Phoenix Suns (15-15) vs. Golden State Warriors (15-14)
December 28, 2024 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Golden State Warriors -5.5; Over/Under: +219.5
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The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors meet Saturday in NBA action at the Chase Center. Here’s a Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns Prediction. This article will include a Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Mavericks, beat the Nuggets, and they play the Grizzlies, Pacers and 76ers next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.3 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.6 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.1 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.1 points and 3.7 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 38.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors lost to the Clippers and Lakers, and they play the Cavs, 76ers and Grizzlies next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 112.9 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Stephen Curry averages 22.5 points and 6.5 assists, while Andrew Wiggins averages 17.5 points and 2.4 assists. Jonathan Kuminga is the third double-digit scorer and Buddy Hield is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47 rebounds per game.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Warriors have won each of their last nine home games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Suns.
- The Suns have lost seven of their last eight road games.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Suns and Warriors.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors’ last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last four games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Dennis Schroder ranks 21st amongst qualified players for assists per game (6.2) this season.
- Andrew Wiggins ranks 12th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (42.4%) this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Tyus Jones ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (5.5) this season.
- Jusuf Nurkic ranks 6th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (14.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (70.8%).
- The Warriors rank 29th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.8).
- The Suns rank 30th for points in the paint (1224) this season.
- The Suns rank 30th for points in the paint per game (40.8) this season.
Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
This is a tough spot for me to get involved. I’ve bashed the Suns for weeks now and want little to do with them. The Suns don’t defend, have no post presence, and have underachieved regardless of injuries. The Suns just lost last night to the undermanned Mavs. No, thanks. However, I’m not running to the window to back the Warriors, a team that’s lost 7 of their last 10 games. The Suns have won 8 of the last 10 games against the Warriors. It’s the points or pass for me. There are better games on Saturday’s NBA card. Just saying…
