Phoenix Suns Away Games Betting Trend
ATS Record, ROI Analysis & Historical Performance Data (2014-2024)
The data suggests caution when backing the Phoenix Suns in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as away games, the Phoenix Suns are just 111-119-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a -7.9% ROI. Sharp bettors have found value fading this situation—the opposite side would have returned +7.9%.
Year-by-Year Performance
| Season | Record | Win % | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9-12-0 | 0.0% | -18.2% |
| 2015 | 8-10-0 | 0.0% | -15.2% |
| 2016 | 12-16-0 | 0.0% | -18.2% |
| 2017 | 12-8-0 | 0.0% | +14.6% |
| 2018 | 7-12-0 | 0.0% | -29.7% |
| 2019 | 13-9-0 | 0.0% | +12.8% |
| 2020 | 13-9-0 | 0.0% | +12.8% |
| 2021 | 10-12-0 | 0.0% | -13.2% |
| 2022 | 10-6-0 | 0.0% | +19.3% |
| 2023 | 10-15-0 | 0.0% | -23.6% |
| 2024 | 7-10-0 | 0.0% | -21.4% |
Why This Trend Exists
The Suns' struggles as road favorites stem from their reliance on precise offensive execution that becomes more difficult in hostile environments. Phoenix has built their identity around ball movement and rhythm shooting, particularly from three-point range, but road atmospheres disrupt the timing and communication needed for their complex offensive sets. Their guards, especially when Chris Paul was running the system, depend heavily on reading subtle defensive rotations that become harder to identify with crowd noise affecting verbal communication. Phoenix's defensive intensity also tends to wane on the road, where they've historically struggled to maintain the energy needed to execute their switching schemes effectively. The team's veteran core often appears to pace themselves during long road trips, leading to inconsistent effort levels that sharp bettors can exploit. Their road performances become particularly vulnerable when facing teams with strong home-court advantages and physical playing styles that can disrupt their finesse-based approach. The most profitable spots to fade Phoenix as road favorites come against defensively disciplined home teams with vocal crowds, especially in back-to-back situations or during extended road trips when their energy management becomes most apparent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Phoenix Suns's ATS record as away games?
The Phoenix Suns have an ATS record of 111-119-0 in away games from 2014-2024, covering the spread in 48.3% of their road contests.
Is betting on the Phoenix Suns as away games profitable?
No, betting on the Phoenix Suns in away games has not been profitable, showing a -7.9% ROI over the 2014-2024 period with a below-average ATS win rate.
How does this compare to the league average?
The Suns' 48.3% ATS win rate in away games falls below the typical league average of around 50%, indicating they've consistently underperformed expectations on the road.
FADE This Trend
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All trends in The Archives are calculated from official game results and closing point spreads from 2014 to 2024. ROI assumes a flat $100 bet at standard -110 juice. Win rate is calculated as wins divided by total decisions (pushes excluded). A minimum of 10 games is required for a trend to be published. Data is sourced from The Odds API and verified against official league records.