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

Prediction published on 30/11/2024, 04:00  by Thobelani Moyo | Modified on 30/11/2024 at 04:06 in NBA Predictions

The Phoenix Suns, battling to keep their championship ambitions firmly in sight, will play host to the Golden State Warriors at the Footprint Center on Sunday. The Suns (10-8) are ninth in the Western Conference table, while the Golden State Warriors (12-6) are third. Below is our prediction for the match.

The Phoenix Suns were on a run of five matches without a win (L5) before snapping that run with a decisive 127-100 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Cup at the Footprint Center. 

Instead of building on this momentum, the Suns were defeated 127-117 by the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday despite an admirable 53% field-goal conversion. 

The Suns rank 10th in offensive efficiency and 11th in true shooting percentage.

Once formidable, recording two consecutive wins against the Atlanta Hawks and the New Orleans Pelicans, the Golden State Warriors have dropped the ball, undone by their erratic performances leading up to this matchup.

A narrow 105-101 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chase Center on Thursday made it three consecutive defeats. Steve Kerr's men will be eager to break the slump and re-establish themselves among victors, although a four-match winless run on the road in this fixture doesn't paint a promising picture.

The Warriors rank 9th in offensive efficiency. However, they are only 18th in true shooting percentage.