Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns Pick & Prediction

The Golden State Warriors (46-32) will take on the Phoenix Suns (35-43) for the fourth time this season when they meet on Tuesday, April 8 at 10:00 PM ET at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. The Warriors are favored on the road with a point spread at -8.0 (-110) at MyBookie.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Warriors just had their five-game win streak snapped with a 106-96 loss to the Houston Rockets. They have gone 7-3 over their last 10 games, which shows great momentum as they head into this one.

The Rockets had two consecutive 30-plus quarters in the second and third that helped give them the edge. Steph Curry had an uncharacteristic night, as he made just one of 10 field goals with three points. Buddy Heild led with 20 points off the bench.

Golden State is getting 113.7 points per game and ranks 18th for their effort. On defense they have allowed 110.8 points a game from opposing teams and rank eighth. This is a slim margin for error, but has worked mostly in their favor all season.

The Warriors are about league average for their efficiency on offense per 100 possessions at 15th. Their efficiency on defense at the same rate ranks seventh. Combined, their total efficiency on both ends of the floor makes them the 10th-best efficient team in the league.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Suns have lost their last six games and are 4-6 in their last 10. They are coming off a 112-98 outing against the New York Knicks. In addition, Kevin Durant (26.6 PPG) is still out for this upcoming matchup.

Despite Devin Booker having 40 points, the Suns only won one quarter (fourth) and trailed further as each quarter passed by. Without Durant, they are going to be short handed once again on offense. 

Phoenix is 16th in the league for their offensive production at 114.0 points a game. Their defense comes in at 22nd with 116.6 points per game allowed. This margin is slightly negative, which will be difficult to overcome at this rate.

The Suns are eighth in their offensive efficiency per 100 possessions, while their defense ranks a measly 27th per 100 possessions. Even with a healthy roster, their offense is solid and their defense is poor.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers the best Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns betting odds, showing the Warriors as 8.0-favorites. Looking at market insights, it suggests that the Warriors have a 68.4 percent likelihood of winning this battle.

Curry most likely will not have that bad of a performance again, especially as arguably the best shooter of all time. The Suns will struggle without Durant to make plays and rely heavily on Booker to take a million shots and score around 30 or more points. Look for the Warriors to steadily build a lead to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Golden State Warriors -8.0 (-110)