The Golden State Warriors host the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference tilt to tip off the season on Tuesday night. In 2022-23, the Suns went 45-37 and secured the 4th seed. On the other side, Golden State logged a 44-38 record and owned the sixth seed in the West. Both clubs were eliminated in the Western Conference Semifinals. 

The game at Chase Center in San Francisco is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Golden State is a 1-point favorite in the latest Suns vs. Warriors consensus odds, while the over/under for total points scored is set at 234.5. (See up-to-date lines for every game on our NBA odds page.) Before you make any Suns vs. Warriors or NBA picks, you NEED to see what the SportsLine Projection Model has to say.

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The model knows Golden State guard Stephen Curry headlines the group heading into his 15th season. Curry is an exceptional player due to his limitless range and precise playmaking. The nine-time All-Star averaged 29.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game during the 2022-23 regular season. He also knocked down 42% of his 3-pointers on 11 attempts per game. 

The model also knows Phoenix forward Kevin Durant continues to be one of the best players in the world. Durant's length gives opposing defenders problems due to his knack for shooting right over them. The 14-time All-Star put up 29.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5 assists per contest in 2022-23. 

The model has simulated Suns vs. Warriors 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Under on the total, and it also says one side of the spread hits 60% of the time!

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