Phoenix Suns defeat Golden State Warriors 131-122: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NBA · Golden State Warriors 122, Phoenix Suns 131
The Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 131-122 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Mortgage Matchup Center. The Golden State Warriors covered the spread as 9.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 221.5, with 253 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns final score and game recap
The Golden State Warriors led 25-22 after the first quarter. The Phoenix Suns led 57-54 at halftime. They outscored the Golden State Warriors 74-68 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Yaxel Lendeborg (Golden State Warriors): 26 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists.
- De'Anthony Melton (Golden State Warriors): 25 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists.
- Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns): 43 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists.
- Miles Bridges (Phoenix Suns): 16 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists.
Who covered the spread in Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns?
The Golden State Warriors covered the spread as 9.5-point underdogs, losing by 9 points.
The spread opened at Phoenix Suns -5.5 and closed at Phoenix Suns -9.5. AiQ's pick was the Phoenix Suns -9.5: a loss.
Did Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns go over or under the total?
The game went over: 253 points combined against a closing total of 221.5, over by 31.5. 111 of the 253 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 225.5 and closed at 221.5. AiQ's pick was the under 221.5: a loss.
How did AiQ's Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns predictions do?
AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Phoenix Suns to win at -410, a win (+$24.39 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Phoenix Suns -9.5, a loss.
- Total: the under 221.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and wrong on the spread and the total.
Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Phoenix Suns team total 116.5: the over, paying -102, with 131 scored.
- First-quarter total 54.5: the under, paying -122, with 47 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Golden State Warriors won the first quarter, paying +164.
- First-half spread: Golden State Warriors +5.5 covered, paying -108.
- First-half total 106.5: the over, paying -115, with 111 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Phoenix Suns won the first half, paying -285.
- Golden State Warriors team total 105.5: the over, paying -110, with 122 scored.
Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Golden State Warriors at +320 and the Phoenix Suns at -420. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Phoenix Suns a 77% favorite. The Phoenix Suns won as the favorite at -420: $23.81 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Phoenix Suns, the best price before the game was -375 at BetRivers: priced below fair (−1.6% value).
The spread moved toward the Phoenix Suns between the open and the close, and the Golden State Warriors covered. The total moved down from 225.5 to 221.5, and the game went over.
Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Golden State Warriors 0-3 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times. That made it three straight losses for the Golden State Warriors.
This result left the Phoenix Suns 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time.
What's next for Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns?
Next for the Golden State Warriors: at the Denver Nuggets on Monday, October 26, 2026. Next for the Phoenix Suns: at the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, October 26, 2026.