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Golden State Warriors Poised to Take on Phoenix Suns in Pacific Division Showdown - Will Kevin Durant's Return Tip the Scales?

The Golden State Warriors are set to face off against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center in Arizona on Tuesday night in a Pacific Division showdown. The Suns have won two out of three of their previous encounters with the Warriors. Despite Golden State being the betting favorite with a line opening at -8, the line has not moved. Stay tuned for our detailed prediction for this game and one of our NBA picks for Tuesday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Warriors -325 | Suns +265
• Spread: Warriors -8 (-110) | Suns +8 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 227 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Golden State will win straight-up is 76%.

Golden State vs Phoenix Stats

Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors suffered a 106-96 home defeat against the Houston Rockets following a five-game winning streak. Stephen Curry struggled with only three points while Buddy Hield led the Rockets with 20 points. Currently, the Warriors are tied with three other teams for the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, being just half a game behind the No. 4 Denver Nuggets. In terms of statistics, the Warriors are ranked 18th in offense, 8th in defense, and hold a 46-32 record for the season. They average 113.88 points per game offensively, while allowing an average of 110.84 points defensively. The team shoots 45.07% from the field, 76.17% from the free-throw line, and 36.36% from beyond the arc. Additionally, they average 45.51 rebounds, 29.12 offensive assists, and 13.08 turnovers per game on offense, while allowing opponents to shoot 46.58% from the field and 77.17% from the free-throw line on defense. Overall, the playoff race in the Western Conference is intense, and the Warriors are in the thick of it.

Phoenix Suns Analysis

The Phoenix Suns extended their losing streak to six games after a 112-98 defeat at the hands of the New York Knicks. Despite shooting 42.4% from the field and outscoring the Knicks in the paint, the Suns failed to cover a 9.5-point spread and extend their ATS skid to seven games. Devin Booker scored 40 points in the effort, while Bradley Beal added 16 points and four steals. The team is in dire straits, trailing the No. 10 seed by two and a half games. They are hopeful for the return of Kevin Durant, who missed his third consecutive game due to injury. With a power ranking of 20, the Suns are ranked #15 for offense and #23 for defense, with a record of 35-43 (29-48-1 ATS) overall. In their last three matchups, Golden State has gone 2-1 (3-0 ATS) against Phoenix. Offensively, the Suns have strong percentages in field goals, free throws, and three-pointers, ranking in the top three in each category. Defensively, they struggle with field goal and three-point percentages, but excel in defensive assists and turnovers.

Warriors Poised for Dominant Performance Against Struggling Suns, Especially with Potential Return of Kevin Durant

I anticipate the Warriors will have a strong performance against the struggling Suns, especially if Kevin Durant returns from his ankle injury. The Suns have struggled defensively throughout the season, evidenced by their recent six-game losing streak where they allowed an average of 132.9 points per 100 possessions. This presents a favorable matchup for Golden State, who faced challenges against the Rockets but are expected to bounce back. Additionally, the Suns rank 27th in the NBA in opposing 3-point percentage, which may allow Stephen Curry to have a standout game on Tuesday following a low-scoring performance against Houston.

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