The Phoenix Suns (18-13) and Washington Wizards (7-23) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The game will broadcast live on AZFamily.
The Suns are 10.5-point favorites over the Wizards on the spread (Suns -10.5), with the over/under set at 233 total points. The Suns are -500 favorites to win outright on the moneyline, while the Wizards are +375 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Suns vs. Wizards predictions and NBA picks for Monday, December 29.
Suns vs Wizards Prediction
- Suns vs Wizards pick: Wizards First Half Moneyline (+375)
My Suns vs Wizards best bet is on Washington to win the first half, with the best price currently available at bet365. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Suns vs Wizards Odds
| Suns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-10.5 -110 | 233 -110o / -110u | -500 |
| Wizards Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+10.5 -110 | 233 -110o / -110u | +375 |
Suns vs Wizards NBA Preview
The NBA system titled “First Half 'Dog vs. Coasting Teams” focuses on first-half moneyline opportunities where strong teams often start slow against inferior opponents, which may be the case for the Suns as double digit favorites in tonight's matchup against the Wizards.
During the regular season, underdogs with modest Pythagorean ratings face elite opponents with strong win records who may be pacing themselves or conserving energy early in games.
These matchups frequently occur when the superior team is in cruise control, relying on second-half adjustments rather than urgency in the opening quarters.
Meanwhile, the underdog typically plays with higher early intensity and effort, creating value in short-term situations before the talent disparity takes over — which is expected for the Wizards tonight.
By isolating first halves against top competition, this system leverages motivational imbalance and situational focus to identify profitable early-game edges.
Overall, the system stands at 1,185-2,167-139 (35%) with a 5% ROI across all-time results. This season, it’s off to a 26-36-3 (42%) start, producing a 13% ROI.
So, let's take Washington on the first half moneyline on Monday night.
Suns vs Wizards Betting Prediction
- Wizards First Half Moneyline (+375)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
My Wizards vs. Suns betting prediction is on Washington on the first half moneyline at +375.
Over/Under
No play on the total.
