San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 23/03/2024, 07:35  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 23/03/2024 at 12:00 in NBA Prediction

The Phoenix Suns will pay a visit to the Frost Bank Center to take on the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA on Saturday night. The hosts are 15-55 and bottom of the Western Conference, while the visitors are 41-29 and seventh in the Conference standings. 

The Phoenix Suns have been performing well, winning six of their last nine games overall. They are now in search of a third consecutive win following a convincing 128-115 home victory against the Hawks on Thursday. Devin Booker led the team with 30 points on 10 of 15 shooting, while Eric Gordon contributed 21 points along with five assists. With a record of 41-29, they are now 12 games above .500 for the first time this season. The Suns rank 10th in scoring offense in the NBA this season, averaging 117.1 points per game, which is 2.3 points fewer than the Spurs typically allow. Defensively, Phoenix allows 114.4 points per game, ranking 16th in the league. They perform slightly better at home, conceding 114.1 points per game, compared to 114.8 points per game on the road. Damion Lee, Josh Okogie, and Jusuf Nurkic are doubtful for this match.

The San Antonio Spurs have been poor this season and have lost seven of their last nine games overall, including falling to the Grizzlies in a 99-97 home loss last night. Victor Wembenyama led the team with an impressive 31 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks, while Devin Vassell added 27 points. The Spurs have faced challenges at both ends of the court this season. Offensively, they average 112.1 points per game, ranking 21st in the league. Notably, they score 3.0 more points per game at home (113.6) than on the road (110.6). Defensively, they concede an average of 119.4 points per game, ranking 25th in the NBA. The Spurs also rank 30th in the league for three-point percentage this season (34.7%) and are bottom for Q4 points per game (25.0). Zach Collins and Charles Bassey are doubtful for this match.