Golden State @ Phoenix props

The Suns have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Suns have been the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists). This year, opposing squads have attempted 24.7 free throws per game (5th-most in the league) against the Warriors, finding it easy to get to the charity stripe.

Out of all players in the league, Devin Booker ranks in the 95th percentile for personal fouls, tallying an enormous 3.1 fouls per game playing at home since the start of last season. The Suns have played at the 2nd-most sluggish pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games. The Suns have been the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the NBA while on the road this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore lead to fewer opportunities for scoring and assists).

In contrast to last year's 4.8 rate, Dario Saric's field goal attempts have surged this year to 8.1 per game. Relative to last year's 2.0 mark, Dario Saric's shot attempts from downtown have surged this year to 4.3 per game. Dario Saric has been on the court for a whopping 21.0 minutes per game this year, quite a bit higher than his 13.6 minutes per game last year. This matchup is a tough one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Suns are the visiting squad, their opposition has tallied the fewest 3-point attempts per game in the league against them since the start of last season (31.0). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors grade out 13thbest in in the NBA when playing on the road with 13.9 offensive boards per game this year.

Grayson Allen has successfully made 2.4 3-pointers per game while at home this year, putting him in the 86th percentile out of all players in the league. Grayson Allen has averaged a terrific 31.6 minutes per game this season, a big improvement over his 27.1 minutes per game last season. With respect to scoring, the Phoenix Suns's fantastic 117.3 points per game while on the road places 7th-highest in the league this year. Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has nabbed 9.7 offensive boards per game (8th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Warriors (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to further chances for offense). Grayson Allen has successfully made 92.9% of his free throw attempts this year, putting him in the 89th percentile among all players in the league.

In contrast to last season's 7.6 clip, Jonathan Kuminga's shots from the field have jumped this season to 11.3 per game. This matchup is a tough one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Suns are the visiting squad, their opposition has tallied the fewest 3-point attempts per game in the league against them since the start of last season (31.0). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors grade out 13thbest in in the NBA when playing on the road with 13.9 offensive boards per game this year. Jonathan Kuminga has attempted 4.3 free throws per game this year, a sizeable increase from his 1.9 rate last year.

The matchup against Phoenix is a strong one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; when the Phoenix Suns are playing at home, the opposition's starting Cs have totaled the 25th-most 3-point attempts per game in the league since the start of last season (1.9). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors grade out 13thbest in in the NBA when playing on the road with 13.9 offensive boards per game this year. In contrast to last season's 60.2% clip, Kevon Looney's free-throw prowess has increased this season to 77.4%.

The matchup vs. Phoenix is a good one; when the Phoenix Suns have the home court advantage, they have given up the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to the other team's starting PFs this year (21.8). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors grade out 13thbest in in the NBA when playing on the road with 13.9 offensive boards per game this year. The matchup against the Suns is a positive one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a whopping 5.6 free throws per game this year (30th-most in the NBA).

In comparison to last season's 0.1 mark, Chris Paul's technical fouls have been reduced this season to 0.0 per game. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors grade out 13thbest in in the NBA when playing on the road with 13.9 offensive boards per game this year. Compared to last season's 80.6% rate, Chris Paul's foul-shot effectiveness has increased this season to 92.0%. Since the start of last season when they have the home court advantage, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 5.0 free throws per game (30th-highest in the NBA) against the Suns, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line.

Klay Thompson has sunk an impressive 6.3 baskets per game this season, quite a bit more than his 6.9 mark last season. Compared to last season's 3.8 rate, Klay Thompson's threes converted have jumped this season to 2.8 per game. This matchup is a tough one for shot attempts from downtown; when the Suns are the visiting squad, their opposition has tallied the fewest 3-point attempts per game in the league against them since the start of last season (31.0). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors grade out 13thbest in in the NBA when playing on the road with 13.9 offensive boards per game this year.

Eric Gordon has attempted 11.9 shots per game this year, significantly more than his 9.4 mark last year. Relative to last season's 1.9 rate, Eric Gordon's threes hit have jumped this season to 2.5 per game. Eric Gordon has accumulated 1.4 personal fouls per game when playing on the road this year, ranking him in the 23rd percentile -- among the league's least foul-prone. With respect to scoring, the Phoenix Suns's fantastic 117.3 points per game while on the road places 7th-highest in the league this year. Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has nabbed 9.7 offensive boards per game (8th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Warriors (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to further chances for offense).

With respect to scoring, the Phoenix Suns's fantastic 117.3 points per game while on the road places 7th-highest in the league this year. This year when they are playing at home, opposing starting Cs have totaled 12.5 field goal attempts per game (30th-most in the league) vs. the Warriors, branding this as a good matchup. Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has nabbed 9.7 offensive boards per game (8th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Warriors (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to further chances for offense). In contrast to last year's 65.6% rate, Jusuf Nurkic's free-throw proficiency has surged this year to 81.3%. This year, the other team's starting Cs have attempted 5.9 free throws per game (29th-highest in the league) against the Golden State Warriors, succeeding in their efforts to get to the charity stripe.

Drew Eubanks has sunk a whopping 100.0% of his three-point attempts this year, significantly higher than his 35.4 rate last year. With respect to scoring, the Phoenix Suns's fantastic 117.3 points per game while on the road places 7th-highest in the league this year. Over the last 10 games when they are the visiting team, their opposition has nabbed 9.7 offensive boards per game (8th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Warriors (shortening possessions that could otherwise lead to further chances for offense). Drew Eubanks will likely see a rise in productivity for all stats in light of owning the home court advantage in this contest.

Compared to last year's 4.8 clip, Stephen Curry's three-pointers scored have increased this year to 5.5 per game. Stephen Curry has averaged 31.7 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 80th percentile. Stephen Curry has averaged a measly 0.9 personal fouls per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 2.2 fouls per game last season. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and create bonus opportunities for scoring and assists, and the Golden State Warriors grade out 13thbest in in the NBA when playing on the road with 13.9 offensive boards per game this year. Stephen Curry has made an impressive 6.2 foul shots per game this season, quite a bit higher than his 4.4 mark last season.