Phoenix Suns at Washington Wizards Picks and Prediction for Monday, December 29, 2025
The Phoenix Suns (18-13, 2nd Pacific) visit the Washington Wizards (6-23, 5th Southeast) on Monday. The opening tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET, and the game will be televised on MSG+. Phoenix defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 123-114 on Saturday for its 3rd straight win. The Suns are second in the Pacific Division, two games behind the front-running Los Angeles Lakers. Washington defeated the Toronto Raptors 138-117 on Friday night, snapping a two-game losing streak. The Wizards are last in the Southeast Division. Washington completes a back-to-back on Monday when playing at home against Phoenix after hosting Memphis on Sunday. Make sure to read this in-depth Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards prediction. Slam dunk your bets with our NBA picks for the Phoenix Suns at the Washington Wizards prediction. Let’s score big together!
This article was written prior to Washington playing on Sunday.
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Phoenix needs more offense, but its defense is solid
The Phoenix Suns score an average of 115.2 points (21st) per game on 46.8% (16th) shooting overall and 36.2% (13th) from 3-point territory. Phoenix is 9th in free-throw shooting percentage at 79.3%. The Phoenix defense allows an average of 113.7 points (9th) per game. The Suns’ defense gives up 47.3% (17th) shooting overall and 35.3% (11th) from 3-point land.
Devin Booker leads Phoenix in scoring, averaging 25.6 points per game on 46.4% shooting, and Dillon Brooks is second, averaging 21.5 points per game on 46.2% shooting. Phoenix has five other players who average double figures in scoring. Booker is the leader in assists, averaging 6.6 per game. The Suns grab an average of 42.3 rebounds per game, led by Mark Williams, averaging 8.2 boards per contest. Williams is also the rim protector, averaging 0.9 blocks per game, while Grayson Allen, questionable, is the leader in steals at 1.7 per game. As a team, Phoenix averages 25.5 assists, 11.0 steals, 4.2 blocked shots, and 15.2 turnovers per game. The Suns have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.7
Injuries: Phoenix will play without Jalen Green, while Koby Brea, Grayson Allen, and Ryan Dunn are questionable.
Washington is struggling at both ends of the court
The Washington Wizards score an average of 112.6 points per game, which is 26th, and allow an average of 127.1 points per game, which is 29th. Washington is shooting 46.3% overall and 36.0% from 3-point territory, which are 20th and 15th, respectively. Washington's defense allows opponents to shoot 47.5% overall and 36.9% from 3-point territory, which are 18th and 23rd, respectively.
CJ McCollum is leading Washington in scoring, averaging 18.7 points per game on 44.1% shooting, and Alex Sarr is second, averaging 18.2 points per game on 51.4% shooting. Washington has four other players who average double figures in scoring. Washington grabs an average of 44.0 rebounds per game, led by Sarr, averaging 8.3 boards per contest. Sarr is also the rim protector, averaging 2.0 blocked shots per game. Kyshawn George is the leader in assists at 5.1 per game and in steals at 1.0 per game. Washington averages 25.5 assists, 6.7 steals, and 5.7 blocked shots per game. The Wizards are averaging 14.9 turnovers per game and have a 1.7 assist-to-turnover ratio.
Injuries: Washington will play without Cam Whitmore, while Kyshawn George, Malaki Branham, and Corey Kispert are questionable.
Phoenix Suns at Washington Wizards Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tony Karpinski | +2,976.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +2,595.00 |
| 3 |  The Insiders Room | +2,320.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,627.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +1,451.00 |
Spread Pick for Phoenix Suns at Washington Wizards
- Phoenix Suns (5 units)
The Phoenix Suns will be on the road but are playing much better at this point than Washington, and the Wizards will be playing for a second consecutive night after hosting Memphis on Sunday. Phoenix has a strong defense that is 9th in points allowed and 11th in 3-point shooting percentage allowed, while Washington struggles on the defensive end, sitting 29th in points allowed and 23rd in 3-point shooting percentage allowed. In addition, Washington is 26th in scoring, while Phoenix is 21st, but makes up for that lack of offense with its solid defense at the other end. Phoenix has covered the spread in five of its last six games and in 10 of its last 12 games played on the road. Washington has failed to cover the spread in five of the last seven games played at home on a Monday.
Over/Under Pick for Phoenix Suns at Washington Wizards
- Under (4 units)
The total has finished under in two of Phoenix's last three games and six of the Suns’ last 8 overall. Although the total has finished over in 19 of Washington's 29 games this season, the Wizards will be playing for a second straight night, facing a Phoenix team that is ninth in points allowed and is only 26th in scoring. The total has finished under in four of the Wizards’ last six overall.
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