The Phoenix Suns host the Golden State Warriors, Thursday Feb 10, as the Suns look for their fifth straight win over the Warriors. The Suns lead the Warriors 8-2 SU in their last ten meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Suns as -6.5 point home favorites over the Warriors with the over/under set at 218.5 points. Be sure to check Warriors vs Suns NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
The Warriors (23-28) (6-17 V) have won five of their last ten and are winners of four of their last five. Ellis scored 22 of his 37 points in the first half while Dorell Wright added 23 with 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Warriors shot 51.1 percent in Wednesday's 116-114 win over Denver. Golden State prefers to push the tempo like the Suns, but they haven’t had much success in two losses to Phoenix this season. "You're not going to beat them at their game," said Warriors coach Keith Smart, whose team trailed by 23 points at one point Monday. "It's not going to happen." The Warriors, who went 2 of 18 from 3-point range, can't afford their intensity level to waver against a Phoenix club giving up 90.6 points per game over the last five contests. Ellis has averaged 30.5 points his last four games against the Suns, all in Oakland. However, he's totaled 34 while injuries have limited him to two appearances during the teams' last four meetings at US Airways Center. Reserve Reggie Williams scored 18 points after posting 19 against the Suns. The second-year swingman has averaged 18.7 points on 21-of-30 shooting in three career games versus Phoenix.
The Suns (24-25) (14-11 H) are winners of six of their last ten and won three of four at home. In position to reach the .500 mark for the first time in almost two months, the Suns try for an 11th consecutive home victory over the Warriors. Phoenix's 104-92 win at Golden State on Monday was its fourth in five games. The 10th-place Suns are currently 2 1/2 games out of the final Western Conference playoff spot, and have not been at .500 since they were 13-13 on Dec. 19. Phoenix has averaged 115.8 points and shot 48.5 percent during a 10-game home winning streak over Golden State that followed a 110-100 loss on March 18, 2005. Nash has averaged 19.3 points and 13.0 assists in his last six games against the Warriors.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Phoenix.
- Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
- Underdog is 19-6-1 ATS in the last 26 meetings.
- Suns are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
- Suns are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Suns are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Pacific.
Warriors vs Suns
When: Thursday, Feb 10, 9:00 PM ET
Pick: Suns -6.5
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The Bottom Line: The Suns have some big wins, at home, to high caliber teams, go Suns! Be sure to check Warriors vs Suns Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
