Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors 1/10/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Previews
The Phoenix Suns will take the court with fire in their hearts as they square off against the Golden State Warriors in a fierce matchup at Chase Center on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 10:00 PM ET. The Suns are eager to prove themselves as they enter the match with a 20-21 record for the season. With a team average of 21.1 fouls and 13.8 turnovers per game, they are determined to refine their play. The Suns are among the elite in the league in terms of ball movement, averaging 42.9 rebounds per game, and they accumulated a total of 1,087 assists this season. The team is shooting with precision and confidence, making 79.4% of their free throws, and an impressive 38.3% from beyond the arc, having hit 531 out of 1,387 attempts. Phoenix is ready to take on the competition and come out victorious.
The Phoenix Suns are in a real slump after losing nine of their last 10 outings overall and hope to stop a six-game skid after getting routed by the Cavaliers in a 112-98 loss on Sunday. Duane Washington Jr led with 25 points on nine of 18 shooting off the bench, Mikal Bridges added 15 points while DeAndre Ayton tallied 14 points with 11 rebounds and six assists. The Suns shot 44 percent from the field and 14 of 26 from the 3-point area as they went back and forth with the Cavaliers in a close-quarter battle before they got blown away in the fourth quarter, managing just 19 points to get crushed in the end.
- The Phoenix Suns are 6-3 SU in their last 9 matches with the Warriors.
- Phoenix is 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
- The total stayed UNDER in 6 of Phoenix’s last 7 games on the road against Golden State.
Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors 1/10/2023 Expert Picks, Tips and Previews
The Golden State Warriors are a force to be reckoned with, as they take the court with a fierce 20-20 record for the season, and are determined to come out on top. They are a team that plays with a physical edge, averaging 21.9 fouls per game, and they execute with precision from the free-throw line, making an impressive 79.6% of their attempts. They are constantly pushing the pace, and turn the ball over an average of 16.8 times per game, but make up for it with their quick thinking and strong ball movement, racking up an average of 29.3 assists per game – the best in the league. The Warriors are a high-powered offensive team, scoring 4,670 points (116.8 per game) and displaying dominance on the boards, grabbing an average of 43.9 rebounds per game.
Meanwhile, the Warriors have been in a rut as they lost four of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after routing the Magic in a 115-101 loss on Saturday. Anthony Lamb led with a career-high 26 points, eight rebounds, and four dimes off the bench. SG Jordan Poole led with 21 points with six assists while SG Donte DiVincenzo chipped in 15 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. The Warriors shot 37% from the field and 18 of 58 from the 3-point area as they went back and forth in a tightly contested first half, before they scored just 42 points in the second that allowed the Magic to run away with the win in the end.
- The Golden State Warriors are 16-3 SU in their last 19 games at home.
- The total stayed UNDER in 6 of Golden State’s last 7 games at home against Phoenix.
- Golden State is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors. The NBA pick for this matchup is the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors have had a strong performance at home, boasting a 17-4 record, and they have a desire to avenge their loss to the Magic. They may have Steph Curry back on the court, and they have the skill and talent to compete against a struggling Suns team, who have lost six straight games and will be without Devin Booker. It’s important to remember that sports are competitive and both teams are doing their best. Even if the Warriors may have the upper hand in this matchup, due to their strong home record and talented roster, the Suns are working hard to improve their play. Throughout the game, it’s likely that the Warriors will score frequently and gradually gain an advantage, thanks to their ability to score from anywhere on the floor. The Warriors are well known for their strong home performance and the Suns are facing a tough moment but will give their best. The Warriors will win by a predicted score of 121-112.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Chase Center
Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
TV: TNT
NBA Odds: Golden State Warriors -9.5
NBA Totals: 230.5
