The'Brooklyn Nets'(27-16) and'Phoenix Suns'(21-24) meet Thursday at Footprint Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nets vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Nets failed to cover the spread as 2.5-point favorites Tuesday in a 106-98 loss at the San Antonio Spurs. G Kyrie Irving (sore calf) was a late scratch,' but is expected to play Thursday. Brooklyn has lost 3 straight after losing F Kevin Durant'(knee).
The Suns failed to cover as 12-point underdogs Monday in a 136-106 loss at the Memphis Grizzlies. F Mikal Bridges'scored a team-high 21 points as Phoenix lost for the 12th time in 14 games. The Suns have the 10th-best home record at 14-7. F Cameron Johnson (knee) is probable to return to the lineup Thursday after being out for more than 2 months.
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