Warriors vs Suns Tuesday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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The Golden State Warriors hit the road for a conference matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Golden State enters this matchup with a 7-3 record in its last ten games as it fights for playoff seeding in the Western Conference. On the flip side, Phoenix is in the midst of a six-game losing streak as its playoff chances continue to decrease down the stretch. With both squads desperately needing this win for their own reasons, expect both teams to come out swinging on Tuesday night.
Warriors vs Suns
- Location: PHX Arena – Phoenix, Arizona
- Where to Watch: TNT/truTV/Max
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Spread: Warriors -9.5 | Total: 227
- Moneyline: Warriors -420 | Suns +330
Please be aware that betting odds may change after the publication of this article.
Warriors vs Suns Best Bet: Warriors -9.5
The Warriors have looked the part of a true contender since the trade deadline and have shown no signs of reverting to their losing ways. Coming off a tough loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday, Golden State understands the importance of each game down the stretch as the gap between the No. 3 seed and No. 8 seed in the Western Conference is separated by two games. Assuming Steve Kerr’s squad comes out looking to make a statement and regain ground in the conference, I expect the Warriors to steamroll the struggling Suns.
Warriors vs Suns Best Total Bet: Over 227
Heading into this matchup, the Warriors have scored at least 118 points in five of their last six games. Golden State has the firepower to run up the score and has proven that by scoring 134 and 148 over the recent stretch. Assuming this trend stays the same, the Suns should be able to do enough to help exceed the 227-point set total. A final score of 127-103 seems like a realistic outcome.
Warriors Best Player Bet: Brandin Podziemski 3+ Threes +112
Brandin Podziemski has turned the corner for the Warriors over their recent stretch as he continues to serve as a reliable part of Golden State’s offense. Through four games in April, the guard averages 20.3 points per game, shooting 51.6% from three. With 4+ threes in each of his last three games, I like the chance that the Santa Clara product puts together another big performance on Tuesday.
Suns Best Player Bet: Bradley Beal 20+ Points +152
When Bradley Beal was traded to the Suns, everyone thought he could be the missing piece to get Phoenix over the hump. However, since joining the Western Conference squad, the team has seemed to struggle more with him in the lineup than out.
Regardless, it’s clear that the Suns need help if they have any chance of fighting back into a play-in spot. Considering Devin Booker has scored 35+ points in each of the Phoenix’s last three losses, if someone doesn’t step up, the Suns’ season is all but over. Although finding faith in Beal figuring things out suddenly is hard, someone has to. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt that he can do enough to provide Phoenix with hope, especially if the Warriors prioritize limiting Booker on Tuesday.
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