Phoenix Suns vs Warriors Predictions and Betting Tips 1 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
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30.11.2024 00:33
Phoenix Suns vs Warriors Prediction
In a contest between two of the strongest Western Conference teams, this Phoenix Suns squad looks strong after having many stars back, while Golden State has recently come off some tough times due to vital injuries. As the Suns came off a 127-117 loss to Brooklyn, this Golden State squad lost their 3rd straight game in nail-biting fashion. This matchup will occur on December 1st at 7:30 A.M. IST in Footprint Center. Below are our key betting tips, top player props, vital injuries, and betting trends to create a potential outcome for this matchup.
Phoenix Suns vs Warriors Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Moneyline Pick
With this Warriors squad having a -168 money line favoring them, it should be taken due to their team’s all-around talent compared to Phoenix. Having Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield as lethal threats from deep, this duo should outscore plus have way more efficient passing than Tyus Jones in addition to Devin Booker. Knowing that their small forward will once again be Andrew Wiggins, he should have an all-around better performance than a smaller Bradley Beal. Meanwhile, Draymond Green and the Warriors' two centers, Kevon Looney plus Trayce Jackson-Davis, will keep it very close against Kevin Durant in addition to Jusuf Nurkic. Seeing this the Warriors should easily win their -168 money line and 2nd straight vs this Suns squad.
2. Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Point Spread Pick
Looking at the spread being -3.5, it will be a favorable chance to win this because of Golden’s depth plus the ability to play both ways at a top level. Led by guard Stephen Curry who continues being a dominating force inside the lanes, his ability to shoot the three is also still a very vital part of his game. Someone who can beat a strong defender like Tyus Jones through his dribbles should continue having a top-notch passing game as well. Even though Tyus Jones has provided an extra element to this Suns' offense, Curry’s elite defense and side-to-side movement will slow him down. Meanwhile, the Suns do have an advantage in scoring with Devin Booker over Buddy Hield, but it isn’t by a lot due to the Warriors guards' ability to shoot threes. As Hield is more of a creator with ball screens or great passes, he should make this battle very competitive being one of the strongest deep shooters in NBA play. Although many people think that Bradley Beal should win the small forward battle due to his name, Andrew Wiggins has an advantage because of his height. As Wiggins continues being an efficient shooter from beyond the arc or inside, his length will affect Beal’s defense while he should show prowess as a bigger rebounder. With Wiggins having stronger defense to impact the game as well, he will cause a lot more shots to go toward Kevin Durant. Many would expect this to be a good thing, but his matchup against Draymond Green continues to be a very rare time he struggles to find form. Knowing Green collects boards and gets assists, he may lose the points battle but nothing else. As Trayce Jackson-Davis and Kevon Looney play down low, they should dominate the likes of Jusuf Nurkic and help this squad win their -3.5 spread.
3. Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
As the over/under is set at 232.5 points, it should be a high-octane game offensively with a multitude of superstars on both ends. Phoenix will be led by a point guard who can create inside and is one of the best all-around shooting guards. Having a forward combination with two wings that can knock down mid-range shots plus create inside, helps their center be the main put-back player on this squad. Meanwhile, Golden State will return its start shooting point guard who can create his shot with ease and for others too. Being helped by one of the most efficient deep shooters, they have a do-it-all scorer at small forward. Knowing that their two centers can produce hook shots or layups, the main piece of their bench is the backup power forward who has evolved into a next-level scorer. Seeing this, Golden State and Phoenix should go well over their combined total of 225 points from last time out.
Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Top Player Props
Devin Booker over 24.5 points at 1.71: As the Suns shooting guard continues being one of the best three-point shooting threats, his ability to finish inside at his own will gives him the ability to have another strong performance. Going up against a weaker defender in Buddy Hield, the Suns star should continue finding his shot with ease while also creating great looks with speed. Someone who averages 24.6 points a night, Booker should go way over the season average in this matchup.
Draymond Green over 6.5 rebounds at 1.73: Seeing that the Warriors' power forward continues being a lethal threat at blocking shots plus using strength to win battles over big men, he should continue this prowess heading into this game. Knowing that he is going up against Kevin Durant, Green will show more power through his muscular frame to grab keyboards and create blocks or poor shots from a usually lethal weapon like KD. Knowing that Green averages 6.4 boards a night, he should continue building on that average.
Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Injury News & Impact
Phoenix Suns Injuries: As the Suns have returned everyone, they have no current injuries on their roster and should keep running the same rotations under Mike Budenholzer.
Golden State Warriors Injuries: With Stephen Curry set to return, the only major injury this unit has is the loss of De’Anthony Melton, 10.3 points, due to a Torn ACL.
Phoenix Suns vs Warriors Head-to-Head Trends
Although the Suns once used to own this matchup, Golden State won their last matchup by one point and hopes to improve upon it. As this game could go either way, both teams have scored over 100 times 10 straight times and no one has scored less than 104 in that stretch. Going into this game, it should be an offensive masterclass as Golden State tries to narrow in on Phoenix’s 7-4 record against the spread versus them.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
According to the public trends, 62.7% of bettors choose the Golden State Warriors to beat Phoenix in this matchup.
Phoenix Suns vs Warriors Final Prediction
With both squads coming as pretty strong teams, Golden State has just shown more consistency and fight throughout this season. As they have a stronger record as well, this should be a key game for them to end a three-game losing streak. Led by Stephen Curry at point guard, his ability to still shoot at a very efficient rate has become unstoppable. Someone who keeps knocking down threes and driving inside will have a speed-plus skill advantage against Tyus Jones's high-level defense. As one of the top assist collectors as well, his combo elite will affect many Suns defenders worrying about leaving anyone open. On the other end, Curry remains a great ball deflector and should continue having a high number of steals as he doesn’t let Jones drive in with a size advantage. Even though Phoenix has Devin Booker as a shooting guard to outscore Buddy Hield’s weak defense, it will be a lot closer than expected. Booker will get his great looks and share of ones created with amazing ability, but Hield’s greatness to knock down threes of screens plus passes is something Booker can’t stop. As one of the top catch-and-shoot guys, it will be a very tight battle between these two offensively.
Looking at Andrew Wiggins playing small forward, his size continues to be a vital piece of his game along with just pure-scoring abilities. Someone who can find his shot from anywhere should have strong use length to dunk inside or create layups over a smaller guy like Bradley Beal. As Beal himself is a solid two-way player, the main issue is that Wiggins can use his length for a higher reach while also gaining rebounds over the Suns forward. Being a much more effective blocker as well, it will help with Draymond Green going up against Kevin Durant. As this Golden State power forward has always shown strength to handle K.D. he should continue with his physical play and ability to slow his mid-range game down. Knowing that Green can pass and shoot threes as well, this will be a shocking matchup win by him yet again. Meanwhile, Golden State has Trayce-Jackson Davis and Kevon Looney finishing inside against Jusuf Nurkic, where with height they will win the board's battle too. Seeing that Bradin Podziemski and Johnathon Kuminga come off this Warriors bench, Phoenix will win if Grayson Allen plus Royce O’Neale continue committing to their roles.
Our prediction: Golden State wins this game and covers their -3.5 spread, while score goes over 232.5 points.
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