The Golden State Warriors play host to the Phoenix Suns at the Chase Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Warriors vs Suns Prediction. This article will include a Warriors vs Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns have been in a rut as they’ve lost five of their last eight games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after outlasting the Warriors in a 99-98 win on Thursday. Devin Booker led the way with 25 points on nine of 19 shooting, Dillon Brooks added 24 points on 10 of 23 shooting while Collin Gillespie chipped in with 16 points, six rebounds and five assists. As a team, the Suns shot just 41 percent from the field and 10 of 35 from the 3-point line, which aren’t impressive numbers. However, they were excellent on the defensive end, particularly in the third quarter where they held the Warriors to just 18 points to climb back into the contest after trailing by 14 points early. Still, the game looked destined for overtime as the scores were tied before Jordan Goodwin made the game-winning free throw with just 0.4 seconds left on the clock.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have been in a rut as they’ve lost five of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a three-game slide after falling painfully short to the Suns on Thursday. Jimmy Butler III led the team with 31 points on 11 of 17 shooting. Brandin Podziemski added 18 points on eight of 11 shooting off the bench while Stephen Curry chipped in with 15 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. However, no other player finished in double figures in scoring. As a team, the Warriors shot just 39 percent from the field and 12 of 42 from the 3-point line as they got off to a solid start to take a 14-point lead. However, an 18-point third quarter allowed the Suns back into the contest, which cost them in the end as the Suns stole the game in the last second.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last nine road games against Western Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Warriors have won each of their last six home games after losing as favorites.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in five of their last six home games against Suns teams that held a winning record.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six road games after winning as underdogs.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Warriors have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors’ last six home games against the Suns following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last four road games against the Warriors following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Warriors vs Suns Prediction
The Suns are still missing Jalen Green, and they are keeping an eye on Grayson Allen, who is questionable, while the Warriors have ruled out Al Horford and Seth Curry. The Suns have cooled off a bit lately, but they were good enough to beat the Warriors on Thursday thanks largely to their defense as they kept a lid on the Warriors’ Stephen Curry. They’re going to need to replicate that effort if they want a repeat result. The Warriors have been playing well below their best lately, but they are desperate for a win and I think they get the job done at home in this spot.