Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 11/22/23
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Warriors and Suns. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 233.5 points, with the Suns being the favored team playing at home against the Warriors.
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Golden State Warriors +2.5
This game will be played at Footprint Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.
WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-115 in favor of the Warriors.
- Our projections have Stephen Curry finishing with Stephen Curry points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 16 threes.
Can the Warriors Pull the Upset on the Road?
A victory against the Suns would bring the Warriors’record back to .500, considering their current overall season record of 7-8. In road games, the Warriors have a 5-2 record this season, in contrast to their 2-6 record when playing at home.
Golden State currently has an ATS record below .500, sitting at 5-9 at this point. This season, Golden State has a 2-7 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 3-2 when playing as underdogs.
The Warriors recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 121 points against the Rockets. This output exceeded their season average of 113.9 points per game. Stephen Curry is leading the team in scoring at 30.4 points per contest. Klay Thompson has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 14.4 going into the game.
The Warriors’ defense is presently ranked 15th in the league, allowing an average of 113.5 points per contest.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Warriors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.0% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.1% from downtown.
Can the Suns Grab a Win at Home?
Facing the Warriors today, the Suns look to maintain their record above .500, which currently stands at 8-6. In road games, the Suns have a 5-2 record this season, in contrast to their 3-4 record when playing at home.
Phoenix has an overall ATS record of 6-8 for the season so far. On the road, the Suns have an ATS record of 3-4, as opposed to a 3-4 record against the spread when playing at home.
In their recent matchup, the Suns offense ended with 120 points against the Trail Blazers. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 56.6% and made 7 threes. On the offensive front, the Suns have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, ranking 10th in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 2nd in terms of percentage and 11th in three-pointers made.
At present, the Suns’ defense is ranked 20th, allowing 114.9 points per game.
Inside the arc, the Suns defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 51.6% and 35.4% from three-point territory.