Bodog Beat

The Phoenix Suns seek their sixth win in a row tonight when they host the Utah Jazz, who haven't beaten a Western Conference rival with a winning record on the road all season. (AP Images)

The Suns dropped six full games behind Dallas for the West's eighth playoff spot after falling 119-111 at home to Cleveland on March 12, their sixth consecutive loss.

Still, Phoenix hasn't given up hope of making the postseason. The Suns have averaged 126.4 points while winning their last five games by an average of 16.0 points.

Phoenix plays six of its next eight games against teams ahead of them in the West, including a critical meeting with the Mavericks in Dallas.

Starting that stretch out by hosting Utah shouldn't be too intimidating. The Jazz are only 14-20 on the road.

However, the Jazz have won three of their past five visits to Phoenix and are 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Phoenix. NBA basketball picks? We've got 'em!