Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards (01-11-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The Phoenix Suns defeated the New York Knicks on Friday night, continuing their winning streak at home. As a home favourite going into Sunday's game against the Washington Wizards, Phoenix is an outstanding 13-5 straight up at home and has covered the spread in eight of ten games. All-Star guard Trae Young, who Washington made a big impact by acquiring, will not participate in this game because he is recovering from knee and quad ailments.

The Wizards are facing one of the league's top home defences on the road, which puts them in a difficult situation. This season, Booker and the Suns are among the league's top home teams, particularly when they are favoured. With an average scoring margin of +15.3 in those games, Phoenix is 13-5 straight up at home and has gone 8-2 against the spread as a home favourite. In addition, the Suns' home net and defensive ratings rank them seventh in the NBA.

Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards - When and where to watch the game

Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards is supposed to tip off on Sunday, January 11 at 8:00 p.m. EST. The venue is Mortgage Matchup Center. Arizona’s Family Sports, MNMT will telecast the entire match. Additionally, Fubo will broadcast the match for online streamers.

Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards - Expected Starting Lineups

Phoenix Suns

PG Collin Gillespie
SG Devin Booker
SF Grayson Allen
PF Dillon Brooks
C Mark Williams

Washington Wizards

PG Bub Carrington
SG Kyshawn George
SF Bilal Coulibaly
PF Khris Middleton
C Alex Sarr

Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards - Injury Report

Phoenix Suns

• Jamaree Bouyea- Out (Concussion)
• Jalen Green- Out (Hamstring)

Washington Wizards

• Trae Young- Out (Quadriceps/knee)
• Cam Whitmore- Out (Vein thrombosis)

Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards - Game Prediction

On Sunday, the Phoenix Suns (23-15) will host the Washington Wizards (10-27). At 8 p.m. ET, the Mortgage Matchup Centre in Phoenix, Arizona will tip off. The Wizards have lost three of their previous four games and two straight going into tonight's match. They were 3-point underdogs when they lost to the New Orleans Pelicans 128-107 at home on Friday, with the Under (243.5) winning.

The Suns are on a two-game winning streak and are 8-2 in their previous ten games. In their most recent game on Friday, they defeated the New York Knicks 112-107 at home as 1-point favourites, with the Under (228.5) winning. As 11.5-point road favourites, the Suns defeated the Wizards on December 29, 115-101, with the Under (229.5) winning.


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