Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns NBA Picks & Predictions 4/8/2018

Sunday, April 8, 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 Sunday, April 8, 2018. The opening line for this game has Golden State as 10 point favorites.

The Warriors come into this game with an overall record of 57-22. They are 1st in the Pacific Division. They currently have a point differential of 6.6 as they are averaging 113.8 points per game while giving up 107.2 per contest. The Suns have an overall mark of 20-60. They currently are 5th in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 103.7 points per contest and giving up 113.5, which is a point differential of -9.8.

Valuable Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 33-45-1 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 38-41-0 against the over/under

Important Phoenix Suns Betting Trends

The Phoenix Suns are 36-41-3 against the spread

The Phoenix Suns are 37-43-0 against the over/under

Key Golden State Warriors Injuries

04/07/18 G Andre Iguodala Knee is upgraded to probable Saturday vs New Orleans
04/07/18 G Shaun Livingston Knee is doubtful Saturday vs New Orleans
04/06/18 F Omri Casspi Ankle is doubtful Saturday vs New Orleans & Sunday vs Phoenix
04/01/18 G Patrick McCaw Back is out indefinitely
03/24/18 G Stephen Curry Knee is out indefinitely

Key Phoenix Suns Injuries

10/14/17 PG Brandon Knight Knee is out for season
04/07/18 F Alan Williams Knee is "?" Sunday vs Golden State
04/07/18 G Devin Booker Hand is doubtful Sunday vs Golden State
04/06/18 G Troy Daniels Ankle is "?" Sunday vs Golden St
04/03/18 G Elfrid Payton Knee is out indefinitely
03/31/18 F TJ Warren Knee is out indefinitely
03/22/18 C Tyson Chandler Neck is out indefinitely
01/31/18 G Isaiah Canaan Foot is out for season

Player Spotlight

Kevin Durant comes into this game averaging 26.5 points per contest while playing 34.3 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 6.9 rebounds per contest and distributes 5.4 assists per game. His FG percentage is 51% while his free throw percentage is 89%. Draymond Green averages 11.1 points per contest in 32.8 minutes per game this year. He averages 7.3 assists per game and 7.7 rebounds per contest for Golden State. His field goal percentage is 46% for the season while his free throw percentage is 78%.

Player Spotlight

Devin Booker has scored 24.9 points per contest while playing 34.5 minutes per game this season for the Suns. He hauls in 4.5 rebounds per contest and has 4.7 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage is at 88%. T.J. Warren averages 19.6 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 33 minutes per game. He also brings in 5.1 rebounds per game and 1.3 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage is 76%.

Useful Team Statistics

Golden State averages 113.8 points per contest this year, which is 1st in the league. Their average scoring margin is 6.57 and their shooting percentage is 50% 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 43.6 boards per contest and 29.5 assists per game, which ranks them 17th and 1st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 5th with 15.5 per game. The Warriors allow 107.2 points per contest which is 17th in the NBA. They also surrender a 44% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 3rd and 10th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 42.4 rebounds a game which ranks 7th, and they allow 23.4 assists per game which puts them in 15th place in the league. They force 14.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 17th in the NBA.

Useful Team Statistics

Phoenix is 22nd in the NBA with 103.7 points per contest this season. They are 29th in the league in shooting at 44%, while their average scoring margin is -9.73. They shoot 33% from beyond the arc, which is good for 30th in the league. They are 13th in the NBA in rebounding with 44.1 boards per contest and 29th in assists per game with 21.1. The Suns are 4th in turnovers per contest with 15.7. The Suns give up 113.5 points per game, which ranks them 30th in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 47% shooting percentage and a 38% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 26th and 27th in those defensive statistics. They rank 14th with 23.3 dimes allowed per game and 29th with 46 boards surrendered per contest. The Suns are 6th in the league in forcing turnovers with 13.5 per contest this year.

Advanced Statistics

The Warriors are 2nd in the NBA in offensive rating with 114, and their defensive rating of 107.4 is ranked 20th. In terms of pace they are 5th in the league with 99.6 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 57% is 1st. As a team they are 1st in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 61% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shots, ranking 15th in the league. Golden State is 3rd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.1 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.6 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 13.9 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12 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 103.2, and their defensive rating of 112.9 is ranked 1st. In terms of pace they are 3rd in the league with 100.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 49% is 30th. As a team they are 28th in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 32% of their shots, ranking 20th in the league.

Who will win tonight's Warriors/Suns NBA game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Phoenix +10

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