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Phoenix vs Golden State: prediction for the NBA match
On December 26, Suns and Warriors will face each other for the third time in the current season. Who will prevail in this battle? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Phoenix Suns
USAAfter a defeat to the Clippers Suns got back on track. Monty Williams' men recorded confident victories in five most recent matches. For example, they recorded an easy home victory over Charlotte (137:106). Suns got advantage out of Hornets' weak defensive performance and outclassed the opponent.
After a victory over Borrego's men Phoenix also recorded victories over Lakers (108:90) and Oklahoma (113:101). Those victories improved Suns' position in the standings. They are still at the top position in the standings.
Golden State Warriors
USAThree weeks ago Golden State managed to beat Phoenix, but Suns played that match without Devin Booker. The absence of Suns' leader surely helped the Warriors to beat the opponent. But now Warriors are the ones who have problems with the squad. Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins won't be able to play in this match. Andre Iguodala's appearance in this match is also under question.
Those players didn't play for Golden State in the match against Memphis. But even without them Kerr's men recorded a victory. Stephen Curry put up a brilliant performance back then. Warriors' leader scored 46 points, collected four rebounds and gave out four assists. Curry's performance helped the San Francisco team to record a 113:104 victory.
Trends
Ставка1st quarter: Phoenix to win
In 3 out of 4 most recent matches Suns won the first quarter
СтавкаGolden State: total under 107 points
In 4 out of 5 most recent away matches Warriors failed to beat that total
Tip and bets
Too many Golden State players will be unavailable for this match. Curry can't do everything by himself. Phoenix is a much more difficult opponent than Memphis. Williams' men are looking great on defense. We don't think that weakened Warriors will be able to beat such a great defensive team.
On December 1, Suns recorded a home victory over Warriors (104:96). We are expecting the same result.
Our prediction - Phoenix to win with a handicap of (-4) points
Both teams are considered defensive and we don't think that they will change the strategy in the head-to-head game. In each of two most recent head-to-head matches teams failed to beat the total of 216 points. We are expecting another low-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total under 221,5 points
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