Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns Prediction, Preview, and Odds

The Golden State Warriors ended their six-game losing streak with a 121-116 victory over the Houston Rockets. Leading 63-53 at halftime and 92-81 after three quarters, they maintained control throughout the game. Stephen Curry scored 32 points, including five 3-pointers, marking his seventh game this season with 30+ points. Klay Thompson added a season-high 20 points, and Chris Paul contributed 15 points and 12 assists, leading to Golden State's 12th straight win against Houston.

“We weren’t perfect but in this case you just need to win,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “That was the focus. Hopefully this is a good sign and we can get back on track.”

The Warriors average 113.9 points per game, shooting 44.5% from the field, 36.1% from 3-point range, and 79.1% from the free-throw line. They lead the NBA in assists with 411 total and average 47.0 rebounds per game. However, they commit 14.6 turnovers and 21.1 fouls per game.

Defensively, Golden State forces 13.5 turnovers per game and allows 113.5 points on average. They concede a 35.5% three-point shooting rate and a 46.4% overall field goal percentage to opponents, while giving up 44.7 rebounds per game. They rank 24th in the NBA for assists allowed with 374 so far.

Stephen Curry leads with an average of 30.4 points and 3.6 assists, Klay Thompson averages 14.4 points and 2.1 assists, Andrew Wiggins is another key scorer, and Jonathan Kuminga averages 3.3 rebounds.

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Durant, in his 1,000th NBA game, surpassed Elvin Hayes for 11th place all-time in scoring, needing 14 points to pass Hayes’ 27,313 career points. He achieved this in the first quarter, shooting 6-of-6, including a 3-pointer and a free throw, finishing with a 61.9% field goal rate and 100% from beyond the arc in 37 minutes.

“Being amongst the all-time greats, the guys who set the standard and made the NBA what it is today is an honor,” Durant said. “It’s pretty cool and I just gotta keep going.”

The Suns have a 39.2% three-point shooting rate and an 83.2% success rate at the free-throw line. Defensively, they allow 34.7% shooting from the three-point line and average 44.5 rebounds per game. The team leads the league in blocks per game with 6.9 and ranks 2nd in three-point shooting percentage at 39.3%.

The Phoenix Suns are currently averaging 117.1 points per game, shooting at a 47.3% rate, while conceding 115.5 points on 45.9% shooting from opponents. Key contributors include Kevin Durant, averaging 31.4 points and 5.5 assists, and Devin Booker, with an average of 28.8 points and 5.6 rebounds. Bradley Beal is another significant scorer, and Eric Gordon averages 2.3 rebounds per game. 

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Insiders Status:

In the upcoming game between Golden State and Phoenix, the Warriors are favored to cover the +2.5 spread and secure a road win. Golden State, having regained momentum with a win against Houston, contrasts with Phoenix, who face the challenge of playing back-to-back games, potentially leading to fatigue. The Warriors, with a 6-9 record against the spread, face a Phoenix team at 5-8. Phoenix's defensive vulnerabilities, particularly in allowing open shots, are expected to be exploited by Golden State's offense.

Golden State may play without Gary Payton, listed as questionable, while Phoenix misses Bradley Beal and Yuta Watanabe. Despite a recent six-game losing streak, the Warriors' recent victory over the Rockets has boosted their morale. Considering Phoenix's tight schedule, playing their third game in four nights and second back-to-back, Golden State is anticipated to have the upper hand in this matchup. The preference is for Golden State, even though the point spread is narrow.

Prediction: Golden State +2

Insiders Status:

Betting on Golden State and the over 233.5 total points in their matchup against Phoenix is a favorable choice. Despite Phoenix's back-to-back schedule, they score heavily but are weak defensively, giving up many open shots, which Golden State is likely to exploit. This season, Golden State has a record of 8-7 for hitting the over, while Phoenix is at 10-4. The Warriors' play pace is 101.4 (18th), and Phoenix's is 100.8, with both teams ranking in the top 12 for offensive efficiency and in the bottom half for defensive efficiency.

Golden State averages 113.9 points per game (12th in the league), whereas Phoenix averages 117.3 points (7th). On the defensive end, the Warriors are conceding 113.5 points per game (14th in the league), and the Suns are allowing an average of 114.9 points (20th).

Prediction: Over 233.5 points (-110)