Warriors vs Suns

Here's all you need to know ahead of the Warriors' showdown with the Suns on Monday night.

- Time: 10 p.m. Suns: Josh Okogie (nasal fracture) is available. ET / 7 p.m.

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Austin Wang previews and provides a best bet for Monday's NBA matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Golden State Warriors.

However, the Suns struggle with depth and I expect the Warriors to narrow the gap as the game progresses. On the flip side, the Suns are one of the better first quarter ATS teams in the league. Even though I think there is value on the Suns as 4.5-point underdogs, I am unwilling to fade the Warriors at home. In fact, the Warriors have the third-worst first quarter ATS record (29-38-1, 14-20-1 at home) in the league. [Bucks](https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/odds/milwaukee-bucks) on Saturday night and may be in for a let-down spot. Besides the Denver [Nuggets](https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/odds/denver-nuggets), these teams have the shortest odds to win the Western Conference. The content on this page is for informational purposes only. We may be compensated for the links provided on this page. Phoenix is 36-30-1 ATS in the first quarter and 4-0-1 in its previous five games. Since the All-Star break, the Suns lead the league in Net Rating (+9.9), per Get up-to-the-minute [NBA odds](https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/odds)here. Despite losing multiple key role players, such as Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson, in the Durant trade, the Suns have continued to play well.

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Phoenix Suns at Golden State Warriors on March 13. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

The Over/Under for this game is currently set at 239 points and looking back at their previous matchups this season, it's not surprising to see such a high total. Looking at recent history between these two teams, the Over has hit in four of the last five meetings. Unfortunately for the Warriors, they'll be without Andrew Wiggins for this game. However, the Suns have some challenges of their own, with Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson no longer in the mix. However, with Golden State's poor road record and the Suns' recent success, it's hard to lean either way. Furthermore, with the Warriors needing to win for the remainder of the season, I expect Curry to be even more aggressive. Overall, this game is shaping up to be an interesting matchup with both teams missing key players. Tonight’s Warriors and Suns matchup presents a great opportunity for NBA bettors to earn some money. The closest game between the two teams this season was still an 11-point victory for Phoenix, which highlights their dominance over the Warriors. This leaves both teams without some of their top players, making the game much more unpredictable. He knows how to get his against this Suns squad. In their last game against the Bucks, he scored a remarkable 36 points, demonstrating that he's back in top form.

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