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Phoenix at Utah

December 31, 2016
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The Phoenix Suns have already closed the door for any playoff hopes as they stand at just 10-23 on the season. It is a team that makes no commitment on the defensive end, and they have allowed 115.6 points per game over their last 16 games - the highest point total of any NBA team. Things aren't getting any better as five of the Suns' last seven opponents have shot 50% or better. That is in stark contrast to Utah who defends as well as any team in the NBA. Since November 6, just two of Utah's opponents have shot 50% or better, so these teams are miles apart. The Suns' last six losses have come by an average margin of -14.3 ppg. This is a potential blowout, as one team is defending hard, and the other has no interest on the defensive end. Lay the points on Utah.

1 unit on Utah -11.5 (-103) (risk 1 to return 1.97)
Result:
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Phoenix Suns
29
22
20
15
86
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26
21
15
91
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