NBA fans get a special treat for Halloween as they get to watch Victor Wembanyama and Kevin Durant battle it out on TNT. Tip-off is at 10 ET, right after the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers finish the first part of the double-header. I've prepared a Same Game Parlay which you can read below.
Don't forget to also check out our NBA Predictions page for picks on the side and total for the other 2 games being played tonight, but without further ado let's jump into my SGP for Spurs vs Suns!
Over 226 Total Points (-110)
It will be all about pace in tonight's game at the Valley. San Antonio ranks 7th averaging 103.5 possessions per game, while the Sun are at 102.1 per game which ranks them just 3 spots below. Defensively, the Spurs appear to be on the same path as last season having only the 27th best defensive rating. They've already allowed 120+ points twice in 3 games played, that could very well be the case again tonight against one of the more talented offensive teams we have in the NBA. Phoenix just exploded for 126 points in their home win against Utah, it was the 4th time in 7 games so far this season (preseason included) in which they've put up at least 122 points. The over has cashed in 5 of 6 home games for the Suns, while the last 10 meetings between these teams have averaged 225.7 points. I think a bet on the over is a pretty good one here.
Eric Gordon Over 2.5 Made Threes (-130)
Gordon has benefited quite a lot from the absence of Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. He's averaging the 3rd highest amount of shots per game in his career so far with 15.3 per game. Although his efficiency from downtown is at only 29% in the 3 games played so far, he should have a big night against the Spurs who are arguably one of the 3 worst defensive teams in the NBA. Opponents are shooting 38.1% from three-point land against them on the road this season which ranks 5th worst in the league. With most of the Spurs defensive efforts being focused on containing Kevin Durant, players like Gordon and Grayson Allen will get a ton of open looks. Gordon is making 2.4 threes per game in his last 5 regular season meetings with San Antonio, while shooting an impressive 60% from downtown. I think he should be able to reach 3 threes with ease here.