Warriors vs. Suns Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 01th, 2025

Arena and City where Warriors vs. Suns will be playing

The Warriors and Suns will tip-off on January 01th, 2025, in an NBA game in San Francisco, CA at Chase Center, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.

Introduction to the Warriors vs. Suns betting tip and prediction

This Western Conference clash will be played on January 01th, 2025, at 21:00. The Warriors enters as 1 point underdogs in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Warriors won, 113-112. The over/under for the upcoming game is 228 points.

We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2024-2025 season, so let us take a look at how these teams succeed from long distances. The Warriors are making 36.5% of their 3-pointers this season. The Suns are converting on 37.7% of their 3-pointers. Warriors are attempting 46% of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Suns are taking 43% of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.

Golden State Warriors

How are the Warriors playing this season?

The Warriors comes into this game with a 24-23 record, and they are currently 11th in the Western Conference standings. The Warriors are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Warriors win their most recent game?

Yes, Warriors defeated the Thunder, 116-109. Stephen Curry scored 30 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Warriors

The leading scorer for the Warriors this season is Stephen Curry, who is averaging 22.3 points per game. He scored 30 points on 10-for-22 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Suns. In the last game, he scored 32.75 points in DraftKings and 31.2 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Warriors

Coming into the January 01th, 2025 contest, Kevon Looney leads the Warriors with 6.8 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 32.75 points in DraftKings and 36.6 fantasy points in FanDuel. Stephen Curry has a team-high 6.3 assists per game. He scored 32.75 DraftKings points and 31.2 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Warriors is De'Anthony Melton (1.2 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Draymond Green is leading the way for the Warriors with 1.1 blocks per game

Warriors Team Analysis

The Warriors' point differential this season is 0.2 points per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.4 points per game while allowing 111.2 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Warriors are making 15.4 shots per game, which ranks 4th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Warriors are making 14.4 per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA.

Projected Warriors Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Suns, the Warriors' starting lineup consisted of Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry. For the upcoming matchup, the Warriors has the following injuries: Draymond Green is out (ankle) and Jonathan Kuminga is out (ankle).

Phoenix Suns

How are the Suns playing this season?

The Suns head this game with a 24-22 record, and they are currently 9th in the Western Conference standings. The Suns are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Suns win their most recent game?

No, Suns came up short against the Timberwolves, 121-113. Devin Booker scored 32 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Suns

The leading scorer for the Suns this season is Kevin Durant, who is averaging 27.3 points per game. Kevin Durant also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.96. He scored 24 points on 10-for-25 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Warriors. In the last game, scored 60 DraftKings fantasy points and 63.9 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Suns

Nick Richards is leading the way with 10.2 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 13.75 points in DraftKings and 12.5 in FanDuel. Devin Booker is dishing out a team-high 6.7 assists per game. He has 41.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 35.8 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Suns' leader is Devin Booker with 1.2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 41.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 35.8 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Suns is Kevin Durant, who is sending back 1.4 shots per game. He scored 60 DraftKings fantasy points and 63.9 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Suns Team Analysis

The Suns' point differential this season is -1 points per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA. They are averaging 112.7 points per game while allowing 113.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Suns are making 14 shots per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Suns are making 17.7 per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA.

Projected Suns' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Warriors, the Suns' starting five were Jusuf Nurkic, Kevin Durant, Grayson Allen, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. For the upcoming matchup, Suns has the following injury: Jusuf Nurkic is out (illness).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Warriors and Suns game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Suns.

Money Line betting suggestion

Warriors are a 1 money line underdog for the game against the Suns, and the suggestion is to pick the Suns.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Warriors and Suns is 228 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Warriors and Suns have combined for just 3 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.