The Phoenix Suns and the Golden State Warriors do battle at the Chase Center on Tuesday night. Here’s a Warriors vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Warriors vs Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns are starting to turn things around as they are now aiming for a third straight win after blowing past the Spurs in a 130-118 home win on Sunday. Devin Booker led the team with 28 points and 13 assists on 10 of 15 shooting, Grayson Allen and Ryan Dunn each scored 17 points while Collin Gillespie chipped in with 15 points off the bench.
As a team, the Suns shot a healthy 58 percent from the field and 19 of 33 from the 3-point line as they caught fire with 70 points in the first half to lead in this one by as many as 31 points. Before they took their foot off the gas in the fourth quarter.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have dropped three of their last five games and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after falling just short to the Pacers in a 114-109 road defeat on Saturday. Stephen Curry led the team with 24 points, Jimmy Butler III added 20 points with six rebounds and seven assists while Jonathan Kuminga chipped in with 17 points.
As a team, the Warriors shot just 43 percent from the field and 12 of 44 from the 3-point line as they got off to a decent start and led by 11 points midway through the fourth quarter. Before they went cold and allowed the Pacers to close the final 5:46 on a 21-5 run to snatch the game away from them. The Warriors’ starters were having a rough shooting night and they got no support from their bench as no reserve player scored more than nine points.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last 11 road games.
- The Warriors have won each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in 12 of their last 13 road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Suns’ last six games.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Warriors’ last five games.
- The Warriors have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The Suns have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of the Warriors’ last 12 games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of the Suns’ last seven games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Stephen Curry is the only player in the league to have made 6+ threes in consecutive games this season.
- Draymond Green ranks 2nd amongst qualified Forwards for assists per game (6.1) this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Royce O’Neale ranks T1st amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made per game (3.6) this season.
- Devin Booker ranks 6th amongst qualified players for points per game (30.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank T1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (85.7%).
- The Warriors rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.0).
- The Suns rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.4).
- The Suns have recorded the largest comeback win from a HT deficit this season – trailed by 17 points vs Kings on October 22.
Warriors vs Suns Prediction
The Suns are still missing Dillon Brooks, Isaiah Livers and Jalen Green, while the Warriors have ruled out Al Horford and Alex Toohey once again. The Suns would’ve taken plenty of confidence from their big win over the Spurs on Sunday, but it’s the Warriors who still open as heavy favorites at home. It’s hard to picture the Suns beating the Warriors despite their recent run of form, but this line just seems a bit too hefty. I think the Warriors bounce back with a solid win here, but I expect the Suns to hang around and get the cover.