Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns Preview
The Golden State Warriors (24-25) host the Phoenix Suns (31-21) in a Western Pacific Division matchup. The Suns (-126) come in as 1.5-point favorites over the Warriors (+104). The over/under line is set at 239.5 points.
This game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco and will start at 8:30 ET. ABC will broadcast the game.
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Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Suns and Warriors have gone in favor of the Suns, putting together a record of 7-3. In the last five head to head games between the Suns and Warriors, the average combined point total is 231 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 4-1.
- Phoenix has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 122 points per game while allowing 115. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- The Warriors are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 3-0 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Warriors have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-1.
- Phoenix has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
Phoenix has won three straight games and is 31-21 on the season, which is good for 5th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, they are in 2nd place.
On the road, the Suns are 15-10 this season and have an average scoring differential of +3.5 points per game. Against the spread, they are 12-13 on the road and have covered the spread in three straight games.
In the Western Conference, the Suns have a record of 18-14 compared to 13-7 against non-conference opponents. Today’s O/U line of 239.5 is higher than the average O/U line in their games (232).
In their last game, the Suns defeated the Jazz by a score of 129-115. The O/U line for that game was 239 points, and Phoenix covered the spread as 5.5-point favorites.
This season, the Suns have been favored in 39 of their 52 games and have a record of 26-13 in those games. Their ATS record as the favorite is 15-23, and they have covered the spread in three straight games. As the favorite, they have won their last three games straight up.
So far this season, the Suns have been one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA, ranking 3rd in field goal percentage and true shooting percentage. They are also 3rd in free throw attempts and 4th in free throws made.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Suns are 6th in three-point percentage but just 22nd in three-point makes per game. In terms of pace, they are 20th in the league.
On average, the Suns are scoring 117.5 points per game, which is 12th in the NBA. Interestingly, they have actually scored more points on the road (117.8) than at home (117.2).
At present, the Suns’ defense is ranked 15th, allowing 114.4 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Suns’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.5% and allowing 36.7% from beyond the arc.
In their last game, the Warriors defeated the Pacers by a score of 131-109. The over/under line for that game was 248.5 points.
Golden State has won three straight games and is currently 24-25 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are in 11th place and 5th in the Pacific Division.
As the underdog, the Warriors are 5-15 this season and have an ATS record of 13-6 in those games. Today, they are 1.5-point underdogs and have gone 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
This season, the Warriors have an average scoring differential of -0.7 points per game at home. On the road, they are outscoring opponents by an average of 3.4 points per game.
Against the Western Conference, the Warriors are 12-19 compared to 12-6 in non-conference games. Their O/U record for the season is 27-21-1, and the under has hit in their last three games.
At home, the Warriors are averaging 118.3 points per game (11th) compared to their overall average of 119.2 (6th). In terms of pace, Golden State is 9th in the NBA at 100 possessions per game. So far, they have outscored the league average in 61.2% of their games.
When it comes to shooting, the Warriors are 17th in field goal percentage at 47%. However, they are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the NBA. Golden State is 4th in both three-point makes (14.8) and attempts (39.4) per game. Overall, they are shooting 37% from beyond the arc.
Heading into the game, the Warriors are 4th in assists at 28.5 per game. In terms of free throws, they are 17th in both makes (17.7) and attempts (22.4) per game. Finally, Golden State is 4th in offensive rebounds with an average of 12.3 per contest.
On defense, the Warriors come into the game ranked 21st in the league in points allowed at 117.9 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 103.7 points per contest (23rd). Inside the arc, the Warriors defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.6% and 35.9% from three-point territory.
Our projections indicate that the Suns should come out top with a projected score of 126-124.
Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- The Suns should also cover at -1.5
- Projecting a combined 250 points, we like the over
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Chris Paul – Hand – Out
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Bradley Beal – Ankle – Probable
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
