Cavaliers vs. Suns: Prediction and Analysis – December 31st, 2025

Based on the provided data, I predict a home win for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Phoenix Suns. The historical head-to-head data reveals a mixed bag, but recent form and injury information suggest an advantage for the Cavaliers. Furthermore, the odds provided support this assessment with a home win at 1.42. The Asian Handicap (-5.5) indicates an expectation of a comfortable Cavaliers victory. The injury report shows key players, Strus and Nance Jr., are injured for the Cavaliers, however Green is out for the Suns. While these absences can impact the game, the Cavaliers have shown resilience and depth in the past. The Suns have historically played well against the Cavaliers, the Cavaliers have a slight advantage in recent matchups. This, combined with the Cavaliers playing at home, provides a slight advantage to the Cavaliers, while the Suns's recent form has been inconsistent. Considering the current odds, the Over/Under for goals is set at 235.5, and I am predicting OVER. The recent head-to-head matches have generally seen high scoring games, and with the talent on both sides, and given the handicap, it is likely the teams will exceed the specified points total. The match overview and predicted scoreline will depend on strategic adjustments and in-game decisions by both coaching staffs, especially regarding defensive matchups and offensive tempo control.