Golden State Warriors (46-32) vs. Phoenix Suns (35-43)
April 8, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Phoenix Suns +7.5; Over/Under: 227
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Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors have been in great form as they’ve won 14 of their last 18 games overall. However, they will be hoping to bounce back after having their five-game win streak halted by the Rockets in a 106-96 home defeat on Sunday. Buddy Hield led the team in scoring with 20 points off the bench, Brandin Podziemski added 19 points with six rebounds and four assists, while Gary Payton scored just 16 points. As a team, the Warriors shot just 41 percent from the field and 16 of 43 from the 3-point line as they played great defense to keep themselves within striking distance in the first half. Before their poor shooting finally came back to hurt them in the fourth quarter, where they managed just 20 points. Moses Moody had a rough game of just three points on one of seven shots, while Stephen Curry shot just one of 10 from the field while committing four turnovers. The Warriors will face the Spurs following this one.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have gone cold lately as they are now riding a six-game losing streak after getting routed by the Knicks in a 112-98 road defeat on Sunday. Devin Booker led the team with 40 points on 16 of 29 shooting, Bradley Beal added 16 points with four steals, while Grayson Allen chipped in with 15 points, but no other player scored more than eight points. As a team, the Suns shot 42 percent from the field and just four of 34 from the 3-point line as they showed plenty of fight to cut an early 19-point deficit to just five points in the fourth quarter. The Knicks pulled away on the back of some clutch shots from Jalen Brunson down the stretch.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Warriors have lost each of their last eight night games at PHX Arena.
- The Suns have won nine of their last 10 night games against the Warriors at PHX Arena.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight night games at PHX Arena.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Suns have lost each of their last six games.
- The Warriors have won each of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Suns’ last six games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Suns rank 29th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.1).
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for free throw percentage this season (81.2%).
- The Warriors rank 2nd in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (42.4).
- The Warriors are one of only three teams to win a game when trailing by 20+ points after Q1 this season.
Suns vs Warriors Prediction
The Warriors are coming in with a full squad once again, while the Suns are still playing without the injured Kevin Durant. The Warriors were playing some of their best basketball of the season before they laid an egg against the Rockets in a tough loss on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Suns have continued their poor form with another loss to the Knicks, despite a 40-point performance from Devin Booker. These teams have already met three times this season, with the Suns leading the series by 2-1, but the Warriors have clearly been the better team all season. I think they represent great value with the modest line in this spot. Give me the Warriors to bounce back with a comfortable win behind a big game from Curry.
