Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Warriors versus the Suns? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ.
The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 234.5 points and the Suns are the favorite to win at home vs. the Warriors. Check out BetCoco for Phoenix Suns – Golden State Warriors odds
Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Warriors and Suns did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Suns have the leg up at 2-1. The Suns also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 228 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Golden State has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 118 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
- In their last three games at home, the Suns have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 108 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Golden State has an ATS mark of 3-0 while going 0-3 straight up.
- The Suns have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Warriors will face the Suns bringing in an overall record of 10-12 and a 1-2 record over their previous three games. The team currently sits 11th in the Western Conference and 5th place in the Pacific division.
Golden State’s ATS record is currently below .500 at 9-12 for the season. In their last three road games, Golden State has successfully covered the spread, and they hold an ATS record of 8-3 on the road in contrast to 1-9 at home.
The over/under record for the Warriors stands at 12-10-0 so far this season. The average over/under line in their games stands at 227.8, and they have a 2.8 differential against the over/under line for this season.
In their recent matchup, the Warriors offense ended with 136 points against the Thunder. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47.1% and made 19 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Stephen Curry who comes into today’s matchup averaging 29.4. Klay Thompson also heads into the game with a PPG average of 15.8.
The Warriors’ defense is presently ranked 20th in the league, allowing an average of 115.1 points per contest.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Warriors defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.7% while allowing 34.7% from downtown.
Facing the Warriors, the Suns currently hold an overall record of 12-10 and aim to end their two game losing streak. Away from their home court, the Suns have a 7-4 record this season, in contrast to their 5-6 record at home.
Phoenix comes in with an overall ATS record of 9-13 so far this season. The Suns have three straight ATS losses as the underdog and are 6-9 vs. the spread as the favorite.
The over/under record for Phoenix is currently 14-8-0, and they have witnessed two consecutive games staying below the over/under lines. The average over/under line in their games stands at 226.8, and they have a 1.2 differential against the over/under line for this season.
In their latest game, the Suns offense put up 106 points against the Kings. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 48.2% and made 11 threes. Offensively, the Suns hold a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, placing them 15th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 4th in terms of percentage and 16th in three-pointers made.
The Suns’ defense is presently ranked 13th in the league, allowing an average of 113.0 points per contest.
In the terms of takeaways, Suns are causing 14.3 turnovers per game, ranking 25th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 1st in rejections, averaging 6.9 blocked shots each game.
Even though they are considered 3-point underdogs, our projection points to a 110-108 win for the Warriors.
Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- We like the Warriors on the moneyline (+125)
- The Warriors are also our pick on the spread at +3
- Our NBA model projects 218 points, and we suggest taking the under
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Kevin Durant – Ankle – Questionable
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
- Grayson Allen – Groin – Out
- Nassir Little – Concussion – Out
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Gary Payton II – Calf – Out
