Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 20/12/2025, 02:03  by Geoffrey Ejiga | Modified on 20/12/2025 at 02:04 in NBA Predictions

Who wins the next NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns is up for debate. But one thing is sure from our analysis, and it's that this will be a relatively low-scoring affair. See why in our match prediction.

The Warriors are especially hard to score against this season, boasting the 4th-best defensive rating (111.4). That defensive solidity is underlined by the fact that Golden State allows the 4th-lowest points per game (112.7), just five points higher than the Thunder, which tops that list. Interestingly, the Suns are 7th on that PPG-allowed list, letting in just 113.0 points per game.

Our low-scoring expectations are complemented by the fact that these two teams are notably blunt on offense this season. The Suns are 20th in points per game (115.2), while the Warriors are 24th, making just 113.8 points, four higher than the lowest-scoring team so far.

Even the Warriors and Suns three-point shooting strengths will likely be negated by each other's notable 3PT% defense. While the Warriors and Suns are 9th and 13th in 3PT%, they also allow the 5th and 9th lowest 3PT%, respectively. This was the story in their latest 99-98 win for the Suns, as they allowed each other just 28% 3PT%.