Suns vs Spurs Prediction
The Spurs are still missing Tobias Harris, with Devin Vassell currently listed as questionable, while the Suns have ruled out Mark Williams again, with Jordan Goodwin listed as questionable with a calf injury.
Initially, I was thinking that the Suns can hang around and keep this to single digits as they’ve looked decent in their last two wins, but I just feel that their biggest weakness is at the center spot with the backup Oso Ighodaro, which doesn’t bode well against Wembenjan and the Spurs. Maybe this game is close in the first half, but I think the Spurs maintain their momentum with another comfortable win and cover in this one.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs have been on a tear as they are now riding a season-high eight-game win streak after making light work of the Trail Blazers in a 125-103 road win on Saturday. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 29 points on nine-of-13 shooting, Devin Vassell added 15 points, while Stephon Castle and Julian Champagnie each scored 14 points.
As a team, the Spurs shot 44 percent from the field and 17 of 44 from the 3-point line as they took control of the contest with a 42-point burst in the second quarter, before they exploded for 45 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 35 points at one stage. The Spurs pulled all their starters early, with Dylan Harper the only starter who played more than 24 minutes.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns look like they could be turning the corner on their season as they are now gunning for a third straight victory after sneaking past the Rockets in a gritty 102-99 home win on Saturday. Devin Booker led the team with 24 points on 10-of-24 shooting, Jalen Green added 16 points with six assists, while Miles Bridges tallied 13 points with 10 rebounds and seven assists.
As a team, the Suns shot 48 percent from the field and 12 of 34 from the 3-point line as they scored just 12 points in a nightmare second quarter to squander an early 19-point lead, but they made up for it when it mattered most as they held the Rockets to just four points in the final 3:44 to claim the much-needed win in front of their home fans.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The home team has won each of the last eight games between the Spurs and Suns.
- The Spurs have lost seven of their last eight games at Mortgage Matchup Center following a win.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Spurs and Suns.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last 14 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Suns have lost seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The favorites have covered the spread in five of the Suns’ last six games.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Spurs’ last 10 night games against the Suns following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the last eight games between the Spurs and Suns have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Collin Gillespie ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (3.5) this season.
- Devin Booker ranks 5th amongst qualified players for FT% (95.9%) this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per game (3.9) this season.
- De’Aaron Fox ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for FG% (52.3%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (39.3).
- The Suns rank 30th for second-chance points (100) this season.
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (7.0).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (33.4).