The Phoenix Suns and the San Antonio Spurs collide at the Frost Bank Arena on Thursday night. Here’s a Spurs vs. Suns Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs. Suns Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns have been doing it tough recently as they’ve dropped their last three games and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting thrashed by the Timberwolves in a 116-104 road defeat on Tuesday. Devin Booker led the team with 34 points, six rebounds and three assists; Oso Ighodaro added 16 points with 10 rebounds and four assists, while Collin Gillespie chipped in with 12 points and seven assists. As a team, the Suns shot just 38 percent from the field and 13 of 37 from the 3-point line as they got off to a great start with 39 points in the first quarter, but they couldn’t maintain that pace and scored just 41 points in the entire second half to allow the Timberwolves to run away with it. Jalen Green had a night to forget as he shot just three of 17 from the field to finish with just nine points and the Suns got next to nothing from their bench.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been in red-hot form, as they’ve won 19 of their last 21 games overall and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after smashing the Kings in a 132-104 road win on Tuesday. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 18 points, eight rebounds and three assists; Keldon Johnson added 18 points on eight of 12 shooting off the bench; Julian Champagnie scored 17 points; and Harrison Barnes chipped in with 16 points on six of seven shooting. As a team, the Spurs shot 52 percent from the field and a sizzling 25 of 49 from the 3-point line as they caught fire right away and exploded for 78 points in a dominant first half, which allowed them to pull their starters early and cruise the rest of the way.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last 11 road games against Spurs teams that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have won each of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last seven games between the Suns and Spurs.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games against Spurs teams that held a winning record.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won eight of their last nine games at Frost Bank Center.
- The Spurs have lost six of their last seven games at Frost Bank Center against Suns teams that held a winning record.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last four games at Frost Bank Center following a loss.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 12 games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Suns’ last six road games against Southwest Division opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Spurs’ last nine night games against the Suns following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per game (3.0) this season.
- Stephon Castle is one of only five players to have recorded a 40+ point triple-double this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Devin Booker ranks 9th amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (27.8) this season.
- Collin Gillespie ranks 14th amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.6%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for H1 points per game this season (61.8).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (66.7%).
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season—led by 18 points vs. the Hawks on November 16.
- The Suns rank 30th for points in the paint per game (42.7) this season.
Spurs vs Suns Prediction
The Suns are still missing Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams, with Royce O’Neale and Grayson Allen both questionable, while the Spurs have ruled out David Jones Garcia again. The Suns haven’t been at their best lately as they’re still dealing with some key injuries, but they’ve already beaten the Spurs twice out of three meetings this season, so they might be quietly confident coming into this one. However, the Spurs are one of the hottest teams in the league right now; they are almost fully healthy and they just made light work of the Kings in a big win on Tuesday. The line is a bit hefty, but I do expect the Spurs to get some sweet revenge with a comfortable win against a shorthanded Suns squad.