Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
by Joseph King | in NBA Prediction
An NBA matchup between two teams expected to battle for the top seed in the Western Conference sees the Suns hosting the Warriors at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Both teams come into this game off the back of a win and each currently hold a 2-1 record. The Warriors have beaten the Lakers and the Kings while falling to the Nuggets in the second game of the season, while the Suns bounced back from a loss to the Trailblazers with a convincing 112-95 win over the strong LA Clippers. The Suns finished with an NBA best 64-18 record last season while the Warriors of course would eventually go on to win the title and their fourth championship in the past eight years.
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Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors's standings in the NBA
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Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors Last Matches
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Phoenix Suns against Golden State Warriors : Head to Head (H2H)
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Phoenix Suns - Golden State Warriors: Form Analysis
Golden State has been lighting up the scoreboards to start the 2022/23 NBA campaign and lead the league in average points per game at 125.3. However, they have struggled on the defensive side of the ball after finishing last season as one of the best defensive teams in the league. The Warriors are allowing 120.7 points per game, a significant increase over the 105.8 points per game allowed last year which ranked as the fourth best mark in the entire NBA. Phoenix meanwhile, have started strongly on the defensive side of the ball, carrying over their strong form from last year.
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Phoenix Suns & Golden State Warriors Squad Analysis
Both sides come into this game with mostly full strength squads so this should be an excellent early barometer of where these teams are at to start the season. The Suns trio of Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton is one of the most effective in the league and will likely lead Phoenix to another stellar regular season record. Whether or not they can get over the hump in the postseason remains to be seen. The Warriors, despite being an aging squad with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green now all being 32 or older, are still among the favorites to defend their title.
Phoenix Suns - Golden State Warriors Key Points
- The Warriors rank 16th in defensive efficiency this year and 25th in opponent points per game after finishing last season ranked second and fourth, respectively.
- The Suns rank sixth in defensive efficiency this season and 10th in opponent points per game.
- The Suns finished last season with a league best 32-9 home record while the Warriors were just above the .500 mark with an away record of 22-19.
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Our Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
We’re going to back the Phoenix Suns to win this game and cover the -2 point spread in the process. The Warriors have started the season hot on the offensive side of the ball but they have yet to face a truly top tier defense. Additionally, the Suns dramatically slower play style should be able to cause plenty of problems for a Warriors team that likes to get up and down the court as quickly as possible. Take the Suns to carry over their dominant home form from last year and get it done in this one.
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