The Phoenix Suns (2-1) will host the San Antonio Spurs (1-2) in a Western Conference showdown on Tuesday night. This will be the first of four regular-season matchups between these clubs during the 2023-24 NBA season. The Suns have been in control of this series lately, notching seven straight wins over San Antonio. Devin Booker (ankle) and Bradley Beal (back) are out for the Suns.
Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. The Suns are 3-0 against the spread this season, while the Over has hit in two of San Antonio's three games. Phoenix is a 6.5-point favorite in the latest Spurs vs. Suns odds, while the over/under for total points is 225.5. Before making any Suns vs. Spurs picks, you need to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer simulation model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five seasons. The model enters Week 2 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a 77-41 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $3,000. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Spurs vs. Suns and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Now, here are several NBA odds and betting lines for Suns vs. Spurs:
- Spurs vs. Suns spread: Phoenix -6.5
- Spurs vs. Suns Over-Under: 225.5 points
- Spurs vs. Suns money line: Phoenix -276, San Antonio +222
- SA: Has hit the money line in nine of its last 24 games
- PHO: Has hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 42 of its last 62 games
- Spurs vs. Suns picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Suns can cover
Forward Kevin Durant is the best player on the floor for both sides. Durant utilizes his rare ball-handling and shooting skills to create efficient offensive chances. The 13-time All-Star leads the team in scoring (27.7) and assists (4.0) with 8.7 rebounds per game. On Oct. 26 against the Lakers, Durant finished a season-high of 39 points and 11 boards.
Guard Eric Gordon has stepped up offensively in the absence of Booker and Beal. Gordon is a smooth shooting option on the perimeter with the ability to put the ball on the deck. The 34-year-old is averaging 15.3 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. He's finished with at least 15 points in two straight games, and in his last outing, Gordon totaled 21 points, four assists, and knocked down three 3-pointers. See which team to pick here.
Why the Spurs can cover
Forward Keldon Johnson is an athletic three-level scorer who can shoot the three but also put the ball on the floor and attack the rim. The Kentucky product is averaging 14 points, six rebounds, and four assists per game. He's finished with at least 17 points in two of his last three games. In a loss to the Rockets on Friday, Johnson racked up 20 points, four boards, and four assists.
Power forward Zach Collins brings lots of energy to the court. Collins is a well-rounded player who attacks the boards and finishes around the rim with ease. The Gonzaga product is averaging 10.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per contest. On Oct. 25 against the Dallas Mavericks, Collins totaled 14 points, five rebounds, and three assists. See which team to pick here.
How to make Spurs vs. Suns picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 231 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Suns vs. Spurs, and which side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Spurs vs. Suns spread you need to jump on Tuesday, all from the model on a 77-41 roll on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, and find out.
