Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors 25 October 2026 Prediction

The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors opened the season with lopsided losses. Phoenix fell 124-83 to Portland, while Golden State lost 127-105 to the Lakers. The Suns have three days to prepare for this matchup; the Warriors face Memphis the day before.

Phoenix Suns Struggle in Portland

Phoenix fell behind Portland 21-0 at the start and never recovered, losing 124-83. The deficit reached 52 points in the fourth quarter. Devin Booker scored 23 points but received little help from his teammates.

The Suns lack reliable outside shooting and are without their starting center. They made just 6 of 31 three-point attempts against Portland. With Mark Williams injured, Maluach started at center, though he is not yet ready to match up with the league’s top big men. Phoenix will have to manage its center rotation without Williams until at least February.

Phoenix Suns Predicted Lineup: Booker – Jalen Green, Brooks – Bridges, Maluach

Out: Mark Williams (injury)

Manager: Jordan Ott

Golden State May Rest Veteran Players

The Warriors opened with a 127-105 loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles, including a third quarter they lost 36-16. Curry and Lendeborg could help Golden State improve, but injuries to key players have limited the team’s options. The back-to-back schedule adds another concern ahead of the trip to Phoenix, as Steve Kerr has acknowledged.

“Fans buy tickets hoping to see Steph and the other veterans, but then we have back-to-backs and don’t play them. That’s why I tell fans to check the schedule carefully before buying tickets: we’ll have to rest not just Steph, but several older players. Otherwise, we can’t get through the season,” Kerr warned.

Porzingis may also remain unavailable. His symptoms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome have returned, and the team is reportedly exploring trade options.

Golden State Warriors Predicted Lineup: Curry – Melton, Santos – Lendeborg, Draymond Green

Out: Butler and Moody (injuries), Porzingis (illness)

Manager: Steve Kerr

Golden State Won Three Regular-Season Meetings

The Warriors won three of four meetings in the 2025-26 regular season, by scores of 118-107, 119-116 and 101-97. Their lone loss was 99-98. Phoenix then beat Golden State 111-96 in the play-in tournament.

Phoenix Suns vs Golden State Warriors Prediction: Phoenix Suns Handicap -3.5

Main prediction: Phoenix has had three days to prepare for its home opener after the heavy loss in Portland. Golden State has several injured players, and its veterans may have limited playing time after facing Memphis the previous day. The pick is Phoenix Suns -3.5.

Totals pick: Phoenix made fewer than 19% of its threes against Portland, while Golden State will be playing on consecutive days. The teams scored no more than 207 combined points in each of their last three meetings. Consider under 225.5 total points.