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The Golden State Warriors (24-25) are hosting the Phoenix Suns (31-21) in a primetime matchup on Saturday. The Pacific Division foes are playing for the fourth time this season. Phoenix is going for the season sweep over Golden State. On Dec. 12, the Suns beat the Warriors 119-116. Chris Paul (hand) is out for the Warriors. 

Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET at Chase Center in Golden State. Phoenix is a 2-point favorite in the latest Suns vs. Warriors odds. The over/under for total points is 242.5. Before making any Warriors vs. Suns picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the advanced computer model at SportsLine.

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-plus seasons. The model enters Week 16 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 51-33 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $1,700. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

The model has set its sights on Warriors vs. Suns. You can head to SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Suns vs. Warriors:

  • Warriors vs. Suns spread: Phoenix -2
  • Warriors vs. Suns over/under: 242.5 points
  • Warriors vs. Suns money line: Phoenix -130, Golden State +109
  • PHO: The Suns have hit the 4Q game total Under in 59 of their last 89 games
  • GS: The Warriors have hit the game total Over in 23 of their last 34 games at home
  • Warriors vs. Suns picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Suns can cover

Guard Devin Booker has a high basketball IQ with a great understanding of spacing. Booker owns a nice jumper from the mid-range area with good court vision as a passer. The Kentucky product is seventh in the league in points (27.9) and 10th in assists (7.1). In his last game, Booker tallied 32 points and four assists.

Center Jusuf Nurkic is a bruising big man in the frontcourt. Nurkic sets hard screens that create space for his teammates and has a soft touch around the rim. The 29-year-old is 12th in the league in rebounds (10.2) with 12 points per game. In Tuesday's win over the Bucks, Nurkic had 10 points and 10 boards. See who to back at SportsLine.

Why the Warriors can cover

Guard Stephen Curry is a dominant offensive threat. Curry owns a lighting quick release from any angle with a knack for getting into the lane. The 10-time All-Star ranks sixth in the NBA in points (28) with 4.8 assists per game. He's also shooting 41.7% from downtown on 11.7 3-point attempts. On Feb. 3 against the Hawks, Curry racked up 60 points and made 10 threes.

Forward Jonathan Kuminga has the athleticism to finish above the rim with ease. Kuminga consistently puts the ball on the deck to penetrate the lane. The 21-year-old averages 15.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. On Feb. 5 versus the Nets, Kuminga racked up 28 points and 10 rebounds. See who to back at SportsLine.

How to make Warriors vs. Suns picks

The model has simulated Suns vs. Warriors 10,000 times and is leaning Under on the total, projecting 239 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time. You can only see the picks at SportsLine. 

So who wins Warriors vs. Suns, and which side of the spread hits nearly 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 51-33 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.