Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 23/12/2021, 15:09  by Joseph King | Modified on 23/12/2021 at 21:09 in NBA Predictions

The marquee matchup of the action packed Christmas Day schedule sees a clash atop the Western Conference as the Suns host the Warriors in Phoenix. These two squads have been the standout performers in the NBA so far this season and have near identical records, with the Suns having a slight half game lead. The hosts have 25 wins and five losses compared to the visitors 25 wins and six losses. Unfortunately COVID might play a role in this one and at the time of writing the Warriors could be without a few key pieces for this matchup. Second and third leading scorers Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole have been placed in protocols and there is a doubt whether they will be available against the Suns. The players will need to pass two negative COVID tests in the span of 24 hours to be cleared to play. 

The Suns have been one of the most complete, well balanced and consistent teams so far this season and aren’t dealing with any serious injuries or COVID absences. They are 14-2 at home compared to the Warriors 10-4 on the road and come into this one as favorites. These two teams have faced off twice so far this season and split 1-1, with the home team winning each matchup - although it should be noted that the Suns star player, Devin Booker, missed the previous matchup in which the warriors walked away 118-96 victors. Stephen Curry will have to shoulder even more of the scoring burden in this one. While the legendary point guard is capable of dropping 50 on any given night, the Suns have done a good job containing him lately.