Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/10/2024

by Rod Pearson

Friday, Feb 09, 2024
Game Time: 8:30 pm ET, Saturday, February 10, 2024
Venue:  Chase Center, San Francisco, CA 
Where to Watch:  ABC


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Suns -1, Warriors +1; Over/Under:  240.5 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Suns -1, Warriors +1; Over/Under:  240.5 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Suns -0.5, Warriors +0.5; Over/Under:  240.5 points

Season Record

Phoenix Suns:  31-21 (2nd place, Pacific Division)
Golden State Warriors:  24-25 (5th place, Pacific Division)

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Recent Form
Phoenix Suns:  7-3 last 10
Golden State Warriors:  6-4 last 10


Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Preview and Analysis


The Suns are entering this game with a 31-21 record overall and they are 15-10 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Washington Wizards, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Utah Jazz in their last game. Kevin Durant led the team in points in that game with 31 while Bradley Beal was next on the team with 30 points. Grayson Allen led the team in assists in that game with 14 while Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkić each led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 59.1% from the field, 48.3% from 3-point range, and 68.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 114.4 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 21-29-2 this season and their O/U record is 26-25-1.



The Warriors are entering this game with a 24-25 record overall and they are 13-13 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Brooklyn Nets, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Indiana Pacers in their last game. Stephen Curry led the team in points in that game with 42 while Jonathan Kuminga was next on the team with 18 points. Brandin Podziemski led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Draymond Green and Gui Santos each led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 55.9% from the field, 53.1% from 3-point range, and 76.9% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 119.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.9 PPG against them. The Warriors have an ATS record of 25-23-1 this season and their O/U record is 28-21.


Suns vs Warriors Prediction

The current betting odds have the Suns listed as a 1 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Suns have looked really good in their games this season with their 31-21 record overall which has them surging up the standings in the West right now, fighting to keep their playoff spot. They have been a good road team this season with their 15-10 road record and they have a lot of momentum on their side here with 3 wins in a row now. Meanwhile, the Warriors haven't looked good in their games this season with their 24-25 record overall which has them near the bottom of the West and outside of a play-in spot for the playoffs. They haven't looked good on their home court either with their 13-13 home record this season. They have looked a lot better in their games lately with their 6-4 record in their last 10 games and they do have some momentum coming into this one now with 3 wins in a row. They have also been beating up on weaker teams during this win streak though while the Suns have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA over the last month with the way they have been climbing the standings. The Suns are a completely different team than they were at the beginning of the season dealing with all the injuries they had. The best way to place a bet here is on the Suns to cover the spread in this game. 

Suns Warriors Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Saturday, February 10, 2024 (8:30 pm ET start time) is Suns 126 Warriors 114.
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NBA Betting Trends


Phoenix Suns: 15-31 ATS off a home win by 10 points or more. 5-11 ATS after playing 2 consecutive home games. 6-19 ATS after one or more consecutive overs. 7-2 UNDER as a road underdog. 19-8 UNDER after successfully covering the spread in 3 or more consecutive games. 

Golden State Warriors: 11-3 ATS as a home underdog. 48-27 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent. 8-2 ATS after a win by 10 points or more. 23-15 UNDER after scoring 125 points or more 2 straight games. 22-16 UNDER off a double digit win as an underdog of 6 points or more.

Key Injuries


Phoenix Suns:  D. Booker (SG) Ques Sat - Hip. D. Lee (SG) Out indefinitely - Knee.

Golden State Warriors:  K. Thompson (SG) Ques Sat - Illness. G. Payton II (PG) Mid Feb - Hamstring. C. Paul (PG) Late Feb - Hand.


Notable Quotes


“Our whole team is sharing the basketball. We want to become a team-first team. We've got elite scorers, we've got elite individual talent, but I love how we're playing together.” - Frank Vogel after his team’s win against the Jazz in their game on Thursday.


“We had a great start to the season and then things, obviously, went kind of haywire for a while. But this feels like the best version of us, with the starting lineup, playing they are, bringing guys off the bench who are giving great energy and effort. And then, Steph was just scalding hot there early.” - Steve Kerr after his team’s win against the Pacers in their game on Thursday.


Starting Lineups


Phoenix Suns
PG Devin Booker
SG Bradley Beal
SF Grayson Allen
PF Kevin Durant
C Jusuf Nurkic

Golden State Warriors
PG Stephen Curry
SG Klay Thompson
SF Andrew Wiggins
PF Jonathan Kuminga
C Draymond Green

Statistical Leaders


Phoenix Suns
PPG: K. Durant (28.4)
APG: D. Booker (7.1)
Reb/G: J. Nurkic (10.2)

Golden State Warriors
PPG: S. Curry (28)
APG: C. Paul (7.2)
Reb/G: K. Looney (6.6)

Coaches:
Phoenix Suns: Frank Vogel (1st season)
Golden State Warriors: Steve Kerr (10th season)



Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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