Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns Predictions & Picks – Take Warriors & Free Buckets In NBA Play-In Tournament

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Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns Predictions & Picks

Golden State are tipped to cover as a betting underdog in this Play-In clash.

The Warriors are coming off a huge win at the LA Clippers and they have repeatedly got the better of Phoenix this season, with the only loss coming by one point.

  • Golden State Warriors are 3-1 in the 4 meetings this season
  • The betting underdog was 3-1-0 ATS in the 4 regular season meetings
  • Golden State Warriors are 4-1-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a betting underdog
  • The Under cashed in 3 of the 4 regular season meetings

Head To Head

  • Phoenix Suns lead the all-time series 164-122
  • Golden State Warriors won 101-97 when the two teams last met on February 5

Golden State Warriors Form

Golden State go into this winner-takes-all matchup on the back of a victory – but it was only their second win in their last nine games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-27 vs Washington Wizards W 131-126
Mar-29 at Denver Nuggets L 93-116
Apr-01 vs San Antonio Spurs L 113-127
Apr-02 vs Cleveland Cavaliers L 111-118
Apr-05 vs Houston Rockets L 116-117
Apr-07 vs Sacramento Kings W 110-105
Apr-09 vs Los Angeles Lakers L 103-119
Apr-10 at Sacramento Kings L 118-124
Apr-12 at LA Clippers L 110-115
Apr-15 at LA Clippers W 126-121

Phoenix Suns Form

Phoenix enter this Play-In Tournament game on the back of their fifth defeat in their previous eight games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-28 vs Utah Jazz W 134-109
Mar-30 at Memphis Grizzlies W 131-105
Mar-31 at Orlando Magic L 111-115
Apr-02 at Charlotte Hornets L 107-127
Apr-05 at Chicago Bulls W 120-110
Apr-07 vs Houston Rockets L 105-119
Apr-08 vs Dallas Mavericks W 112-107
Apr-10 at Los Angeles Lakers L 73-101
Apr-12 at Oklahoma City Thunder W 135-103
Apr-14 vs Portland Trail Blazers L 110-114

Verdict

Neither team is in great form heading into this, but Stephen Curry gave us a timely reminder of who he is by leading the Warriors to victory over the Clippers.

Against a Suns team that has lost a bunch of home games recently, we are taking Curry, Golden State and the free points.

Best Bet1: Golden State +3.0 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 218.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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