San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns Prediction and Betting Tips for 2024 Emirates NBA Cup | Dec. 3

The San Antonio Spurs take on the Phoenix Suns in a crucial game that will likely decide the winner of West Group B of the Emirates NBA Cup. Victor Wembanyama and Co. will punch a ticket to the knockout round with a win. Phoenix moves on to the next stage with a win and an OKC Thunder loss to the Utah Jazz.

The Spurs head into the Suns matchup having won five of their last six games. Wemby has been on a roll but has gotten support across the roster. San Antonio looks to keep its dominance over Phoenix after winning the head-to-head series 3-1 last season.

The Suns are 2-6 in their last eight games but are coming off an impressive 113-105 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. They will look to get revenge on the Spurs and hopefully grab a ticket to the next round of the NBA Cup.

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San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups, Odds and Betting Tips

The Footprint Center in Phoenix will host the Spurs-Suns showdown. Basketball fans can also catch the action by subscribing to the NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Spurs (+210) vs. Suns (-260)

Odds: Spurs (+6.0) vs. Suns (-6.0)

Total (O/U): Spurs (o229.5 -110) vs. Suns (u229.5 -110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns preview

The Spurs are 5-1 in their last games, including wins over the Warriors and Thunder because of defense and Victor Wembanyama. Slowing down the Suns superstars Kevin Durant and Devin Booker will be a tough task.

The probable return of Jeremy Sochan could help the visitors in the defensive battle. Sochan is a versatile and smart defender who can help shadow Durant. Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell will take turns guarding Booker.

The Spurs can avoid NBA Cup complications if they beat their hosts on Tuesday.

The Suns have had trouble with Victor Wembanyama before. They have to find ways to slow him down, particularly as starting center Jusuf Nurkic is ruled out due to a right thigh contusion. Royce O’Neale, Mason Plumlee, Durant and even Bol Bol will have opportunities to guard the 7-foot-4 reigning NBA Rookie of the Year winner.

Phoenix has a good chance of winning the game if they can contain the sizzling hot phenom.

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San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns predicted starting lineups

Spurs

PG: Chris Paul | SG: Stephon Castle | SF: Julian Champagnie | PF: Harrison Barnes | C: Victor Wembanyama

Suns

PG: Tyus Jones | SG: Devin Booker | SG: Bradley Beal | PF: Kevin Durant | C: Mason Plumlee

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San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns betting tips

Victor Wembanyama heads into the Phoenix Suns game averaging 28.2 points on 51.4% shooting in his last five games. He lit up the Sacramento Kings on Sunday with 34 points behind 11-for-17 shooting, including 5-for-9 from deep.

The Frenchman has the hot hand and could extend it against the Suns. He is likely topping his 24.5 (O/U) points prop.

Since returning from a calf strain, Kevin Durant has averaged 24.7 points on 47.8% shooting in his last three games. KD can explode any time, but the Suns have other scorers who can hurt the San Antonio Spurs. Durant might not top his 24.5 (O/U) points prop.

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San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns prediction

In a crucial NBA Cup game, Durant and Booker could drag the Phoenix Suns to the finish line. The San Antonio Spurs have been playing well, so if they lose, they are likely to cover the +6.0 spread.