Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors Prediction, NBA Odds
The Warriors sit third in the Western Conference standings, but they’re riding a three-game losing streak, including a 123-95 defeat in Memphis on Monday. Phoenix has won eight in a row, capped off with a 114-104 home dub against Philadelphia on Sunday.
The Suns are 4.5-point favourites to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 222.0.
Suns vs. Warriors NBA Betting Odds
This is the fourth and final regular season meeting between the Western Conference powerhouses this year. Phoenix took the first game 104-96 on Nov. 30 at home, while Golden State has won the last two games, 118-96 at home on Dec. 3 and 116-107 in Phoenix on Christmas Day. The total has gone Under in 10 of the last 12 head-to-heads.
The Suns have won seven straight games on the road, but keep in mind they struggle in Golden State and have dropped 17 of their last 19 games at Chase Center. They’re a healthy 42-33 against the spread overall this year and have covered in seven of their last eight games. The total has gone Over in seven of the Suns’ last nine games.
Golden State is faltering at the wrong time as they come into Wednesday with losses in six of their last seven games. They’re 36-36-4 ATS, including 1-6 ATS in their last seven games. The total has gone Under in five of the Warriors’ last six home games.
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix has already earned home court advantage throughout the NBA playoffs and they don’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Devin Booker led the way against Philadelphia on Sunday, dropping 35 points to help the Suns win an eighth straight game. Booker shot 13 of 22 from the field, including 3 of 5 from three-point range. Chris Paul has looked great in the two games since his return from a thumb injury. Paul added 19 points and 14 assists on Sunday and now has 27 helpers over his last two games.
At 61-14 on the year, Phoenix is one win shy of tying the single season franchise record. The Suns’ offence has been a major contributor to their success, with the team scoring at least 114 points in every game during their current win streak. Booker leads the team with 26.5 points per game. Paul is also having a big year, averaging 15.0 ppg and an NBA-best 10.8 assists. Cam Johnson, who has missed the last 12 games with a right quad contusion, is listed as doubtful on Wednesday.
Golden State Warriors
Golden State essentially gave Memphis the win on Monday. Playing the second game of a back-to-back and their fifth game in seven days, the Warriors rested Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Otto Porter Jr. and Andre Iguodala. All four are expected to play on Wednesday. Jordan Poole recorded a game-high 25 points in the loss to the Grizzlies, while Moses Moody had 18 and Jonathan Kuminga had 15.
Poole has been a big piece of this team, stepping up when injuries mount, and he’s hit the 20-point mark in 14 straight games. Steph Curry has missed the last six games with a left foot sprain. Curry is averaging a team-high 25.5 ppg and is expected back for the final game or two of the regular season, but he won’t play on Wednesday. With Thompson, Green and Iguodala all expected to play against Phoenix, it will mark the first time all three players have been on the floor together since 2019.
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