Golden State (46-32) at Phoenix (35-43)
- When: Apr 8 2025, 10:00 PM
- Where: PHX Arena, Phoenix, AZ, USA
- TV: TNT
Warriors vs Suns: NBA Betting Preview, Predictions & Player Props
Spread: Warriors -9.5 | Total: 227.0
Golden State Warriors Outlook
The Warriors are in the thick of a tightly-contested playoff race, and they’re feeling the pressure. At 46-32, Golden State is battling with three other teams for the fifth seed in the Western Conference, while sitting just a half-game back of Denver for fourth. With only four games remaining, there’s little room for error — and a bounce-back win on Tuesday could be crucial.
Golden State’s five-game win streak was halted on Sunday with a sluggish 106-96 home loss to the Rockets. Stephen Curry had one of his worst showings of the season, finishing with just three points on 1-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc. Expect a strong response from the veteran guard in this matchup, where he’s in a prime spot to bounce back with 25+ points and 4+ made threes against a struggling Suns defense.
Jimmy Butler (17.1 PPG since joining the team) and Jonathan Kuminga (15.6 PPG) have provided secondary scoring behind Curry (24.4 PPG), but the Warriors’ success will largely hinge on their defense and Curry’s ability to set the tone offensively.
Prediction: Golden State should benefit from a get-right spot against a vulnerable Suns squad. If the defense plays to its potential and Curry regains form, the Warriors are well-positioned to cover the -9.5 spread. Expect them to push the pace and surpass the 110-point mark.
Phoenix Suns Outlook
The Suns are unraveling. With Kevin Durant sidelined by an ankle injury and the team riding a six-game losing streak, Phoenix now sits 2.5 games out of the final play-in spot. They’ve lost all momentum, and their postseason hopes are hanging by a thread.
Devin Booker has done everything in his power to keep the Suns competitive. He scored 40 points in Sunday’s loss to the Knicks and is averaging nearly 39 PPG over his last three outings. He’s a strong player prop target for 30+ points again, given the volume and urgency surrounding this matchup.
But the help around Booker has been inconsistent. Phoenix shot just 41.3% from the field and 28.6% from deep against New York. Without Durant and with Bradley Beal still out, there’s little offensive support — making it hard to imagine them keeping up with a motivated Golden State squad.
Prediction
Phoenix will compete early behind Booker, but expect fatigue and lack of depth to catch up late. The Suns are likely to fall short once again, both outright and against the spread.
Final Score Prediction: Warriors 117, Suns 105Best Bets:
Spread: Warriors -9.5
Total: Under 227.0
Stephen Curry Over 24.5 Points
Devin Booker Over 29.5 Points
Jonathan Kuminga Over 12.5 Points
Golden State is locked in and playing with postseason urgency — don’t be surprised if they handle business decisively in this one
- NBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
