The Golden State Warriors (12-6) travel to face off against the Phoenix Suns (10-8) on Saturday, November 30th. This game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix and televised on NBCS. Both the Warriors and Suns will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00 ET.
Warriors vs Suns
The Warriors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Golden State dropped to 12-6 on the season after a 105-101 loss to the Thunder on Wednesday. The Warriors were +4.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread, while the game’s total of 206 points fell well short of the 224.5-point O/U line.
Oklahoma City’s 10-0 run early in the game set the tone, but the Warriors fought back, outscoring the Thunder 33-22 in the 3rd quarter. Heading into the 4th down 84-83, Golden State couldn’t complete the comeback, as they were outscored 21-18 in the final period.
The Suns Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After a 127-117 loss to the Nets on Wednesday, the Suns are now 10-8 this season. Phoenix, who were favored by 9.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 244, surpassing the O/U line of 220.5 by 23.5 points.
Brooklyn’s 12-0 run turned the game, as they went from trailing 71-66 to leading 78-71. The Suns couldn’t recover, falling behind 96-84 by the start of the 4th quarter, despite outscoring the Nets 33-31 in the final period.
Warriors Offense Breakdown
In their 105-101 loss to the Thunder, the Warriors shot just 35.7% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 32%. Despite the struggles, they hit 16 threes, with Buddy Hield connecting on 5 at a 62.5% rate.
Jonathan Kuminga led the Warriors with 19 points, scoring 10 in the 2nd quarter and 9 in the 3rd. Andrew Wiggins added 16 points, 11 of which came in the opening period.
Suns Offense Breakdown
Devin Booker led the Suns with 31 points and 4 assists in their 127-117 loss to the Nets, shooting 44.4% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 33.3%. Kevin Durant added 30 points and 8 rebounds, connecting on 3 threes at 50% and shooting 55.6% overall. Bradley Beal chipped in 17 points, making 57.1% of his shots.
Phoenix shot 53.2% from the field as a team, with a 38.7% mark from three, hitting 12 threes overall. Booker scored 11 points in the 1st quarter and added 9 more in the 4th, while Durant also had 9 points in the final period, scoring 11 in the 3rd.
Warriors Team Defense
Despite a tough 1st quarter where they gave up 39 points, the Warriors tightened up defensively, allowing just 66 points over the final three quarters. They held the Thunder to 23 points in the 2nd, 22 in the 3rd, and 21 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to avoid a 105-101 loss.
Golden State did well defending the three, holding Oklahoma City to 11 made threes on 29% shooting. The Thunder also went 16/26 from the free-throw line. The Warriors gave up 8 offensive rebounds while recording 7 steals and 6 blocks.
Suns Team Defense
Despite giving up 39 points in the 1st quarter, the Warriors tightened up defensively, allowing just 66 points over the final three quarters. They gave up 23 points in the 2nd, 22 in the 3rd, and 21 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to avoid a 105-101 loss to the Thunder.
Golden State held Oklahoma City to 29% shooting from three, with the Thunder hitting just 11 threes. The Warriors also sent the Thunder to the line 26 times, where they made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Warriors recorded 7 steals and 6 blocks.
Warriors vs Suns Trends
- In their last five games away from home, the Warriors have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 109 points per game in this stretch.
- Across their ten previous home games, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 108 points per game.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Suns have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Warriors vs Suns Prediction
The Suns is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 140-119. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Suns at -3.5.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 232.5, and our model projects the Warriors and Suns to reach a combined total of 259 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:November 30, 2024 Suns, Warriors