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Nets vs Suns NBA Pick: A Pair Of Undefeated Teams Face Off In China (Oct 10)

Published Oct 9, 10:33pm ET by

James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated Oct 9, 10:33pm ET

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The Nets and Suns face off in China in the second preseason outing for both teams.

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Updated Oct 9, 10:33pm ET

  • The Brooklyn Nets opened their preseason slate with a dominant win against Hapoel Jerusalem.
  • The Phoenix Suns are 1-0 in preseason play following a 103-81 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
  • These squads previously faced off on Feb. 22, with the Lakers claiming a 108-84 victory.

One of the games on Friday's NBA preseason slate features the Brooklyn Nets taking on the Phoenix Suns. Who has the edge in our Nets vs Suns pick?

Brooklyn Nets vs. Phoenix Suns Overview Watch On: NBA TV

DATE & TIME

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025 @ 7:30 PM ET
Brooklyn Nets
Venetian Arena,
Macau
Phoenix Suns
GAME ODDS
BetOnline
Brooklyn Nets +3 (-108)
Phoenix Suns -3 (-112)

Nets Coming Off Dominant Win Against Hapoel Jerusalem

There was little excitement in this one, as Brooklyn raced out to a 34-22 lead after the first quarter. And thanks to a 36-23 scoring edge in the second quarter, the Nets led by a comfortable 70-45 margin at the break on their way to an easy 35-point victory.

Terance Mann was one of three starters who reached double figures. He led the way with 15 points and three rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. finished with 13 points, five rebounds, and four assists, while Nic Claxton contributed 11 points and eight boards.

Phoenix Cruises To Easy Win Against Short-Handed Lakers

With LeBron James and Luka Doncic sitting this one out, the Suns held a 31-16 after the first 12 minutes and never looked back. They outscored Los Angeles 61-34 in the first and third quarters en route to a dominant 103-81 win.

Devin Booker led all scorers with 24 points and handed out seven assists. Grayson Allen added 13 points on 5-for-11 shooting overall and 3-for-6 from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, Jared Butler led the bench unit with 12 points.

Nets vs Suns NBA Pick

Following an easy win in its preseason opener, Brooklyn enters this tilt as a three-point underdog. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.

  • The Nets are 3-7 straight-up (SU) in their last 10 regular-season games.
  • Brooklyn is 2-5 ATS in its previous seven outings.
  • The Suns are 1-9 in their last 10 contests.
  • Phoenix has covered the spread five times in its previous 15 matchups.

In a battle between a pair of teams coming off blowout wins in their previous outings, look for Phoenix to come out on top in this one.

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