Can Golden State get back on track against the struggling Phoenix Suns?
The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors were once viewed as two of the top teams in the Western Conference. That’s why when taking a look at the betting line on Tuesday, something clearly looks off. While these matchups should be competitive, the Warriors are favoured by 11.5 on the NBA odds, which indicates that something is off.
The story here is that the Suns will be without Devin Booker and Chris Paul for this contest, which is going to make it hard for them to compete. Can they at least cover the spread here or will the Warriors run away with this one?
Suns vs. Warriors NBA Betting Odds
The Suns are in a funk as they’ve failed to cover in five of their last six games. For what it’s worth, they have covered six of their last eight Tuesday games, though. It’s hard to trust many of these trends when a number of their starters will be out.
As for the Warriors, they are 9-3 ATS follow a straight-up loss of 10 or more. They are also 5-2-1 in their last eight against teams with a losing record. Golden State has fared well in this series, covering the spread in four straight meetings.
Phoenix Suns
There’s not a lot to like about the Suns tonight given how many key contributors are out. Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Cam Johnson are all out. On top of that, centre Deandre Ayton and forward Torrey Craig are questionable. If that’s the case, then who are the Suns going to be trotting out there for their starting lineup? Just the losses of Booker, Ayton and Paul accounts for 57.7 points per game, so that’s going to put a huge dent in this offence.
Scoring points has been a big challenge for the Suns as they haven’t even reached the 100-point mark in four straight. The team has dropped six straight and 14 of 18. They’re a sinking ship right now and bettors should probably avoid them until they get healthy.
Golden State Warriors
While the Suns have all sorts of bad news in terms of injuries, the Warriors received some good news that they can build upon. Star guard Steph Curry has been upgraded to probably on Tuesday, which should give this lineup a huge boost. They’re just 20-20 on the year and have lost two straight – both at home to Eastern Conference laggards – but this looks like a great spot for them to get back on track. Klay Thompson also missed the team’s most recent game on Saturday but appears to be good to go.
There’s really no way anyone can back the Suns right now given their state of affairs. With the Warriors at home and the positive news of Curry’s return, they’re the better choice tonight.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Suns vs. Warriors?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening 10 Jan 1:17pm | PHO | -12 -110 | O +229 -110 |
| Closing 11 Jan 3:12am | PHO | -12 -122 | O +230.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
| Points |
27.75 |
| Assists |
8.88 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
58.9 |
| Steals |
1.54 |
| Blocks |
1.44 |
| Points |
29.43 |
| Assists |
6.85 |
| Rebounds |
9.27 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
0.82 |
| Points |
33.73 |
| Assists |
7.43 |
| Rebounds |
9.7 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.73 |
| Blocks |
1.36 |
| Points |
30.46 |
| Assists |
6.83 |
| Rebounds |
13.08 |
| FG% |
57.8 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.15 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
| Points |
27.75 |
| Assists |
8.88 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
58.9 |
| Steals |
1.54 |
| Blocks |
1.44 |
| Points |
29.43 |
| Assists |
6.85 |
| Rebounds |
9.27 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
0.82 |
| Points |
33.73 |
| Assists |
7.43 |
| Rebounds |
9.7 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.73 |
| Blocks |
1.36 |
| Points |
30.46 |
| Assists |
6.83 |
| Rebounds |
13.08 |
| FG% |
57.8 |
| Steals |
1.5 |
| Blocks |
1.15 |
Injuries
Deandre Ayton (C)
Chris Paul (PG)
Chris Paul (PG)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Bismack Biyombo (C)
Devin Booker (SG)
Cameron Payne (PG)
Kevin Durant (SF)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Devin Booker (SG)
Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)
Kevon Looney (PF)
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)
Jordan Poole (SG)
Draymond Green (PF)
Jordan Poole (SG)
Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Jordan Poole (SG)
Stephen Curry (PG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Thurs | Ribs - 10 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Ayton is nursing a rib contusion, and he will not face the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Chris Paul (PG) | Out Thurs | Groin - 02 / 05 / 23 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Paul is hobbled by a left groin strain, and he will not partake in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Chris Paul (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 5-7 | 8-3-1 | + - |
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Paul will sit out for Sunday's showdown with the Clippers for rest purposes. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Ayton is taking a day of rest and will not be available Sunday versus the Clippers. |
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| Bismack Biyombo (C) | Prob Sun | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Biyombo is managing a right knee injury, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Devin Booker (SG) | Out Sun | Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Booker will not be in the lineup against the Clippers on Sunday as he will be taking a day of rest. |
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| Cameron Payne (PG) | Prob Tues | Back - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Payne has been idle with lower-back soreness, but it is anticipated that he will return to the court for Game 5 of the Western Conference against the Clippers. |
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| Kevin Durant (SF) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Durant is tending to an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate versus the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Ques Sun | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 6-8 | 9-4-1 | + - |
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Ayton missed the last game as he was given a day of rest, and it is uncertain if he will play versus the Clippers on Sunday. |
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| Devin Booker (SG) | Ques Sun | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 6-8 | 9-4-1 | + - |
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Booker missed the last contest as he was given a day of rest, and it is undetermined if he will suit up on Sunday against the Clippers. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins (SF) | Ques Fri | Ribs - 11 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Wiggins is dealing with a left costal cartilage fracture, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF) | Ques Fri | Toe - 07 / 05 / 23 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Baldwin Jr. missed the previous two games with left toe soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers. |
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| Kevon Looney (PF) | Prob Thurs | Illness - 04 / 05 / 23 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Looney is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF) | Prob Sat | Toe - 28 / 04 / 23 | 4-4 | 4-4 | + - |
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Baldwin Jr. is managing left toe soreness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers. |
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| Jordan Poole (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 22 / 04 / 23 | 5-5 | 5-5 | + - |
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Poole is expected to suit up for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings despite a left ankle sprain. |
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| Draymond Green (PF) | Elig Sun | Suspension - 19 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 5-6 | + - |
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Green has been handed a one-game suspension for stepping on an opponent's chest, but he is expected to return to the court in time for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings. |
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| Jordan Poole (SG) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 19 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 5-6 | + - |
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Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will dress for Game 3 with the Kings in the Western Conference first round. |
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| Andrew Wiggins (SF) | Prob Thurs | Shoulder - 19 / 04 / 23 | 5-6 | 5-6 | + - |
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Wiggins is nursing right shoulder soreness, but it is not expected to affect his status against the Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Jordan Poole (SG) | Ques Mon | Ankle - 16 / 04 / 23 | 6-7 | 7-6 | + - |
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Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, leaving his status for Game 2 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings up in the air. |
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| Stephen Curry (PG) | Prob Sun | Hip - 08 / 04 / 23 | 8-7 | 8-7 | + - |
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Curry is dealing with a right hip contusion, but it is predicted that he will lace up versus the Trail Blazers on Sunday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 10 Jan 1:17pm PHO -12 -110 O +229 -110 Closing 11 Jan 3:12am PHO -12 -122 O +230.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
Points 27.75
Assists 8.88
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 58.9
Steals 1.54
Blocks 1.44
Points 29.43
Assists 6.85
Rebounds 9.27
FG% 63
Steals 1.35
Blocks 0.82
Points 33.73
Assists 7.43
Rebounds 9.7
FG% 63
Steals 1.73
Blocks 1.36
Points 30.46
Assists 6.83
Rebounds 13.08
FG% 57.8
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.15
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
Points 27.75
Assists 8.88
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 58.9
Steals 1.54
Blocks 1.44
Points 29.43
Assists 6.85
Rebounds 9.27
FG% 63
Steals 1.35
Blocks 0.82
Points 33.73
Assists 7.43
Rebounds 9.7
FG% 63
Steals 1.73
Blocks 1.36
Points 30.46
Assists 6.83
Rebounds 13.08
FG% 57.8
Steals 1.5
Blocks 1.15
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Injuries
Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Thurs Ribs - 10 / 05 / 23Chris Paul (PG)
Out Thurs Groin - 02 / 05 / 23Chris Paul (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23Bismack Biyombo (C)
Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Devin Booker (SG)
Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23Cameron Payne (PG)
Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 23Kevin Durant (SF)
Prob Sun Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23Deandre Ayton (C)
Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Devin Booker (SG)
Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Ques Fri Ribs - 11 / 05 / 23Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)
Ques Fri Toe - 07 / 05 / 23Kevon Looney (PF)
Prob Thurs Illness - 04 / 05 / 23Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF)
Prob Sat Toe - 28 / 04 / 23Jordan Poole (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 22 / 04 / 23Draymond Green (PF)
Elig Sun Suspension - 19 / 04 / 23Jordan Poole (SG)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 19 / 04 / 23Andrew Wiggins (SF)
Prob Thurs Shoulder - 19 / 04 / 23Jordan Poole (SG)
Ques Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 23Stephen Curry (PG)
Prob Sun Hip - 08 / 04 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Deandre Ayton (C) Out Thurs Ribs - 10 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Ayton is nursing a rib contusion, and he will not face the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Chris Paul (PG) Out Thurs Groin - 02 / 05 / 23 2-3 3-2 + - Paul is hobbled by a left groin strain, and he will not partake in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Nuggets.
Chris Paul (PG) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 5-7 8-3-1 + - Paul will sit out for Sunday's showdown with the Clippers for rest purposes.
Deandre Ayton (C) Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Ayton is taking a day of rest and will not be available Sunday versus the Clippers.
Bismack Biyombo (C) Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Biyombo is managing a right knee injury, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Devin Booker (SG) Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Booker will not be in the lineup against the Clippers on Sunday as he will be taking a day of rest.
Cameron Payne (PG) Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Payne has been idle with lower-back soreness, but it is anticipated that he will return to the court for Game 5 of the Western Conference against the Clippers.
Kevin Durant (SF) Prob Sun Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Durant is tending to an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate versus the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Deandre Ayton (C) Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 6-8 9-4-1 + - Ayton missed the last game as he was given a day of rest, and it is uncertain if he will play versus the Clippers on Sunday.
Devin Booker (SG) Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 6-8 9-4-1 + - Booker missed the last contest as he was given a day of rest, and it is undetermined if he will suit up on Sunday against the Clippers.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Andrew Wiggins (SF) Ques Fri Ribs - 11 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Wiggins is dealing with a left costal cartilage fracture, and it remains to be seen if he will face the Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF) Ques Fri Toe - 07 / 05 / 23 2-2 2-2 + - Baldwin Jr. missed the previous two games with left toe soreness, and it is up in the air if he will play in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers.
Kevon Looney (PF) Prob Thurs Illness - 04 / 05 / 23 2-3 3-2 + - Looney is nursing an illness, but it is not expected to impact his status versus the Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. (SF) Prob Sat Toe - 28 / 04 / 23 4-4 4-4 + - Baldwin Jr. is managing left toe soreness, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers.
Jordan Poole (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 22 / 04 / 23 5-5 5-5 + - Poole is expected to suit up for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings despite a left ankle sprain.
Draymond Green (PF) Elig Sun Suspension - 19 / 04 / 23 5-6 5-6 + - Green has been handed a one-game suspension for stepping on an opponent's chest, but he is expected to return to the court in time for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings.
Jordan Poole (SG) Prob Thurs Ankle - 19 / 04 / 23 5-6 5-6 + - Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will dress for Game 3 with the Kings in the Western Conference first round.
Andrew Wiggins (SF) Prob Thurs Shoulder - 19 / 04 / 23 5-6 5-6 + - Wiggins is nursing right shoulder soreness, but it is not expected to affect his status against the Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round.
Jordan Poole (SG) Ques Mon Ankle - 16 / 04 / 23 6-7 7-6 + - Poole is tending to a left ankle sprain, leaving his status for Game 2 of the Western Conference first round versus the Kings up in the air.
Stephen Curry (PG) Prob Sun Hip - 08 / 04 / 23 8-7 8-7 + - Curry is dealing with a right hip contusion, but it is predicted that he will lace up versus the Trail Blazers on Sunday.