Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 12/12/23

Betting on today’s Warriors and Suns game? Catch the action at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ, as the Suns hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on TNT. The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 234.5 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 +3

This game will be played at Footprint Center at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, December 12th.

WHY BET THE GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-108 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 49.4% and knocking down 14 threes.

Can Golden State Grab a Win on the Road?

Over the Warriors’ last five games, they are 2-3 and come in with an overall record of 10-12. Across 22 games, the Warriors have a 9-10 record when facing Western Conference teams, and they have a 1-2 record in non-conference games.

Golden State’s ATS record is currently below .500 at 9-12 for the season. As the favorite this season, Golden State is 3-9 vs. the spread while going 6-3 as the underdog.

In their latest game, the Warriors offense put up 136 points against the Thunder. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 47.1% and made 19 threes. The Warriors offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 39.9 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 36% of their looks from outside this season.

Coming into the game, the Warriors’ defense has finished three straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 20th in the league at 115.1 points per game allowed.

When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Warriors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.7% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 34.7% from downtown.

Are the Suns Ready for a Home Win?

The Suns will face the Warriors bringing in an overall record of 12-10 and a 1-2 record over their previous three games. The team is currently 9th in the Western Conference, and they are also 4th in the Pacific division.

Phoenix comes in with an overall ATS record of 9-13 so far this season. As the favorite this season, Phoenix is 6-9 vs. the spread while going 3-4 as the underdog.

In contrast to their season average of 115.1 points per game, the Suns had a below average performance. They scored 106 points against the Kings and had a field goal percentage of 48.2%. Offensively, the Suns have a season long field goal percentage of 47%, which is 15th in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 4th in percentage and 16th in three-pointers made.

Coming into today’s game, the Suns’ defense is giving up an average of 113.0 points per contest.

The Phoenix defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 46.0% of their field goal attempts vs. Phoenix.