Two of the NBA’s highest scoring teams battle it out tonight. The Phoenix Suns host a Golden State Warriors team that’s beaten them 3-0 SU. All these wins were in the Golden State. Can the Suns turn around their misfortunes? SBG Global.com likes the Suns as 6-point favs over the Warriors with the over/under set at 236. Get in the action and get your NBA Pick in now at SBG Global.
The Suns got a big win Tuesday after they beat Memphis 132-111 as 13-point home favs. Shaq had an impressive night with eight rebounds, six assists and three blocked shots as Phoenix recorded its highest point total since the trade. These were the first back to back wins for the Suns since Shaq joined them. The Suns are 0-3 SU against the Warriors.The Suns have averaged 110 PPG in their last five games and overall at home their good for 111 PPG. Their field goal percentage is at 50% in their last five thanks to the shooting of Raja Bell and Grant Hill. On defense they’ve been better with Shaq, but they know there’s still a lot of work to be done. The better they get the more their confidence will grow. The Suns are 23-10 at home and 21-15-1 ATS on one day’s rest. They are 21-12 over/under at home.
The Warriors are riding a three game win streak and they recently went 3-1 SU on their last road trip. They recently beat Toronto 117-106 as 10-point home favs. Monta Ellis had a huge night with 33pts while Baron Davis chipped in with 23pts and 15 assists. They had five players with double-digit points. On a bad note they only made 5 of 23 3-pointers. The Warriors have averaged 119 PPG in their last five games and on the road they’re good for 108 PPG. They are currently in eighth place in the Western Conference playoff picture. They trail sixth-place Phoenix by just 1 1/2 games and is only 4 1/2 games behind the Pacific Division-leading Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors are 18-13 away from home and 8-7 ATS on no days rest. They are 16-14-1 over/under on the road.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog.
- Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
- Warriors are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
- Suns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.
- Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a SU win of more than 10 points.
- Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.
- Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Underdog is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.
GAME: Golden State Warriors (40-23) at Phoenix Suns (42-22)
DATE/TIME: Thursday, March 13 – 10:30 PM EST
LINE: SBG Global TOTAL: 236
PICK: Golden State +6
The Bottom Line: Despite the Suns big win against Memphis, the Warriors are a much better offensive team that puts up huge points. They will opt to shoot from the field, or the 3-pointer, rather than drive to the hoop with Shaq there. A 6-point spread should be a safe bet. Get your NBA Pick in now at SBG Global.
