The Cleveland Cavaliers (29-20) and Phoenix Suns (29-19) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. ET from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The game will broadcast live on FDSOH.
The Cavaliers are 3.5-point favorites over the Suns on the spread (Cavaliers -3.5), with the over/under set at 220.5 total points. Cleveland is a -170 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Phoenix +145 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Cavaliers vs. Suns predictions and NBA picks for Friday, January 30.
Cavaliers vs Suns Prediction, Picks
- Cavaliers vs Suns pick: Over 220.5 (-110)
Our Suns vs. Cavaliers best bet is on the Over at 220.5 total points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Cavaliers vs Suns Odds
| Cavaliers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -110 | 220.5 -110o / -110u | -170 |
| Suns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -110 | 220.5 -110o / -110u | +145 |
Cavaliers vs Suns NBA Preview
Our NBA totals betting system titled "Contrarian Overs, Good Road Teams" is built on the idea that strong traveling teams can drive pace and scoring in matchups where the market leans too heavily toward the Under, which may be the case with the Cavaliers set to visit the Suns in Phoenix on Friday night.
By focusing on regular season games outside of division play, the system avoids slower rivalry environments and taps into contests that tend to be more open and less physical.
The system targets Overs specifically when the betting public and money trends show a clear lean toward the Under, creating a contrarian opportunity where expectations are suppressed but conditions for scoring remain strong.
The away team must be early enough in its season to still carry energy and identity, and it must also be coming off a decisive win, a signal that its offense and confidence are functioning at a high level — and the Cavaliers check all those box entering tonight.
Cavaliers vs Suns Predictions, Betting Analysis
When all of the aforementioned elements align, strong road teams often set the tone, push pace, and elevate scoring beyond market expectations, making the Over more attractive precisely when it is being overlooked.
So, let's take the Over at 220.5 total points in tonight's matchup between the Cavaliers and Suns.
Pick: Over 220.5 (-110)
Spread
We will not be betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline as well.
Over/Under
Our Suns vs. Cavaliers betting prediction is on the Over at 220.5 total points.
Suns vs Cavaliers Betting Trends
