The first Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns game is slated for Saturday at the Footprint Center. The Warriors will seek to end a three-game losing streak, while the Suns hope to regain their flow after Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal return from injury.
Golden State is 12-6 and boasts the league’s top bench production. However, they lost back-to-back double-digit leads against the San Antonio Spurs and the Brooklyn Nets before falling short against the Oklahoma City Thunder without Steph Curry.
Meanwhile, the Suns suffered a surprise home loss to the Nets. They have only won three of their last ten games. Durant and Beal returned to the lineup on Nov. 26 in a win over the LA Lakers. They were one of the best teams in the West before the two stars suffered injuries.
Warriors vs Suns Game Details and Odds
The Warriors-Suns game is scheduled for a 9 p.m. EST tip-off at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. It will be televised nationally on NBA TV, while local fans can watch it on NBC Sports Bay Area in San Francisco and AZ Family in Phoenix.
Fans can also watch the game via live streaming on NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are both paid subscriptions.
Moneyline: Warriors (+137) vs. Suns (-165)
Spread: Warriors +3.5 (-110) vs. Suns -3.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Warriors o232 (-110) vs. Suns u232 (-108)
Warriors vs Suns Betting Tips
Steph Curry is listed as questionable for tonight’s game, but he has got an over/under of 24.5 points. Curry hasn’t been scoring a lot this season, so it’s best to bet on him to go under. He has only scored 25 points or more five times this season, which shows how deep the Golden State Warriors are.
Andrew Wiggins, meanwhile, is having a bounce-back campaign after subpar performances the past two seasons. He’s averaging 17.4 points per game this season and is favored to go under 17.5 points. Go against the odds, as he has scored at least 18 points five times in his last six games.
Kevin Durant has an over/under of 23.5 points, which is lower than his season average of 27.4 PPG. He has scored 23 and 30 points in his two games since returning from injury. Bet on the two-time NBA champion to score at least 24 points against his former team.
Devin Booker, meanwhile, has scored at least 26 points in four of his last five games. Durant’s return could have an impact on his production, so take a gamble, and bet on him to go under 27.5 points.
Warriors vs Suns Prediction
The Phoenix Suns are the slight favorites to beat the visiting Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. The Warriors’ odds are likely to change depending on Steph Curry’s availability.
If Curry plays, the Warriors should get the win and cover the spread. Regardless of the four-time champ’s status, the total is expected to go over 232 points.
