Golden State @ Phoenix Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, Kevon Looney lands in the 83rd percentile for personal fouls, registering an enormous 2.6 fouls per game this year. The Warriors have been the 6th-least efficient shooting team in the league while on the road this year. The Golden State Warriors will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 2nd-most sluggish pace visiting team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Suns). This year, opposing squads have brought down 12.1 offensive boards per game (5th-most in the NBA) against the Suns (lengthening possessions that can create added chances for offense). Kevon Looney has converted a lowly 64.3% of his free throws this year, significantly less than his 68.2 rate last year.

Devin Booker has converted a measly 8.9 shots made from the field per game this year, a significant dropoff from his 10.4 mark last year. Devin Booker has accumulated 2.5 personal fouls per game while on his home court this year, putting him in the 78th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone. The Suns have played at the 2nd-least up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games on their home court. The Phoenix Suns rank as the 8th-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce extra chances for scoring and assists).

Out of all players in the NBA, Chris Paul measures in the 22nd percentile for personal fouls, posting a measly 1.2 fouls per game this year. The matchup against the Suns is a tough one for three-point attempts; opposing squads have totaled the 5th-fewest three attempts per game in the NBA this year (32.5). The 5th-most up-tempo pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 13.1 offensive boards per game this year. Relative to last season's 80.6% rate, Chris Paul's foul-shot ability has jumped this season to 92.9%.

Compared to last season's 27.9% rate, Draymond Green's three-point effectiveness has risen this season to 38.9%. Draymond Green has been on the court for 31.6 minutes per game over the last 5 games while on the road, 6.5 more than he's been on the court for over the course of the season on the road. The matchup against the Suns is a positive one; they have allowed the 30th-most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PFs this year (21.8). The 5th-most up-tempo pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 13.1 offensive boards per game this year.

In contrast to last season's 10.2 mark, Stephen Curry's shots from the field hit have fallen this season to 9.0 per game. The Warriors have been the 6th-least efficient shooting team in the league while on the road this year. The Golden State Warriors will likely suffer a reduction in possessions in this game from sharing the court with the 2nd-most sluggish pace visiting team in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Suns). This year, opposing squads have brought down 12.1 offensive boards per game (5th-most in the NBA) against the Suns (lengthening possessions that can create added chances for offense). The matchup against Phoenix is a challenging one for drawing fouls; the other team's starting PGs have attempted a mere 3.2 free throws per game this year when the Suns are on their home court (11th-least in the NBA).

Compared to last season's 35.4% mark, Drew Eubanks's three-point efficiency has jumped this season to 100.0%. The Phoenix Suns check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games when playing at home. The Golden State Warriors have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to more opportunities for the Suns. While on their home court, the Golden State Warriors have given up the 8th-least offensive boards per game (10.0) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists). Drew Eubanks will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing in your home city tends to improve player production in all stat categories.

Bradley Beal has logged 22.9 points per game while at home since the start of last season, placing him in the 93rd percentile -- among the NBA's leaders in this category. Bradley Beal has played 32.7 minutes per game since the start of last season, putting him among the most-used players in the NBA: 87th percentile. The Phoenix Suns check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games when playing at home. The Golden State Warriors have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to more opportunities for the Suns. While on their home court, the Golden State Warriors have given up the 8th-least offensive boards per game (10.0) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Compared to last season's 33.8% mark, Eric Gordon's shooting ability has increased this season to 58.4%. Eric Gordon has made a whopping 2.8 3-pointers per game this year, a big improvement over his 1.9 rate last year. Eric Gordon has been on the court for 30.7 minutes per game when playing away from home this year, ranking in the 78th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Phoenix Suns check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games when playing at home. This year when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 44.2% on three-pointers (29th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Warriors, designating this as a favorable matchup.

The 5th-most up-tempo pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 13.1 offensive boards per game this year. In comparison to last season's 2.3 clip, Andrew Wiggins's number of free throws has risen this season to 3.9 free throws per game.

In comparison to last year's 7.6 rate, Jonathan Kuminga's field goal attempts have spiked this year to 10.5 per game. The matchup against the Suns is a tough one for three-point attempts; opposing squads have totaled the 5th-fewest three attempts per game in the NBA this year (32.5). The 5th-most up-tempo pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 13.1 offensive boards per game this year. Compared to last year's 1.9 mark, Jonathan Kuminga's number of foul shots has spiked this year to 3.5 foul shots per game.

Jusuf Nurkic has sunk 45.8% of his treys over the last 5 games on the road, 18.8% more than he's converted from 3-point range over the course of the year while on the road. The Phoenix Suns check in as the 9th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 20 games when playing at home. This year when they are away from home, the opposing team's starting Cs have totaled 16.5 points per game (28th-most in the league) vs. the Golden State Warriors, making this a favorable matchup for offensive output. The Golden State Warriors have played at the 5th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 5 games away from their home stadium, which should lead to more opportunities for the Suns. While on their home court, the Golden State Warriors have given up the 8th-least offensive boards per game (10.0) in the NBA to their opposition this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them may therefore reduce extra opportunities for scoring and assists).

Klay Thompson has put up a lowly 15.7 points per game this year, significantly less than his 21.3 points per game last year. Klay Thompson has successfully made just 2.8 treys per game this season, a significant dropoff from his 4.3 rate last season. The 5th-most up-tempo pace home offense in the league over the last 5 games has been the Golden State Warriors. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Warriors rank 5thbest in in the NBA with 13.1 offensive boards per game this year. Klay Thompson has attempted 4.0 free throws per game over the last 5 games, 1.5 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season.

Jordan Goodwin has gone over 7.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Moses Moody has gone over 6.5 in 9 of his last 10 games.

Josh Okogie has gone over 7.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.