The good news for the Phoenix Suns is their competition for the top Play-In spot in the West is also beset by injury. The bad news for Phoenix is that the Cleveland Cavaliers should hand it a loss tonight.
My Cavaliers vs. Suns predictions may not back Cleveland outright, but that is because injuries always create value elsewhere in a roster.
Let's get into why in my NBA picks for Friday, January 30.
Cavaliers vs Suns prediction
Cavaliers vs Suns best bet: Dillon Brooks Over 22.5 points (-105)
Dillon Brooks may not be known as a scorer, but he has poured in 26, 26 and 40 points in the three games since Devin Booker’s ankle sprain. Maybe more notable, Brooks has averaged 20 field-goal attempts per game in those three games.
Even looking beyond this past week, it is clear Brooks is comfortable chucking when Booker is not around. He has averaged 23.6 points in seven games this season with Booker sidelined and 20.5 points in 35 games alongside the Phoenix Suns cornerstone.
Brooks’ shot volume ticks up to 19.4 attempts per game, from 16.7, without Booker, and he takes nearly twice as many free throws.
If this seems too obvious, it may be. But that does not mean it is wrong.
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Cavaliers vs Suns same-game parlay
As much of a delightful surprise as the Suns have been this season, losing Devin Booker for an unknown stretch dampens all that enthusiasm.
The Cleveland Cavaliers should prevail with a rest advantage, and it is worth noting the three Phoenix games since Booker’s injury have all gone Under their totals.
Cavaliers vs Suns SGP
- Dillon Brooks Over 22.5 Points
- Cavaliers moneyline
- Under 220
Our "from downtown" SGP: Cavs show up the Suns
When you are already shorthanded, the second night of a back-to-back is not the time to be a short underdog. Phoenix should actually be blown out late tonight.
Cavaliers vs Suns SGP
- Dillon Brooks Over 22.5 points
- Under 220
- Cavaliers -3.5
Cavaliers vs Suns odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -3.5 | Suns +3.5
- Moneyline: Cavaliers -170 | Suns +245
- Over/Under: Over 220 | Under 220
Cavaliers vs Suns betting trend to know
Cleveland is 6-2 against the spread in its last eight games. Find more NBA betting trends for Cavaliers vs. Suns.
How to watch Cavaliers vs Suns
| Location | PHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ |
| Date | Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN Ohio, Suns+ |
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