs Suns: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Wizards and Suns at Capital One Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Friday 17 January 2025
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Capital One Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Washington vs Phoenix predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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