Ponnaiya’s prediction: Offense wilts in the desert.
Jan 27, 2026 • 13:18 ET
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Photo By – Reuters Connect. Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) reacts.
The Phoenix Suns host the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action on Tuesday night. Brooklyn’s offense has been pathetic, and with Devin Booker sidelined for Phoenix, my Nets vs. Suns predictions are expecting a low-scoring game.
Here are my best free NBA picks for this clash on January 27.
Nets vs Suns prediction
Nets vs Suns best bet: Under 211 (-110)
This is a low total, but I don’t think it’s quite low enough. The Phoenix Suns are missing their best player, Devin Booker, who leads the team with 25.4 points and 6.2 assists per game. In five games without him this season, they have averaged just 100.4 ppg on 40.3% shooting.
They host a Brooklyn Nets squad that plays at the second-slowest pace in the NBA and ranks 26th in offensive rating.
The Nets are dead-last in the league in scoring with 107.9 ppg and will struggle to get buckets against Phoenix, who hold foes to just 107.6 ppg at home.
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Nets vs Suns same-game parlay
The Suns are 14-6 at home this season, while the Nets have just two wins in their last 15 games. Even without Booker, the home side should have a half-time lead and will hang on for a victory.
Brooklyn’s second-leading scorer Cam Thomas (16.2 ppg) is probable after missing Sunday’s blowout loss to the Clippers with a sprained ankle. That said, Thomas has scored less than 10 points in five of his last six games and has seen a reduced role with the Nets, giving their younger players more run.
Nets vs Suns SGP
Under 211
Suns moneyline — 1H
Suns moneyline
Cam Thomas Under 12.5 points
Our “from downtown” SGP: Suns shut down Nets
Suns guard Jordan Goodwin has logged 2+ steals in 17 of his last 32 games. He’ll get more playing time with Booker sidelined, which gives this leg of the parlay tons of value at +170.
Nets vs Suns SGP
Under 211
Suns moneyline — 1H
Suns moneyline
Cam Thomas Under 12.5 points
Jordan Goodwin Over 1.5 steals
Nets vs Suns odds
Spread: Nets +8.5 | Suns -8.5
Moneyline: Nets +300 | Suns -380
Over/Under: Over 211 | Under 211
Nets vs Suns betting trend to know
The Nets have cashed the Under in 23 of their last 35 away games (+10.90 Units / 28% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Nets vs. Suns.
How to watch Nets vs Suns
Location
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
Date
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Tip-off
9:00 p.m. ET
TV
YES, KTVK
Nets vs Suns latest injuries
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