The Phoenix Suns haven't lost since October, but they'll get one of their toughest tests of the season on Friday when they hit the road and put their franchise-record 18-game win streak on the line against the Golden State Warriors.
This upcoming battle with the Golden State Warriors is going to be one of their biggest challenges yet, though. Golden State is 18-3 on the season and have gotten a couple of rest days after losing to the Suns back on November 30th. That loss broke a seven-game winning streak for Golden State. Will the Warriors get their revenge or can the Suns somehow stretch this streak all the way to 19 games?
Golden State is a 7-point favourite to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 216.5.
Suns vs. Warriors NBA Betting Odds
The Suns are 11-5 against the spread in their last 16 games overall and 16-5 ATS in their past 21 games played on a Friday. The spread hasn’t been nice to them when coming into the second game of a back-to-back, as they are just 1-4-1 ATS under those circumstances. Phoenix has seen the under go 6-1-1 in their last eight games when entering the contest as the underdog.
On the other hand, the Warriors are undefeated against the spread in their last six games played on a Friday. Golden State has also been able to win nine of their last 10 games against the spread when going up against teams with a winning road record.
Phoenix Suns
One of the big stories here is that Devin Booker won’t be active for this game against the Warriors after he suffered a hamstring strain. He missed the second half against the Warriors a few days ago and the Suns still pulled away with a win, so they should feel confident. Phoenix relied heavily upon their defence in the last matchup and it worked out. They held Steph Curry to 4-of-21 shooting and only gave him one free throw. Phoenix owns the seventh-best defence in the league in terms of points-per-game allowed and that game was a beautiful example of it. Everything is clicking right now for the Suns but a road trip to Golden State could cool them off.
Golden State Warriors
Outside of that horrible shooting night a few days ago, Steph Curry is still undoubtedly a leading candidate for the MVP award. The point guard is averaging 27.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.6 assists per contest for the Dubs. However, with how much attention he was given in the last matchup with the Suns, other players on the roster will need to step up here. Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole are the two guys that they lean on offensively when Steph isn’t on the court. Poole has shown flashes of incredible scoring potential with his 18.5 points per game, but the consistency hasn’t been there at all. The Warriors have one of the best all-around rosters in the league and will have home-court advantage this time around. That will probably be the difference – especially with Booker out.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Suns vs. Warriors?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 2 Dec 10:11pm | PHO | -7 -110 | O +216 -110 |
| Closing 4 Dec 2:39am | PHO | -7 -110 | O +215 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
| Points |
26.79 |
| Assists |
10.8 |
| Rebounds |
10.22 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
1.86 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
25.47 |
| Assists |
6.96 |
| Rebounds |
7.3 |
| FG% |
61.6 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
23.3 |
| Assists |
8.31 |
| Rebounds |
8.92 |
| FG% |
70 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
26.91 |
| Assists |
6.64 |
| Rebounds |
7.18 |
| FG% |
72.7 |
| Steals |
1.18 |
| Blocks |
1.18 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
| Points |
26.79 |
| Assists |
10.8 |
| Rebounds |
10.22 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
1.86 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
25.47 |
| Assists |
6.96 |
| Rebounds |
7.3 |
| FG% |
61.6 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
23.3 |
| Assists |
8.31 |
| Rebounds |
8.92 |
| FG% |
70 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1 |
| Points |
26.91 |
| Assists |
6.64 |
| Rebounds |
7.18 |
| FG% |
72.7 |
| Steals |
1.18 |
| Blocks |
1.18 |
Injuries
Jae Crowder (SF)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Torrey Craig (SF)
Landry Shamet (PG)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Cameron Payne (PG)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Gary Payton II (PG)
Klay Thompson (SG)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Jordan Poole (SG)
Klay Thompson (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | Prob Thurs | Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 0-3 | + - |
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Crowder is battling a left shoulder injury, but it is expected that he will face the Mavericks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | day-to-day | Leg - 08 / 05 / 22 | 1-3 | 0-4 | + - |
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Crowder exited Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Mavericks due to a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will return. |
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| Torrey Craig (SF) | Prob Tues | Elbow - 06 / 05 / 22 | 2-3 | 1-4 | + - |
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Craig is nursing a right elbow contusion, but it is projected that he will play the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Landry Shamet (PG) | Prob Sun | Foot - 15 / 04 / 22 | 7-6 | 6-7 | + - |
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Shamet is bothered by a left foot sprain, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Pelicans. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 | 8-6 | 6-8 | + - |
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Ayton will not be active for Sunday's clash versus the Kings as he will be handed a day of rest. |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | Out Sun | Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 | 8-6 | 6-8 | + - |
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Crowder will not be available against the Kings on Sunday as he will have a day of rest. |
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| Cameron Payne (PG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 | 9-6 | 6-9 | + - |
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Payne is dealing with right knee soreness, and it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the winner of the Play-In. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 | 9-8 | 6-11 | + - |
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Ayton missed the previous outing with a sore right ankle, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jazz on Friday. |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | Ques Fri | Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 | 9-8 | 6-11 | + - |
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Crowder sat out the previous game with a sore right ankle, and it is uncertain if he will be available Friday against the Jazz. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 02 / 04 / 22 | 9-9 | 7-11 | + - |
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Ayton will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Thunder as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 12 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Porter Jr. missed the previous game with right foot soreness, but it is projected that he will take the court in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Mavericks. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Mon | Hand - 09 / 05 / 22 | 2-2 | 2-2 | + - |
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Porter Jr. is hampered by a right hand contusion, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Grizzlies. |
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| Gary Payton II (PG) | out for season | Elbow - 03 / 05 / 22 | 2-4 | 3-3 | + - |
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Payton II has a fractured left elbow, and he is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season. |
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| Klay Thompson (SG) | Prob Tues | Knee - 03 / 05 / 22 | 2-4 | 3-3 | + - |
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Thompson is expected to take on the Grizzlies for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals despite right knee soreness. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Late May | Neck - 27 / 04 / 22 | 2-6 | 4-4 | + - |
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Iguodala is sidelined with a left cervical disk injury, and he will not be available until the end of May. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Prob Thurs | Neck - 18 / 04 / 22 | 5-6 | 7-4 | + - |
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Iguodala is battling neck spasms, but it is expected that he will be active for Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Nuggets. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Ques Sat | Foot - 10 / 04 / 22 | 7-7 | 9-5 | + - |
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Porter Jr. is managing a left foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Nuggets. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Ques Sat | Hip - 10 / 04 / 22 | 7-7 | 9-5 | + - |
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Iguodala is tending to a left hip injury, and it is undetermined if he will be active for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Nuggets. |
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| Jordan Poole (SG) | Prob Sat | Hand - 09 / 04 / 22 | 7-7 | 9-5 | + - |
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Poole is bothered by right hand soreness, but he is expected to face the Spurs on Saturday. |
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| Klay Thompson (SG) | Out Sat | Rest - 08 / 04 / 22 | 8-7 | 9-6 | + - |
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Thompson will not partake in Saturday's contest against the Spurs, as he will be given a day of rest. |
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PHOENIX SUNS
105 -
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
115
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 2 Dec 10:11pm PHO -7 -110 O +216 -110 Closing 4 Dec 2:39am PHO -7 -110 O +215 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
Points 26.79
Assists 10.8
Rebounds 10.22
FG% 63.4
Steals 1.86
Blocks 1.09
Points 25.47
Assists 6.96
Rebounds 7.3
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.35
Blocks 1.09
Points 23.3
Assists 8.31
Rebounds 8.92
FG% 70
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1
Points 26.91
Assists 6.64
Rebounds 7.18
FG% 72.7
Steals 1.18
Blocks 1.18
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
Points 26.79
Assists 10.8
Rebounds 10.22
FG% 63.4
Steals 1.86
Blocks 1.09
Points 25.47
Assists 6.96
Rebounds 7.3
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.35
Blocks 1.09
Points 23.3
Assists 8.31
Rebounds 8.92
FG% 70
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1
Points 26.91
Assists 6.64
Rebounds 7.18
FG% 72.7
Steals 1.18
Blocks 1.18
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Injuries
Jae Crowder (SF)
Prob Thurs Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 22Jae Crowder (SF)
day-to-day Leg - 08 / 05 / 22Torrey Craig (SF)
Prob Tues Elbow - 06 / 05 / 22Landry Shamet (PG)
Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 04 / 22Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22Jae Crowder (SF)
Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22Cameron Payne (PG)
Prob Sun Knee - 09 / 04 / 22Deandre Ayton (C)
Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22Jae Crowder (SF)
Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Sun Rest - 02 / 04 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Wed Foot - 12 / 05 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Mon Hand - 09 / 05 / 22Gary Payton II (PG)
out for season Elbow - 03 / 05 / 22Klay Thompson (SG)
Prob Tues Knee - 03 / 05 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Late May Neck - 27 / 04 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Prob Thurs Neck - 18 / 04 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Ques Sat Foot - 10 / 04 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Ques Sat Hip - 10 / 04 / 22Jordan Poole (SG)
Prob Sat Hand - 09 / 04 / 22Klay Thompson (SG)
Out Sat Rest - 08 / 04 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jae Crowder (SF) Prob Thurs Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 22 1-2 0-3 + - Crowder is battling a left shoulder injury, but it is expected that he will face the Mavericks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Jae Crowder (SF) day-to-day Leg - 08 / 05 / 22 1-3 0-4 + - Crowder exited Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Mavericks due to a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will return.
Torrey Craig (SF) Prob Tues Elbow - 06 / 05 / 22 2-3 1-4 + - Craig is nursing a right elbow contusion, but it is projected that he will play the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Landry Shamet (PG) Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 04 / 22 7-6 6-7 + - Shamet is bothered by a left foot sprain, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Pelicans.
Deandre Ayton (C) Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 8-6 6-8 + - Ayton will not be active for Sunday's clash versus the Kings as he will be handed a day of rest.
Jae Crowder (SF) Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 8-6 6-8 + - Crowder will not be available against the Kings on Sunday as he will have a day of rest.
Cameron Payne (PG) Prob Sun Knee - 09 / 04 / 22 9-6 6-9 + - Payne is dealing with right knee soreness, and it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the winner of the Play-In.
Deandre Ayton (C) Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 9-8 6-11 + - Ayton missed the previous outing with a sore right ankle, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jazz on Friday.
Jae Crowder (SF) Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22 9-8 6-11 + - Crowder sat out the previous game with a sore right ankle, and it is uncertain if he will be available Friday against the Jazz.
Deandre Ayton (C) Out Sun Rest - 02 / 04 / 22 9-9 7-11 + - Ayton will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Thunder as he will receive a day of rest.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Prob Wed Foot - 12 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Porter Jr. missed the previous game with right foot soreness, but it is projected that he will take the court in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals versus the Mavericks.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Prob Mon Hand - 09 / 05 / 22 2-2 2-2 + - Porter Jr. is hampered by a right hand contusion, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Grizzlies.
Gary Payton II (PG) out for season Elbow - 03 / 05 / 22 2-4 3-3 + - Payton II has a fractured left elbow, and he is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Klay Thompson (SG) Prob Tues Knee - 03 / 05 / 22 2-4 3-3 + - Thompson is expected to take on the Grizzlies for Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals despite right knee soreness.
Andre Iguodala (SG) Late May Neck - 27 / 04 / 22 2-6 4-4 + - Iguodala is sidelined with a left cervical disk injury, and he will not be available until the end of May.
Andre Iguodala (SG) Prob Thurs Neck - 18 / 04 / 22 5-6 7-4 + - Iguodala is battling neck spasms, but it is expected that he will be active for Game 3 of the Western Conference first round against the Nuggets.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Ques Sat Foot - 10 / 04 / 22 7-7 9-5 + - Porter Jr. is managing a left foot injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Nuggets.
Andre Iguodala (SG) Ques Sat Hip - 10 / 04 / 22 7-7 9-5 + - Iguodala is tending to a left hip injury, and it is undetermined if he will be active for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Nuggets.
Jordan Poole (SG) Prob Sat Hand - 09 / 04 / 22 7-7 9-5 + - Poole is bothered by right hand soreness, but he is expected to face the Spurs on Saturday.
Klay Thompson (SG) Out Sat Rest - 08 / 04 / 22 8-7 9-6 + - Thompson will not partake in Saturday's contest against the Spurs, as he will be given a day of rest.