Cavaliers vs. Suns Prediction: Cleveland to Win, Donovan Mitchell Projected for Big Game in Friday's NBA Matchup [3/21/2025]

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Written by Jason Bevilacqua

Our expert prediction for Friday's Cleveland Cavaliers vs Phoenix Suns matchup.

Cleveland Cavaliers-Phoenix Suns Predictions and Game Preview.
PHX Arena sets the stage for the NBA matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns this Friday.

The Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers are scheduled to meet in NBA action at PHX Arena on Friday, with tipoff at 10:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Cavaliers as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Cleveland-Phoenix game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Cavaliers' chance of winning is 77%, while the Suns' is 23%."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Suns lineup will feature players like Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bol Bol, while the Cavaliers will look to Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley.

For a closer look at Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Cavaliers vs. Suns predictions page.

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Cavaliers vs. Cavaliers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA game between the Cavaliers and Suns 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Cavaliers a 77% chance of defeating the Suns. Our predicted final score has the Cavaliers winning 120-112.

According to our model, the Suns (+8.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 233.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.

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Cavaliers vs. Suns Odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Cavaliers Suns
Spread -8.5 (-110) +8.5 (-108)
Moneyline -345 +290
Total o233.5 (-110) u233.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Cavaliers vs. Suns Picks and Best Bets

Our model's strongest edge in today's Cavaliers vs. Suns matchup is on the over/under.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NBA picks and NBA best bets for every game throughout the season.

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Cavaliers vs. Suns Player Props

NBA player props are an exciting way to wager on Friday's Cavaliers vs. Suns matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at PHX Arena.

Donovan Mitchell is expected to lead the Cavaliers in scoring, while Kevin Durant is projected to be the top scorer for the Suns.

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Donovan Mitchell is projected to be one of the top scorers in tonight's game.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Cavs vs. Suns Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Friday's matchup between the Suns and Cavaliers at PHX Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Friday's Cavaliers vs. Suns matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Cleveland vs. Phoenix picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Cavaliers, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat the Suns on Friday.

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Jason Bevilacqua
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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