San Antonio Spurs (23-29) vs Phoenix Suns (26-28)
Game Info: Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Moody Center)
Betting Odds: San Antonio Spurs +2 -- Over/Under: 237 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TNT
The Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs meet Thursday in NBA action at the Moody Center. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Rockets and Grizzlies, and they play the Bulls, Raptors, and Grizzlies next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.2 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 115 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.3 points and 6 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 26.2 points and 4 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.5 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Celtics, beat the Wizards, and then play the Pistons, Pelicans, and Rockets next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 113.2 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.3 points and 11 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 21.6 points and 7.8 assists. Devin Vassell is the third double-digit scorer and Stephon Castle is dishing 3.5 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.1 rebounds per game.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Suns have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Spurs have won seven of their last eight home games against Suns teams that held a losing record.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last four games as home underdogs following a road loss.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Spurs have lost 12 of their last 13 games against Pacific Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Suns have won eight of their last nine road games against the Spurs.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Suns have covered the spread in four of their last five games as road favorites against the Spurs.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (18.0).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (69.2%).
- The Suns rank 29th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.5).
- The Suns rank 29th for points in the paint per game (41.9) this season.
Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
The San Antonio Spurs will be without Riley Minix and Charles Bassey. Victor Wembanyama is doubtful with an illness.
The Suns will be without Cody Martin, while Grayson Allen and Devin Booker are questionable.
Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
Nobody has been bashed by the Phoenix Suns more than me this season, as they've arguably been the most underachieving team in the league. I don't want to back the Suns, especially when they're 19-34-1 ATS which is easily the worst cover team in the NBA. With that said, the Spurs have cooled off over the last month, have lost seven of their last 10 games, and they'll likely be without Wembanyama. Even the Suns should be able to take advantage of this spot. Heck, the Suns beat the Spurs by 11 points back in December. I'll lay the bucket with the Suns, assuming Wembanyama doesn't play.
Randy’s Pick Phoenix Suns -2
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
