Warriors vs. Suns Picks and Prediction – 4/8/2025

Golden State Warriors (46-32) vs. Phoenix Suns (35-43)
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
TV: TNT, truTV, Max

Previous Games:

  • Warriors: Coming off a 106-96 loss to the Houston Rockets

  • Suns: Coming off a 112-98 loss to the New York Knicks

Head-to-Head:

The Golden State Warriors are favorites here, but Phoenix has struggled, losing six straight games. Despite the Suns' recent poor form, they’ll be fighting hard for their playoff hopes. Golden State, coming off a rare loss, will look to bounce back strong, with an offensive edge that the Suns will struggle to contain.

Golden State Warriors Breakdown:

The Warriors are coming off a loss to Houston that snapped a five-game winning streak. They remain firmly in the hunt for the top six in the Western Conference and cannot afford to drop games to teams like Phoenix. Golden State averages 113.9 points per game, led by Stephen Curry (24.8 points, 6.0 assists). The Warriors have the ability to outgun Phoenix, but will need to improve defensively, as they have been allowing an average of 109.5 points per game in their last 10.

Key Players:

  • Stephen Curry: 24.8 points, 6.0 assists

  • Draymond Green: 6.2 rebounds, 5.6 assists

Phoenix Suns Breakdown:

The Suns have lost six straight games, slipping to 12th place in the West and needing every win they can get to stay in the playoff race. Despite their struggles, Kevin Durant (26.6 points) and Devin Booker (25.7 points) remain dangerous scorers. Phoenix averages 114.2 points per game, but they have been struggling defensively, allowing 116.6 points per game, ranking 22nd in the league. The Suns need a complete team effort to snap their losing streak.

Key Players:

  • Kevin Durant: 26.6 points, 6.5 rebounds

  • Devin Booker: 25.7 points, 7.1 assists

Betting Trends:

Golden State Warriors:

  • 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games

  • The OVER has hit in 8 of their last 8 games against Pacific division opponents

Phoenix Suns:

  • 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games

  • The OVER has hit in 6 of their last 9 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Golden State Warriors 120 – Phoenix Suns 112

Our Best Bet:

OVER 226.5

The Warriors have been hitting the over in their last 8 games against Pacific Division opponents, and Phoenix has allowed over 116 points per game recently. Golden State’s potent offense should help push this game over the total, especially with Phoenix needing to score to stay competitive. Both teams have been scoring well lately, so the over is a solid play in this matchup.

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