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Written by Scott Burgess
Monday, 14 April 2008
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NBA Pick: Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors The pressures on the Golden State Warriors if they want any chance of making the playoffs, They need to win their final two games, combined with a Denver loss,. The Phoenix Suns failed to clinch top spot in the Pacific Division and they’ll be starting their playoff run on the road. The Warriors lead the series 2-1 with the Suns winning the last meeting at home 123-115. Oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Suns as 4 ½- point favs over the Warriors with the over/under set at 230 ½; . Get your NBA Pick in now at BetUS.com

The Warriors need to beat the Suns tonight on the road, beat Seattle at home and then pray that Denver losses their final game to Memphis if they want to make the playoffs. Denver is 3-0 SU against Memphis. The Warriors recently beat the L.A. Clippers 122-116 as 16-point home favs. Stephen Jackson scored 28pts while Baron Davis chipped in for 25pts. The Warriors have averaged 116 PPG in their last five and overall they put up the most points of any team in the league averaging a 1st ranked 110 PPG. Their 3-point shooting has struggled in their last five games, shooting just 28%. The Warriors biggest problem lies in their defense. You can put up as many points as you want, but if you can’t stop your opponents you’re going nowhere. They’ve allowed 111 PPG in their last five and overall they give up an average 30th ranked 108 PPG. The Warriors are 21-19 SU on the road.

The Suns won two of three on the road after they lost 90-101 to Houston as 3-point road favs. They had one of their lowest scoring games since scoring just 86pts against Detroit in February. Shaquille O'Neal had 16pts and 11 rebounds, while Steve Nash had just six points, six rebounds and nine assists. Nash is averaging 17.2 points and 11.1 assists on the season, but is scoring only 13.2 points and shooting 38% from the field during his last six games. He was 0-for-3 from 3-point range against Detroit. The Suns have averaged 105 PPG in their last five but they are better at home averaging 112 PPG overall. Their defense has been great allowing 97 PPG during their last five and overall they give up a 26th ranked 105 PPG. The Suns are 28-11 SU on home court.Get your NBA Pick in now.

Recent Trends to Consider

  • Warriors are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
  • Warriors are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
  • Warriors are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
  • Warriors are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
  • Warriors are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
  • Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a home favorite of 5.0-10.5.
  • Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
  • Suns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss.
  • Suns are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games.
  • Over is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.

GAME: Golden State Warriors (48-32) at Phoenix Suns (53-27)
DATE/TIME: Monday, April 14 - 10:00 PM EST
LINE: BetUS.com  TOTAL: 230 ½
PICK: Golden State+4 ½

The Bottom Line: The Suns have been too inconsistent lately. Their defense against high powered offenses has been poor. Shaq can’t defend against shooting teams. Get your NBA Pick in now at BetUS.com



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