Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns NBA Parlay 3/17/2018

Saturday, March 17, 2018

Talking Stick Resort Arena

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The Golden State Warriors head to Talking Stick Resort Arena to take on the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, March 17, 2018. The opening line for this game has Golden State as 12 point favorites.

The Warriors come into this game with an overall record of 52-16. They are 1st in the Pacific Division. They currently have a point differential of 8.0 as they are averaging 115.7 points per game while giving up 107.7 per contest. The Suns have an overall mark of 19-51. They currently are 5th in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 104.3 points per contest and giving up 113.7, which is a point differential of -9.4.

Valuable Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 29-38-1 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 33-35-0 against the over/under

Important Phoenix Suns Betting Trends

The Phoenix Suns are 31-36-3 against the spread

The Phoenix Suns are 34-36-0 against the over/under

Key Golden State Warriors Injuries

03/15/18 G Andre Iguodala Wrist is probable Friday vs Sacramento
03/15/18 F David West Arm is upgraded to probable Friday vs Sacramento
03/15/18 F Draymond Green Shoulder is upgraded to probable Friday vs Sacramento
03/15/18 F Kevin Durant Ribs is "?" Friday vs Sacramento
03/14/18 G Klay Thompson Thumb is out indefinitely
03/13/18 G Stephen Curry Ankle is out indefinitely
02/14/18 G Patrick McCaw Wrist is out indefinitely

Key Phoenix Suns Injuries

10/14/17 PG Brandon Knight Knee is out for season
01/31/18 G Isaiah Canaan Foot is out for season

Player Spotlight

Kevin Durant averages 26.6 points per contest in 34.7 minutes per game this year. He averages 5.4 assists per game and 6.8 rebounds per contest for Golden State. His field goal percentage is 52% for the season while his free throw percentage is 89%. Draymond Green comes into this game averaging 11.2 points per contest while playing 33.2 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 7.9 rebounds per contest and distributes 7.4 assists per game. His FG percentage is 46% while his free throw percentage is 77%.

Player Spotlight

Devin Booker averages 24.9 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 34.5 minutes per game. He also brings in 4.5 rebounds per game and 4.7 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is 88%. T.J. Warren has scored 19.7 points per contest while playing 33 minutes per game this season for the Suns. He hauls in 5.2 rebounds per contest and has 1.3 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage is at 76%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Warriors allow 107.7 points per contest which is 19th in the NBA. They also surrender a 44% shooting percentage and a 35% average from 3-point range, ranking them 3rd and 8th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 42 rebounds a game which ranks 7th, and they allow 23.2 assists per game which puts them in 15th place in the league. They force 14.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 15th in the NBA. Golden State averages 115.7 points per contest this year, which is 1st in the league. Their average scoring margin is 7.94 and their shooting percentage is 51% as a unit, which has them ranked 1st. From 3-point territory they shoot 39%, which is good for 1st in the NBA. They average 44 boards per contest and 30.1 assists per game, which ranks them 12th and 1st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 2nd with 15.8 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Suns give up 113.7 points per game, which ranks them 30th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 47% shooting percentage and a 37% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 25th and 24th in those defensive statistics. They rank 14th with 23 dimes allowed per game and 29th with 45.8 boards surrendered per contest. The Suns are 4th in the league in forcing turnovers with 13.4 per contest this year. Phoenix is 20th in the NBA with 104.3 points per contest this season. They are 28th in the league in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is -9.4. They shoot 34% from beyond the arc, which is good for 30th in the league. They are 11th in the NBA in rebounding with 44.1 boards per contest and 29th in assists per game with 21. The Suns are 4th in turnovers per contest with 15.7.

Advanced Statistics

The Warriors are 2nd in the NBA in offensive rating with 115.1, and their defensive rating of 107.2 is ranked 21st. In terms of pace they are 4th in the league with 100.2 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 58% is 1st. As a team they are 1st in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 61% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shots, ranking 11th in the league. Golden State is 2nd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.3 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.5 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 50%, which is 27th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Phoenix is 5th in the NBA in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.8 times per 100 possessions while forcing 11.9 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 53%, which is 8th in the league. The Suns are 30th in the NBA in offensive rating with 103.8, and their defensive rating of 113.2 is ranked 1st. In terms of pace they are 3rd in the league with 100.4 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 49% is 30th. As a team they are 29th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 32% of their shots, ranking 22nd in the league.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Phoenix +12 and under 209.5 total points

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