Betting Experts Make Picks on Props, Spread for Suns-Nets

The Phoenix Suns hope to change recent losing trends in a five-game homestand back at the Footprint Center, the first of which features the Brooklyn Nets coming to town.

The Suns welcome back Cam Johnson from a meniscus tear suffered on Nov. 4, though he will be on a minutes restriction.

Phoenix will still be without Devin Booker and Chris Paul, yet the Nets won't have the talents of Kevin Durant due to injury either. Kyrie Irving is probable to play.

Both teams ride three-game losing streaks heading into tonight. Here's how betting experts across the web believe things will shake out:

Covers.com: Take Suns' Under Team Total

Jason Logan: "With the Nets not making as many shots, and forcing foes to start possessions off the inbounds, they’ve given up 106, 109, and 112 points the past three games after holding opponents to an average of less than 107 in the five games prior to that losing bump.

"However, Brooklyn is one of the better teams at limiting spot-up shooting offenses (holding those attacks to 0.99 points per play) and Phoenix relies on those playsets in over a quarter of its trips down the floor. The Nets also do a fantastic job defending the pick-and-roll, which is also a prominent feature of Monty Williams’ attack.

"The Suns' team total seems a touch too high due to their output being inflated against weaker defensive opponents and more up-tempo play in the past four games. Brooklyn knows it needs to be much tighter on defense, without the scoring punch of Durant to lean on, which is something Kyrie Irving has preached during this three-game slide.

"My best bet: Suns' team total Under 111.5"

MGM Highlights Mikal Bridges Prop Bets

-Mikal Bridges has hit the Assists Over in 11 of his last 14 games (+8.10 Units / 49% ROI)

-Mikal Bridges has hit the Blocks Under in 9 of his last 11 games at home (+7.35 Units / 60% ROI)

-Mikal Bridges has hit the Rebounds Under in 9 of his last 11 games at home (+6.60 Units / 45% ROI)

-Mikal Bridges has hit the Made 3 Point Shots Under in 11 of his last 15 games (+6.55 Units / 31% ROI)

FanDuel: Nets Will Cover

Devon Platana: "The Nets shouldn't have any issues covering the spread tonight. They might be 1-5 ATS in their last six games, but the Nets have also covered the spread in six of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.

"Meanwhile, the Suns are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games, as well as 1-4 ATS in their last five at Footprint Center. Furthermore, Phoenix has a minus-12.9 scoring margin in its last 10 outings.

"With the Suns' offense being a disaster lately, I'm even more confident that the Nets can cover as -1.5 favorites.

"Bet: Nets -1.5 (-110)"