The San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday night. Here’s a Suns vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Spurs Pick.
San Antonio Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs have been in pretty good form as they’ve won six of their last eight games overall and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after beating the Hawks in a 135-126 home win on Thursday. De’Aaron Fox led the team with 26 points and nine assists, Keldon Johnson added 25 points on nine of 12 shooting off the bench while Julian Champagnie chipped in with 20 points and five assists.
As a team, the Spurs shot 53 percent from the field and 17 of 40 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in a bit of trouble after squandering a 19-point lead. Before they regrouped and made up for it with 40 points in the fourth quarter to improve to 8-2 at home this season.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have been heating up lately as they’ve won nine of their last 11 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after outlasting the Timberwolves in a 114-113 home win on Friday. Dillon Brooks led the team with 22 points on eight of 17 shooting, Mark Williams added 19 points, Collin Gillespie added 20 points, seven rebounds and four assists off the bench while Devin Booker chipped in with 16 points and 10 assists.
As a team, the Suns shot 48 percent from the field and 14 of 31 from the 3-point line as they wasted an early 18-point lead to trail by nine points midway through the fourth quarter, before they outscored the Timberwolves by 16-6 in the final 6:19 capped by the game-winner from Collin Gillespie to escape with the comeback win at home.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Spurs have lost each of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Suns have won each of their last nine games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Suns’ last three games.
- The Suns have lost eight of their last nine games against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in 17 of their last 18 Sunday night games.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last five games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Spurs’ last four road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last four games as favorites against the Spurs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Mark Williams ranks 6th amongst qualified players for FG% (63.2%) this season.
- Royce O’Neale ranks T12th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.2) this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Harrison Barnes is the only qualified player in the league shooting at least 50% from the field, 40% from three and 90% from the free-throw line this season.
- Keldon Johnson ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for FG% (57.3%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season – led by 18 points vs Hawks on November 16.
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for steals per game this season (10.8).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.7).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (25.6).
Suns vs Spurs Prediction
The Spurs are still shorthanded with Victor Wembenyama, Stephon Castle and Jordan McLaughlin all out, while the Suns are still missing Jalen Green and Grayson Allen with Ryan Dunn listed as questionable. You would think that the Spurs might start to fade away since losing Victor Wembenyama to injury, but instead they’re playing some good basketball at the moment and the players really enjoy the extra shots and minutes available.
The Suns come into this meeting as the more consistent team and they must be brimming with confidence after beating the Timberwolves in a thrilling comeback victory on Friday. You can make an argument for either side here, but the Suns deserve a lot of credit for their recent form and I think they can build on their gritty win over the Timberwolves with another hard fought one in this spot.