San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

At 9:00 ET, the 11-8 Suns (-277) will host the 11-9 Spurs (+225) in a Western Conference matchup. The over/under line is currently sitting at 229.

Phoenix is a 6.5-point favorite and owns the 7th seed in the West. San Antonio is 10th in the conference and 4th in the Southwest Division.

SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK

The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +6.5

This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 145-131 in favor of the Spurs.
• Our projections have Victor Wembanyama finishing with 24 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists.
• From the field, we have the Spurs finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6% and knocking down 17 threes.

Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog San Antonio?

The Spurs improved to 11-9 on the season with a 127-125 win over the Kings on Sunday. San Antonio, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 252, surpassing the pre-game line of 227 by 25 points.

After falling behind 42-28 in the 1st quarter, the Spurs turned things around by outscoring the Kings 30-23 in the 2nd quarter and 34-32 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter trailing 97-92, San Antonio closed out the game strong, outscoring Sacramento 35-28 in the final period.

Victor Wembanyama’s 34-point, 14-rebound performance, including 13 points in the 4th quarter, led the Spurs to a 127-125 win over the Kings. Wembanyama hit 5 threes, shooting 55.6% from deep and 64.7% overall. Devin Vassell also made 5 threes, shooting 62.5% from beyond the arc and finishing with 21 points.

The Spurs connected on 23 threes, shooting 50% from long range and 51.2% overall. Julian Champagnie added 19 points, with 8 coming in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, while Keldon Johnson scored 7 of his 17 points in the final period.

The Spurs gave up 42 points in the 1st quarter but tightened up defensively in the 2nd, allowing just 23 points. They allowed 32 points in the 3rd and 28 in the 4th but still managed to secure the win.

San Antonio held the Kings to 12 made threes on 37% shooting. Sacramento went 19/24 from the free-throw line. The Spurs finished with 6 steals and 9 blocks.

Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Phoenix?

The Suns improved to 11-8 with a 113-105 win over the Warriors on Saturday. Playing at home, Phoenix entered the game as -1.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The combined score of 218 points fell short of the 234.5 O/U line.

Phoenix took control early, leading 66-49 at halftime after a strong 2nd quarter. The Warriors fought back in the 3rd, outscoring the Suns 29-19, but Phoenix responded with a 10-0 run in the 4th to extend their lead from 94-86 to 104-86, sealing the win.

Devin Booker led the Suns to a win over the Warriors, scoring 27 points and dishing out 9 assists, despite shooting just 40% from the field. Kevin Durant also struggled from the floor, shooting 35% but adding 21 points and 10 rebounds. Tyus Jones contributed 19 points, hitting 4 threes at an 80% clip.

The Suns connected on 18 threes, shooting 51.4% from beyond the arc and 48.1% overall. Booker scored 10 points in the 1st quarter, while Durant added 10 in the 4th. Grayson Allen had a big 2nd quarter, scoring 13 of his 17 points.

The Suns held the Warriors to 105 points on Saturday, allowing 29 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, but tightening up in the 2nd with just 20 points allowed. They also gave up 27 points in the 4th.

Defensively, the Suns limited the Warriors to 41% shooting overall and 35% from three, where Golden State hit 14 threes. The Warriors also went 15/18 from the free-throw line. The Suns grabbed 39 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, and added 9 blocks.