Ben Simmons is averaging 1.5 steals per game and has gone over 1.5 steals in 14 of his 32 appearances this season. He looks set for a big defensive performance against the Phoenix Suns, who are allowing the most steals per game to opposing teams and the second most to opposing power forwards.

Ben Simmons has been impressive on the defensive end this season, with 1.5 steals per game and going over the 1.5 steals mark in 14 of his 32 appearances. He's been even better of late, with 1.85 steals over his last 10 games and over the 1.5 mark in 7 of those games.

The Phoenix Suns have been struggling recently, having lost 9 of their last 10 games and allowing the most steals per game to opposing teams (8.68). They are also allowing the second most steals per game to opposing power forwards (2.2), making Ben Simmons an attractive option. On top of that, the Suns are leading the league in turnovers per game over their last 10 games (15.8), which could work in Simmons' favor when it comes to steals.

Simmons has also been efficient on the offensive end, averaging 7.5 points on 45 percent shooting since returning from injury. He's also averaging 6.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game, making him a valuable asset on both ends of the court. With the Nets looking to end their three-game losing streak, Simmons looks set to put up a big defensive performance against Phoenix. In his career vs the Suns, he's averaged 3.3 steals per game with two games have 6+.

Given his impressive defensive numbers this season and the Suns' recent struggles, I believe Ben Simmons is a prime candidate to go over 1.5 steals on Thursday night. It's a relatively low line and one that Simmons should easily surpass. If you're looking for a solid bet, Simmons is your guy.