The Phoenix Suns (19-13) and Cleveland Cavaliers (18-16) will face off in the NBA on Wednesday afternoon. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The game will broadcast live on NBA TV.
The Cavaliers are 5.5-point favorites over the Suns on the spread (Cavaliers -5.5), with the over/under set at 235.5 total points. Cleveland is a -240 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Phoenix is +195 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Suns vs. Cavaliers predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, December 31.
Suns vs Cavaliers Prediction, Picks
- Suns vs Cavaliers pick: Cavaliers -5.5 (-110)
My Suns vs Cavaliers best bet is on Cleveland to cover the spread, with the best price currently available at bet365. However, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Suns vs Cavaliers Odds
| Suns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -105 | 235.5 -110o / -110u | +195 |
| Cavaliers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -115 | 235.5 -110o / -110u | -240 |
Suns vs Cavaliers NBA Preview
This NBA system identifies value in large favorites that the betting public tends to fade, such as the Cavaliers.
It focuses on regular or postseason games where the favorite opens with a significant spread yet receives limited betting support, often below 40%.
These are spots where the market overreacts to recent performances, particularly when the opponent is coming off a strong win by a large margin, as the Suns enter Wednesday's contest following a 115-101 over the Wizards a few days ago.
Public bettors often chase momentum and undervalue elite teams laying points, assuming the line is inflated, which appears to be the case for the Cavaliers in this spot.
Historically, these contrarian favorites outperform expectations as sharp money backs the undervalued side while casual bettors load up on the underdog.
This system exploits those perception gaps, capitalizing on strong teams that are capable of covering despite public skepticism.
So, let's take the Cavaliers -5.5 on Wednesday afternoon.
Suns vs Cavaliers Betting Prediction
- Cavaliers -5.5 (-110)
Spread
My Cavaliers vs Suns betting prediction is on Cleveland to cover the spread at -5.5.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline.
Over/Under
I'm steering clear of the total in this game.
