The San Antonio Spurs (9-15) will clash against the Phoenix Suns (11-13) at Mexico City Arena. The game can be seen on NBATV at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Spurs (12-point favorites) were defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers, 117-109, while the Suns (6.5-point favorites) fell to the Memphis Grizzlies, 115-108. The San Antonio game went 7.5 points over the projected point total of 218.5, while the Phoenix game finished 7 points under the projected point total of 230.
San Antonio did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (20-25; 80.0 percent) while Phoenix had a much better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 15.5). Phoenix’s Kelly Oubre Jr. had a good game, recording 14 points and 13 rebounds. San Antonio was led by LaMarcus Aldridge, who had 18 points and 10 rebounds.
The Spurs captured this series last year, securing victories in three out of four games. In the most recent game, San Antonio won 126-124. The Spurs’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Suns. San Antonio had a rate of 28.6, while Phoenix posted a mark of 12.0. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Of the Spurs’ 24 games, 13 have finished over the total. San Antonio comes into the game with records of 9-15 straight up (SU) and 5-18-1 against the spread (ATS).
Suns games tend to finish over the O/U total (58.3 percent). Additionally, Phoenix is 11-13 SU and 14-10 ATS.
Phoenix should have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Suns currently rank sixth in offensive efficiency, while San Antonio ranks 23rd in defensive efficiency.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Spurs, ATS Winner – Spurs, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Suns rank 22nd in second chance points per game (12.3) while the Spurs rank 26th (12.0).
- Phoenix ranks second in points off turnovers per game (20.3) while San Antonio ranks 26th (15.0).
- The Spurs rank eighth in blocks per game (5.7) while the Suns rank 25th (4.0).
- San Antonio ranks 11th in rebounds per game (45.6) while Phoenix ranks 26th (42.5).
- Phoenix averages 14.2 fast break points per game, which ranks 10th in the league. San Antonio ranks 15th in fast break points allowed per game (13.4).
- The Suns rank eighth in three pointers attempted per game (35.7) while the Spurs rank last (25.7).
- The Suns average 48.6 points in the paint per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. The Spurs rank 13th in points allowed in the paint per game (47.8).
- Phoenix ranks first in assists per game (28.4) while San Antonio ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (25.5).
- In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, San Antonio is 1-0 and Phoenix is 2-2.
- The Spurs are 9-12 when they score above 100 points, while the Suns are 11-11.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, San Antonio and Phoenix have both had 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Suns are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Spurs are 2-3.
- The Suns have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Phoenix has defeated opponents by an average of 1.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Spurs have scored an average of 110.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 116.6 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
