Golden State Warriors vs Phoenix Suns prediction

Result

Final: Golden State Warriors 122, Phoenix Suns 131 (Phoenix Suns won). Mel’s pick (Phoenix Suns win 59% of the time) was right. Against the spread, Mel’s lean was right.

Mel’s pick

Phoenix Suns win 59% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.

• Golden State Warriors: 41%
• Phoenix Suns: 59%

Projected score

Golden State Warriors 111, Phoenix Suns 107. 6% of the simulations finished as one-score games.

Mel vs the betting line

Vegas has Phoenix Suns −9.5. Mel projects Golden State Warriors by 4.2, so the simulation leans Golden State Warriors +9.5 against the spread.

The total is 218.5; Mel’s projected 218.2 is right around it.

Recent form

Golden State Warriors (0-2) scored 110.6 and allowed 110.2 points a game over their last 5.

Phoenix Suns (0-1) scored 104.2 and allowed 117.6 points a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel and the betting market. Updated Oct 24, 9:22 AM ET.

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Every default-model prediction is saved before the game and graded against the final score on our public results page. Simulations are estimates, not guarantees, and this is not betting advice. 21+ where applicable; if gambling is a problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.