The NBA's Christmas Day schedule will see the Warriors and Suns square off in a battle between the teams with the two best records in the league.
The NBA schedule-makers got just what they wanted when they added the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns to the Christmas Day schedule. The Warriors and Suns square off Saturday afternoon in a battle between the teams with the two best records in the NBA. The Suns own a half-game edge over the Warriors on the strength of five straight victories, but the Warriors have won two straight and are coming off a rout of Phoenix earlier this month.
Phoenix is a 5-point favourite to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 218.0.
Warriors vs. Suns NBA Betting Odds
Phoenix gets the edge from the oddsmakers thanks largely to an impressive 15-2 straight up home record, though they’re just 9-8 against the spread at Footprint Center for the season. That mark will be put to the test this weekend against a Warriors team that has gone 20-10-2 ATS for the year and cruised to a 118-96 home victory over the Suns back on Dec. 3. The Warriors have also won 14 of the previous 20 head-to-head meetings with Phoenix.
The Warriors remain one of the best Under options in the NBA, having gone 9-21-2 O/U while posting 10 Unders over its last 15 games. Phoenix has surpassed the total in four of its last five games, but these teams have cashed the Under in 10 of their last 11 encounters.
Golden State Warriors
The Warriors can’t be happy to have split their first two regular-season meetings with the Suns – or rather, they have to be wondering if they’d have a 2-0 edge with a better performance from their future Hall of Fame guard. Steph Curry is averaging just 17.5 points on 26.9 per cent shooting in those two games vs. the Suns this season, the first of which saw him shoot a horrid 4-of-21 en route to a 12-point dud in a 104-96 loss in Phoenix.
Phoenix Suns
The key to the Suns regaining the lead in the season series with Golden State: Winning the turnover battle in a big way. Phoenix was only a plus-one in turnovers last time out, and that – combined with a cold-shooting night from the field, was its undoing. It was a stark contrast to their meeting three days prior, when the Suns forced 23 turnovers while committing just 13 themselves to pull out an impressive 104-96 win.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 15 Nov 5:28pm | GS | -3.5 -110 | O +228.5 -110 |
| Closing 25 Dec 3:32pm | GS | -6 -110 | O +215.5 -105 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
| Points |
25.47 |
| Assists |
6.96 |
| Rebounds |
7.3 |
| FG% |
61.6 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
26.79 |
| Assists |
10.8 |
| Rebounds |
10.22 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
1.86 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
27.36 |
| Assists |
6.27 |
| Rebounds |
7.64 |
| FG% |
65.9 |
| Steals |
1.32 |
| Blocks |
1.05 |
| Points |
23.3 |
| Assists |
8.31 |
| Rebounds |
8.92 |
| FG% |
70 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
| Points |
25.47 |
| Assists |
6.96 |
| Rebounds |
7.3 |
| FG% |
61.6 |
| Steals |
1.35 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
26.79 |
| Assists |
10.8 |
| Rebounds |
10.22 |
| FG% |
63.4 |
| Steals |
1.86 |
| Blocks |
1.09 |
| Points |
27.36 |
| Assists |
6.27 |
| Rebounds |
7.64 |
| FG% |
65.9 |
| Steals |
1.32 |
| Blocks |
1.05 |
| Points |
23.3 |
| Assists |
8.31 |
| Rebounds |
8.92 |
| FG% |
70 |
| Steals |
1.46 |
| Blocks |
1 |
Injuries
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Andre Iguodala (SG)
Gary Payton II (PG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Gary Payton II (PG)
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
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)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Ques Thurs | Foot - 15 / 06 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, leaving his availability for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics clouded. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Ques Thurs | Knee - 15 / 06 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, and it has yet to be determined if he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 6 of the NBA Finals. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Mon | Foot - 12 / 06 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, and it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Prob Mon | Knee - 12 / 06 / 22 | 2-0 | 0-2 | + - |
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Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 5 of the NBA Finals. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Fri | Foot - 09 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics. |
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| Andre Iguodala (SG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 09 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it has been determined that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. |
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| Gary Payton II (PG) | Prob Wed | Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Wed | Foot - 07 / 06 / 22 | 3-1 | 1-3 | + - |
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Porter Jr. is dealing with left foot soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 3 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Gary Payton II (PG) | Prob Sun | Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is expected that he will he will be a participant in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics. |
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| Otto Porter Jr. (SF) | Prob Sun | Foot - 04 / 06 / 22 | 3-2 | 2-3 | + - |
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Porter Jr. is dealing with a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics. |
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| 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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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 15 Nov 5:28pm GS -3.5 -110 O +228.5 -110 Closing 25 Dec 3:32pm GS -6 -110 O +215.5 -105 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
Points 25.47
Assists 6.96
Rebounds 7.3
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.35
Blocks 1.09
Points 26.79
Assists 10.8
Rebounds 10.22
FG% 63.4
Steals 1.86
Blocks 1.09
Points 27.36
Assists 6.27
Rebounds 7.64
FG% 65.9
Steals 1.32
Blocks 1.05
Points 23.3
Assists 8.31
Rebounds 8.92
FG% 70
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
Points 25.47
Assists 6.96
Rebounds 7.3
FG% 61.6
Steals 1.35
Blocks 1.09
Points 26.79
Assists 10.8
Rebounds 10.22
FG% 63.4
Steals 1.86
Blocks 1.09
Points 27.36
Assists 6.27
Rebounds 7.64
FG% 65.9
Steals 1.32
Blocks 1.05
Points 23.3
Assists 8.31
Rebounds 8.92
FG% 70
Steals 1.46
Blocks 1
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Injuries
Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 06 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Ques Thurs Knee - 15 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Mon Foot - 12 / 06 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 06 / 22Andre Iguodala (SG)
Prob Fri Knee - 09 / 06 / 22Gary Payton II (PG)
Prob Wed Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Wed Foot - 07 / 06 / 22Gary Payton II (PG)
Prob Sun Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22Otto Porter Jr. (SF)
Prob Sun Foot - 04 / 06 / 22Jae 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 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Ques Thurs Foot - 15 / 06 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, leaving his availability for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics clouded.
Andre Iguodala (SG) Ques Thurs Knee - 15 / 06 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, and it has yet to be determined if he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Prob Mon Foot - 12 / 06 / 22 2-0 0-2 + - Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, and it is not expected to affect his availability for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG) Prob Mon Knee - 12 / 06 / 22 2-0 0-2 + - Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Prob Fri Foot - 09 / 06 / 22 3-1 1-3 + - Porter Jr. has a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will suit up for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Andre Iguodala (SG) Prob Fri Knee - 09 / 06 / 22 3-1 1-3 + - Iguodala is dealing with inflammation in his right knee, but it has been determined that he will take the court against the Celtics for Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Gary Payton II (PG) Prob Wed Elbow - 07 / 06 / 22 3-1 1-3 + - Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is anticipated that he will be a participant in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Prob Wed Foot - 07 / 06 / 22 3-1 1-3 + - Porter Jr. is dealing with left foot soreness, but it is projected that he will suit up for Game 3 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.
Gary Payton II (PG) Prob Sun Elbow - 04 / 06 / 22 3-2 2-3 + - Payton II is on the mend from a fractured left elbow, but it is expected that he will he will be a participant in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics.
Otto Porter Jr. (SF) Prob Sun Foot - 04 / 06 / 22 3-2 2-3 + - Porter Jr. is dealing with a sore left foot, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus the Celtics.
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.