Washington Wizards vs Phoenix Suns Picks and Predictions December 29th

The Phoenix Suns visit the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on Monday, December 29, 2025, with tipoff set for 7:00 PM. Phoenix is 18-13 and sitting seventh in the West, and it’s been a little chaotic lately but still productive, coming off another win over New Orleans. Even when the Suns don’t look perfectly organized, they’ve been defending well enough to keep games under control.

Washington is 7-23, yet it’s quietly showing some life with two straight wins, including a 116-112 win over Memphis where Alex Sarr impacted the game with 20 points and six blocks. The Wizards still have major defensive issues overall, but the effort has picked up, and you can see why the market isn’t hanging an outrageous number here. Still, this is a rough matchup if Washington can’t win the possession battle.

Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards Odds

These are the current betting lines, and bettors should always monitor movement and updated prices on the latest NBA odds.

Team	Moneyline	Spread	Total
Phoenix Suns	-501	-10.5 (-110)	O 233.5
Washington Wizards	+379	+10.5 (-110)	U 233.5

Phoenix Suns Betting Form

Phoenix has been winning with defense more than fireworks. Allowing 113.7 points per game puts them in a strong tier, and it’s the kind of profile that travels well because you don’t need a perfect shooting night to cover a number. They’ve also been solid from deep, sitting top-10 in threes made per game, which matters in a matchup like this where Washington can get stretched out if it’s late rotating.

The one thing that can get messy for Phoenix is how quickly their ball security and shot quality can swing when the rotation gets thin. If they’re missing key spacing pieces, you sometimes get a few possessions in a row that look rushed, and that’s how a favorite lets a bad team hang around. Still, Phoenix usually finds the right shots over the full game because Booker draws attention and the supporting guards can keep the offense moving.

For recent trends, splits, and results, the Phoenix Suns stats and results page is the fastest snapshot. Availability matters here, so monitor the Phoenix Suns injury report before tipoff.

Player	Status	Reason
Grayson Allen	Out	Knee
Jalen Green	Out	Hamstring
Mark Williams	Out	League suspension
Ryan Dunn	Questionable	Knee soreness
Jordan Goodwin	Available	Jaw sprain (mask)

Washington Wizards Betting Form

Washington’s record is what it is, but the recent stretch has at least had some purpose to it. They’ve competed harder on the glass and they’re creating extra chances with activity, especially when Sarr is controlling the paint defensively. They also have a real steals profile, and when a team like this is forcing turnovers, it can be enough to keep them inside big spreads for longer than you’d expect.

The issue is still the defense in space. Washington gives up too many clean looks, and when opponents can consistently generate either open threes or easy paint touches, the Wizards don’t have the half-court shot creation to trade possessions for 48 minutes. That becomes even more problematic against a favorite that’s comfortable playing from in front, slowing the game down, and letting the underdog get impatient.

For form, home splits, and recent results, check the Washington Wizards schedule and stats. Availability matters here too, so monitor the Washington Wizards injury report before tipoff.

Player	Status	Reason
Kyshawn George	Out	Hip
Corey Kispert	Out	Hamstring
Cam Whitmore	Out	Shoulder

Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards Matchup Breakdown

This matchup is mostly about shot quality and control. Phoenix can get to the looks it wants because it has multiple ball-handlers who can flatten the defense, and Washington tends to collapse late. If the Suns are making the extra pass, the Wizards end up chasing shooters or giving up straight-line drives. Either way, that’s where big spreads start to look reasonable.

From Washington’s side, the path is pretty clear. They need to create extra possessions, win the turnover margin, and keep Phoenix from getting comfortable in the half court. Sarr’s rim protection helps, but it only goes so far if Phoenix is getting clean catch-and-shoot threes or pulling the big away from the basket. Washington can hang for a half, maybe three quarters, but it has to stay disciplined, and that’s not always their thing.

A couple matchup points that matter for side and total:

• Phoenix’s perimeter spacing versus Washington’s closeout discipline
• Washington’s turnover creation versus Phoenix’s ball security
• Whether the Wizards can rebound well enough to avoid the slow bleed of second-chance points

If you like thinking about these games in terms of possession edges, foul rate, and how pace gets manipulated when a favorite is ahead, the NBA betting guide is a useful framework.

Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards Predictions and Best Bets

I lean Phoenix on the spread. -10.5 is a number you have to earn, but the matchup sets up for it because Phoenix can defend, limit runs, and keep Washington from living at the rim. The Suns don’t need a monster offensive night, they just need steady execution and a normal shooting performance, and Washington’s defense gives them plenty of opportunities to get there.

Washington’s recent wins matter, but they’re also a little misleading if you’re projecting forward. The Wizards can play hard and still get separated because they don’t have the half-court consistency to answer every good Phoenix possession. That’s how you end up down 12 to 16 in a game that felt competitive for long stretches.

On the total, I lean under 233.5. Phoenix’s defensive profile is real, and Washington’s injuries remove some spacing and shooting that helps create efficient offense. The one risk is garbage-time pace if the game gets out of hand and both teams start trading quick shots, but the cleaner angle here still feels like a slower, controlled script.

Best Bet: Phoenix Suns -10.5 (-110).

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