Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 28, 2024

The Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors matchup is one of the nine games scheduled for Saturday. After great starts to the season, both teams have tumbled down the Western Conference standings and have 15-15 records. Phoenix is 10th in the standings, while Golden State is 11th.

The two teams have met each other 164 times in the regular season, with Phoenix holding a massive 151-113 lead. This will be their second game this season after previously playing on Nov. 30. The Suns won 113-105 behind Devin Booker’s 27 points. Steph Curry led the Warriors with 23 points.

Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors game details and odds

The Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors game is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. EST on Saturday, Dec. 28, at Chase Center. The matchup will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV. It will also air locally on NBCSBA and Arizona's Family 3TV / Arizona's Family Sports. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Suns (+180) vs. Warriors (-220)

Spread: Suns (+5.5) vs. Warriors (-5.5)

Total (O/U): Suns -110 (o220) vs. Warriors -110 (u220)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors preview

The Suns will play the second leg of a back-to-back after losing 98-89 to the Luka Doncic-less Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Kevin Durant had 35 points but found little help from the rest of the starters. Bradley Beal was the only other starter in double digits with 11 points.

Phoenix has won just three of its last 10 games and is 5-8 on the road. The Warriors haven’t been great recently either, as they have, too, gone 3-7 in their previous 10. Golden State is on a three-game losing streak and is just 7-7 at home.

The Warriors played Friday as well and lost 102-92 to the LA Clippers. Steph Curry was rested because of knee injury management. Jonathan Kuminga led the team off the bench with 34 points and 10 rebounds.

Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors betting props

Kevin Durant’s points total is set at 29.5. While he is coming off of a great game, his season average of 27.5 points is under Saturday’s prop. Expect the Warriors to double-team Durant and make it hard for him to score.

Steph Curry’s points total is set at 24.5. After he rested Friday, bet on the two-time MVP to come out strong and score over 25 points.

Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors prediction

The oddsmakers slightly favor Phoenix to upset Golden State at home. We, however, expect the Warriors to snap their three-game losing streak and get a statement win on Saturday. Curry should have a great outing and lead his team to victory in a high-scoring affair, with the team total exceeding 220 points.