The Phoenix Suns (41-29) open a 5-game road trip Saturday with the first of 2 consecutive games against the San Antonio Spurs (15-55). Tip-off for Saturday’s game is at 8 p.m. ET at Frost Bank Center. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Spurs odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Spurs lead 2-0.
The Suns, 7th in the Western Conference and holding the top play-in spot with the same record as the sixth-place Dallas Mavericks, have won 2 games in a row and 6 of their last 9. They are coming off a 128-115 home win over the Atlanta Hawks as 9-point favorites behind 22 made three-pointers.
The Spurs have lost their last 2 games and 5 of their last 6. They are in last place on the conference and have been eliminated from postseason contention. They played Friday night, losing 99-97 to the Memphis Grizzlies at home when they were 6.5-point favorites.