The Phoenix Suns have already closed the door for any playoff hopes as they stand at just 10-23 on the season. It is a team that makes no commitment on the defensive end, and they have allowed 115.6 points per game over their last 16 games - the highest point total of any NBA team. Things aren't getting any better as five of the Suns' last seven opponents have shot 50% or better. That is in stark contrast to Utah who defends as well as any team in the NBA. Since November 6, just two of Utah's opponents have shot 50% or better, so these teams are miles apart. The Suns' last six losses have come by an average margin of -14.3 ppg. This is a potential blowout, as one team is defending hard, and the other has no interest on the defensive end. Lay the points on Utah.
This pick was released to clients on December 31, 2023 at 12:36PM ET.
NBA
Phoenix at Utah
December 31, 2016
8:05 PM Eastern
1 unit on Utah -11.5 (-103) (risk 1 to return 1.97)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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