Despite recent trends, Chris Paul's assist game is set to light up in the upcoming clash between Golden State and Phoenix.

NBA fans, listen up! We've got a hot take for you on the upcoming NBA showdown between Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns. It's all about Chris Paul, the 12-time All-Star and assist maestro, who's recently made a move to the Warriors. Here's why we're backing the over on Chris Paul's assists where the line is set at 10.

Let's crunch some numbers, shall we? The 38-year-old dynamo averaged 8.73 assists last season. Now, that's a figure that gets any sports nerd's pulse racing. At home, he was dropping 8.48 assists, and on the road, he upped his game with an average of 8.97 assists. Interesting, right?

But hold up, the number crunching isn't over just yet. Last season, CP3 has racked up more than 10.0 assists in 23 games and less than 10.0 assists in 39 games. Over his last 20 games played, he's averaged 7.85 assists. And over the last 10 games, he's averaged 6.5 assists. 

Whew, that's a lot of numbers, right? But hang on, because this is where things start to get spicy.

Over the last 5 games, Paul's averaged  6.8 assists. Now, I know what you're thinking - that's a downward trend, right? True, the stats show that over the last 10 games and the last 5 games, CP3's assists have been trending down.

The Warriors are a team loaded with talent, with players like Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green making up their ranks. But don't let that fool you into thinking Paul will be overshadowed. He's proven time and again that he's a force to be reckoned with, and his assist skills are some of the best in the game.

Coming off the bench or starting, Paul has made it clear that his focus is team success. He's willing to play any role that contributes to that, and his stats show that he thrives in the playmaker role, setting up his teammates for scoring opportunities.

So, despite the recent downward trend, we're backing the over for Chris Paul's assists in the upcoming game. It might seem like a risk, but remember - no risk, no reward. 

So, there you have it - our pick for the upcoming game. Remember, the fun of sports betting lies in the unpredictability of the game. So, place your bets, sit back, and get ready for an electrifying showdown. Let's see if Chris Paul delivers the playmaking magic we're predicting. Game on!