Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Warriors and Suns. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. Get ready to place your bets! This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 233.5 points, and the Suns are favored to win at home vs. the Warriors.
So far this season, the Warriors has a record of 7-8, as they look to get closer to the .500 mark vs. the Suns. Across their 15 games, the Warriors have recorded a 6-6 record when facing teams from the Western Conference and a 1-2 record in non-conference games.
This season, Golden State holds an ATS record of 5-9, which also includes their three game losing streak against the spread. Golden State has covered the spread in two straight road games and are 5-2 ATS on the road compared to 0-7 at home.
Golden State’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 121 points vs. the Rockets. Overall, they hit 46.8% of their shots from the field and went 28/33 from the free-throw line. On offense, Warriors has been struggling with their efficiency, coming into today’s game with a field goal percentgage of 44%. So far, they are 10th in free-throws made on a free throw shooting percentage of 79%.
Coming into the game, the Warriors’ defense has finished three straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 15th in the league at 113.5 points per game allowed.
So far this season, the Warriors’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 7th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 24.7 times per game vs. Golden State.
Today’s matchup sees the Suns seeking to extend their current four game winning streak, with an overall record standing at 8-6. Across 14 games, the Suns have a 6-5 record when facing Western Conference teams, and they have a 2-1 record in non-conference games.
So far, Phoenix is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 6-8. Phoenix has gone 4-7 against the spread this season when they are the favorites, and they are 2-1 when playing as underdogs.
In their previous game, the Suns’ offense finished with 120 points, which is right in line with their current average of 117.3 points per contest. In terms of offense, the Suns have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 10th in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 2nd in percentage and 11th in three-pointers made.
Currently, the Suns’ defense holds the 20th rank in the NBA, allowing 114.9 points per game.
Phoenix’s defense is currently forcing 14.9 turnovers per game, which is 25th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 1st in blocked shots, with an average of 6.9 rejections per game.
The Warriors, during the 2022-2023 NBA season, had a record of 1-3 against the Phoenix Suns. The games between the two teams had a combined scoring average of 240.2 points per game. Similarly, the Warriors had an ATS record of 1-3 against the Suns in that season.
Last season, the Warriors and Suns did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Suns have the leg up at 2-1. The Suns also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 228 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1. As the host vs. the Warriors, the Suns have gone 2-1 vs the spread.
How to Bet Suns vs. Warriors in Arizona
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +2.5, the Warriors is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout. As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 233.5, and our model projects the Warriors and Suns to reach a combined total of 231 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
- ArizonaSharp ATS Prediction: Warriors +2.5
- ArizonaSharp OU Predict: Under 233.5
