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Golden State - Phoenix. NBA match forecast
On December 29, Golden State will host Phoenix. Both teams are going through tough times, but will the hosts be able to stay in the top ten despite the absence of Stephen Curry? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
Golden State Warriors
USACurrent form
The Warriors have been struggling this season. They have fallen to the edge of tenth place in the Western Conference and are trying to stabilize their situation. Three losses in a row reflect the current form of Steve Kerr team.
In their last games, Golden State lost to Indiana (105:111), the Lakers (113:115) and the Clippers (92:102). Even with Stephen Curry in the lineup, the team offensive potential was far from ideal. Now, after Curry knee injury, it will be even more difficult for the hosts to prove themselves on the court. The game against Phoenix is not only an opportunity to break the losing streak, but also a chance to stay in the playoff zone.
Disqualifications and injuries
Stephen Curry and Gary Payton will not play in the next game due to injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
In the last five matches, the "warriors" have won only one victory.
Probable lineup: Anderson - Wiggins, Jackson-Davis - Hield, Schroder.
Phoenix Suns
USACurrent form
The Suns continue to experience a crisis that has dragged on. Mike Budenholzer team has fallen out of the top ten in the West and has yet to regain stability in its results.
Devin Booker absence has a strong impact on the game, and Kevin Durant is having a hard time carrying the team on his own. In the last meeting, Phoenix lost to Dallas on their home court (89:98). The attack looked frankly weak, and the number of mistakes outweighed the team efforts. The upcoming match in San Francisco is an opportunity for Phoenix to join the fight and try to improve its position.
Disqualifications and injuries
Grayson Allan, Bol Bol and Devyn Booker will be out with injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Suns have won just one of their last five games.
Probable lineup: Dunn - Durant, Nurkic - Jones, Beal.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Golden State win
The Warriors have won in the first quarter in three of their last five head-to-head games.
1.71Bet 1st quarter: total over 53.5 points
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games, more than 53 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.78Tip and bets
Both teams are approaching the meeting with a lot of problems. Golden State will be without Stephen Curry, and this seriously reduces the team offensive potential. The hosts will try to secure a place in the top ten, but recent results indicate serious difficulties in the team game. Phoenix is also going through difficult times. The team is outside the top ten and cannot find its game. However, the absence of Curry can play into the hands of the Suns, who will try to take advantage of this situation.
We expect a tense match, where both teams are unlikely to show high performance. In our opinion, Phoenix will impose a fight and try to avoid a rout.
Our prediction is a Phoenix victory with a handicap of (+7) points for 1.77
Bet on total
Both teams are struggling to attack due to the absence of key players. The match is likely to be played in a cautious manner, without any clear dominance of one side.
Forecast - total under 220.5 points for 1.77
Bet on statistics
Without Stephen Curry, the home team will struggle to produce productive basketball. We expect the Warriors to focus on defense and a pragmatic approach, which will lead to a decrease in their individual total.
Prediction - Golden State individual total under 112.5 points for 1.90
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