The Phoenix Suns (24-36) continue their six-game homestand with the second game of a back-to-back against the struggling Golden State Warriors (12-47). Tipoff is Saturday night at 9 p.m. ET at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
We analyze the Warriors-Suns odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Warriors at Suns: Key injuries
Warriors
- G Stephen Curry (hand) out
- G Klay Thompson (knee) out
- G Ky Bowman (out) questionable
- G Jordan Poole (ankle) questionable
- F Andrew Wiggins (thoracic) probable
Suns
- PF Cameron Johnson (upper body) questionable
- F Frank Kaminsky (knee) out
- F Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) out
Warriors at Suns: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Suns 111, Warriors 106
Moneyline (ML)
The Suns (-455) have struggled the last two games with the loss of Oubre, losing the first two games of their six-game homestand. The Warriors (+340) have lost eight in a row. They are a terrible 5-24 on the road this season. Phoenix is only 11-20 at home this season and is very unreliable when favored. They are only 9-10 as a home favorite. So neither team is a good bet.
I would lean towards the Suns but their inconsistent play at home against teams they should beat is maddening. AVOID the money line in this game.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Suns are favorites in this game at -8.5 (-110). They have not covered the spread in their last two games, in six of their last eight and in 10 of their last 13 contests. The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in their last four games. The last time they did cover was on the road against the Suns before the All-Star Break.
The Suns are 4-6 ATS on the second night of a back-to-back. They are 6-13 ATS as home favorites. Golden State has only won five games on the road all season but has covered the spread in 15 of 29 road games as underdogs.
This feels like a slam dunk. While Golden State might not win, they will certainly cover. Take the Warriors and the points at +8.5 (-110).
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for Saturday’s game is set at 222.5 points. The Warriors’ last three games and five of their last six have gone Under. The Suns have had two of their last three go Over but five of seven have gone Under. All three of their previous matchups this season have gone Under.
Take the UNDER 222.5 (-106) tonight.
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