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The Golden State Warriors (20-20) host the Phoenix Suns (20-21) on January 10, 2023 at Chase Center. The Warriors are big favorites, by 12 points, in a contest pitting one of the top 3-point shooting squads in the NBA versus one of the top squads defending against it. The Warriors make 16.1 triples per game (first in league), while the Suns give up only 11 (second). The over/under for the matchup is 230.5 points.
How to bet Warriors vs. Suns
Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 12 points, with bookmakers listing the Warriors as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Warriors have -725 odds to pick up the win, while the Suns are listed at +511 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 230.5 points.
Warriors vs. Suns Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Arena: Chase Center
Warriors vs. Suns Betting Trends
The Warriors have 18 wins against the spread in 40 games this season. Golden State has won 15, or 60%, of the 25 contests in which it was the favorite this year. Warriors games this year have gone over the point total 22 times in 41 opportunities (53.7%).
The Suns are 20-21-0 against the spread this year. Phoenix has won four of the 14 games it was the underdog on the moneyline this season (28.6%). The Suns have gone over the point total 43.9% of the time this season (18 of 41 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Warriors
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | 26 | 30 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 1 | 0.3 | 5 |
| Jordan Poole | 40 | 20.6 | 2.5 | 4.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.5 |
| Klay Thompson | 31 | 20.6 | 3.9 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 4 |
| Andrew Wiggins | 23 | 18.8 | 5 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 3 |
| Draymond Green | 36 | 7.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
Suns
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | 37 | 17.5 | 9.8 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Mikal Bridges | 41 | 15.4 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| Landry Shamet | 29 | 9.6 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
| Torrey Craig | 38 | 8.3 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Damion Lee | 41 | 8.2 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
Warriors vs. Suns Injury Report
Suns: Landry Shamet: Questionable (Hip), Deandre Ayton: Out (Ankle), Torrey Craig: Questionable (Ankle), Chris Paul: Out (Hip), Cameron Payne: Out (Foot), Devin Booker: Out (Groin), Cameron Johnson: Out (Knee), Jae Crowder: Out (Not Injury Related)
What you need to know about the Golden State Warriors
Golden State has been forced to rely on its offense, which ranks fifth-best in the NBA (116.8 points per game), as it ranks fifth-worst in the league on defense with just 117.5 points allowed per contest. Offensively the Warriors have performed better at home this year, averaging 119.5 points per game, compared to 113.7 per game in away games. The Warriors have been putting up 115.9 points per game in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly lower than the 116.8 they’ve scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Golden State owns a 37.2% three-point percentage this year (seventh-ranked in NBA), but it has really thrived by making 16.1 treys per game (best). Of the shots attempted by the Warriors in 2022-23, 51.9% of them have been two-pointers (62% of the team’s made baskets) and 48.1% have been from beyond the arc (38%).
What you need to know about the Phoenix Suns
In 2022-23, Phoenix is 17th in the NBA offensively (112.7 points scored per game) and sixth defensively (111 points conceded). The Suns score 114.2 points per game at home, and 111.2 on the road. Over their last 10 games, the Suns are averaging 103.1 points per contest, 9.6 fewer points than their season average (112.7).
In 2022-23 Phoenix is eighth in the NBA in 3-point makes (13 per game) and third-best in 3-point percentage (38.3%). In 2022-23, the Suns have taken 62.4% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 37.6% percent from beyond it. In terms of made shots, 69% of the Suns’ baskets have been 2-pointers, and 31% have been 3-pointers.
Our pick to win this game is the Warriors, and we expect that Suns will cover the spread (Warriors -12). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 230.5 points.
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