The Phoenix Suns have been in a state of rebuild ever since Steve Nash left the Valley, and they don’t seem to be getting out of that any time soon. After a season-opening win Phoenix has lost five straight games to drop back to its familiar spot among the dregs of the Western Conference. The Suns are hoping to show some signs of life when they host the San Antonio Spurs this week.
The Spurs aren’t the same perennial power they used to be but they have always shown the ability to reinvent themselves. The newest iteration doesn’t have star small forward Kawhi Leonard any longer but San Antonio has still started this season nicely with its new crew.
The Spurs hope to be in the second tier of Western Conference teams and a win on the road in this one would be another step toward that goal in NBA wagering.
This NBA basketball game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenix Suns will be held at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona at 5 p.m ET on Wednesday, October 31st, 2018. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN.
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Odds Analysis
The Suns are 1-5 on the season. They have only played two games at home and split them, beating the Mavericks while losing to the Lakers. The schedule has not been easy as Phoenix has been on the road four times this season and lost them all.
The Spurs are 4-2 on the season but they have only played two road games thus far and split them. They beat the Lakers by a point in overtime and lost to the Trail Blazers. San Antonio’s record is good so far but it has won a lot of close games and the jury is still out about the actual strength of this team.
The Spurs-Suns game will have a live betting component to it that allows gamblers to make wagers on this contest even after tip-off. It’s a unique feature and one many sharp bettors like to use to pad their bankroll.
Player to Watch
DeMar DeRozan -- While things seem to be working out nicely in Toronto for Leonard, it’s going equally well for DeRozan in San Antonio. The two were part of a trade in July and so far that deal seems to be working out for both sides.
DeRozan is averaging 27.8 points and 7.8 assists in his first few games with the Spurs, leading the team in both categories. He was a great player with the Raptors as well, but it’s never a guarantee that the success will translate right away when a player joins a new team, even if they are really talented individually.
DeRozan finished with 34 points, nine assists and six rebounds on Monday night, coming up clutch in the final minutes as he helped the Spurs to a 113-108 overtime win against the Mavericks. He will look to build upon the momentum of his best game of the season in this contest on the road.
Injury Report
Devin Booker -- The Suns star shooting guard has missed two straight games with an injury to his left hamstring. It’s not considered serious, but the team is being cautious not to bring back its most critical player on the court too early.
Booker is averaging 27.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game through the first four contests of the year. The 22-year-old, in his third season now in the league, will again be the centerpoint of this team this year. He is considered day-to-day at this point so keep an eye on this story as he is player who can greatly impact this game.
Free NBA ATS Picks
If Booker plays, the Suns could be a sneaky good bet to pull off this upset. Young teams play much better at home and that’s the case here. However, with so much uncertainty around his injury, it’s too much to ask to back Phoenix.
The Spurs have the best coach in the NBA in Gregg Popovich and the deeper team. Take San Antonio to win this game by a closer-than-comfortable margin. Don’t forget about the live betting features for this and many other NBA games this season.
NBA ATS Pick: San Antonio Spurs 116, Phoenix Suns 111
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