The Phoenix Suns (24-22) travel to face off against the Golden State Warriors (24-23) on Friday, January 31st. This game will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco and televised on ESPN. The Warriors are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Suns are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Suns. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.

Suns vs Warriors

The Suns Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Suns dropped to 24-22 on the season after a 121-113 home loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Phoenix, favored by 1 point, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 234 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 223.

Phoenix started strong with an 11-0 run, but Minnesota chipped away, winning the 2nd quarter 33-30. The Timberwolves took control in the 3rd, outscoring the Suns 26-18, and despite Phoenix’s efforts in the 4th, where they scored 36 points, Minnesota edged them out with 40 points in the final period.

The Warriors Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Warriors moved to 24-23 on the season after a 116-109 win over the Thunder on Wednesday. Golden State, who entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs, covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game finished at 225, just over the O/U line of 223.

After falling behind 34-20 in the 1st quarter, Golden State responded with an 11-0 run, turning a 64-61 deficit into a 72-64 lead. The Warriors outscored the Thunder 36-26 in the 3rd quarter and 32-25 in the 4th to close out the game.

Suns Offense Breakdown

Kevin Durant’s 33-point performance, shooting 68.4% from the field and hitting 4 threes at 50%, led the Suns in their loss to the Timberwolves. Devin Booker added 28 points, though he struggled from deep, making just 2 threes at 28.6%. Bradley Beal contributed 17 points, shooting 60% from the floor.

The Suns connected on 12 threes at a 37.5% rate, with an overall shooting percentage of 50.6%. Durant scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Booker added 8. Grayson Allen also chipped in 8 of his 11 points in the final period.

Warriors Offense Breakdown

Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors to a 116-109 win over the Thunder, scoring 27 points and hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip. Overall, the Warriors connected on 13 threes, shooting 34.2% from deep, while finishing with a 49.4% field goal percentage.

Stephen Curry added 21 points, with 9 coming in the 4th quarter. Kevon Looney contributed 18 points on 71.4% shooting, and Gary Payton II scored 6 of his 15 points in the final period.

Suns Team Defense

Despite a solid defensive effort in the 1st and 3rd quarters, the Suns couldn’t contain the Timberwolves in the 4th, giving up 40 points in a 121-113 loss. Phoenix allowed Minnesota to shoot 56% from the field.

The Suns also struggled to defend the three-point line, where the Timberwolves hit 13 threes at a 44% clip. Phoenix sent Minnesota to the line 27 times, where they made 24 free throws. The Suns finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.

Warriors Team Defense

Defensively, the Suns had a strong 1st quarter, giving up just 22 points, but struggled in the 2nd and 4th, allowing 33 and 40 points, respectively, in their 121-113 loss to the Timberwolves. Phoenix allowed Minnesota to shoot 56% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Suns gave up 13 threes on 44% shooting. The Timberwolves also went to the line 27 times, converting 24 free throws. Phoenix finished with 26 defensive rebounds, allowed 4 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 6 blocks.

Suns vs Warriors Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Suns have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 108 points per game in these contests.
• In their last ten games at home, the Warriors have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 104 points per game in these contests.
• Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Golden State has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Suns have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.

Suns vs Warriors Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Suns to win, and have the projected score sitting at 139-114. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Suns at -1.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 227.5 and our model has the Suns and Warriors finishing with a combined 253 points. Our pick is to take the over.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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