Curry and Durant news prompts experts to release new Warriors-Suns prediction and stat projections

The Phoenix Suns will take on their Western Conference rival Golden State Warriors in the second leg of ESPN's Friday night NBA doubleheader at Chase Center on Friday. Tipoff is at 10 p.m. EST.

Following Curry's 21-point performance in the Warrior's victory over OKC and Durant's  31points in the Suns' loss to Minnesota on Wednesday, Bet365 updated prop odds for both superstars, among others.

Click here to explore all updated Warriors vs. Suns NBA prop odds on January 31st, 2025.

In light of these updated Warriors-Suns odds, Dimers’ data analysts reran their Warriors-Suns simulations on Friday morning. These are their updated predictions and stat projections. 

Suns vs. Warriors betting preview

With the likes of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal, the Suns are up against a Warriors lineup that boasts Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, and Dennis Schroder.

Check out all the important details on tonight’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.

Game details

Key information on the Suns vs. Warriors matchup, including where the game is and what time it tips off.

• Teams: Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors
• Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
• Time: 10 p.m. EST
• Location: Chase Center
• NBA standings: Current NBA standings
• NBA news: Check the latest updates from the official NBA news site

Odds

The latest and best odds for the NBA battle between the Suns and Warriors.

• Spread: Suns +1.5 (-110), Warriors -1.5 (-108)
• Moneyline: Suns +100, Warriors -112
• Total: Over/Under 226.5 (-110/-110)

The odds and lines presented in this article are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Expert prediction: Suns vs. Warriors

Using trusted data analysis and advanced algorithms, the experts at Dimers have executed 10,000 simulations of Friday's Suns vs. Warriors game.

According to Dimers' highly regarded predictive analytics model, the Warriors are more likely to beat the Suns at Chase Center. This prediction is based on the model giving the Warriors a 56% chance of winning the game.

Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the bookies have gotten it right and the Suns and Warriors each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 226.5-point over/under is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

These predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

Suns vs. Warriors projected stats

To further analyze the potential impact of individual players, here is a breakdown of the projected box scores for both teams:

Phoenix Suns prediction

• Devin Booker: 28 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST, 3 3PT
• Kevin Durant: 27 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 3 3PT
• Bradley Beal: 15 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 2 3PT
• Grayson Allen: 12 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 3 3PT
• Nick Richards: 9 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST, 0 3PT

Golden State Warriors prediction

• Stephen Curry: 24 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST, 5 3PT
• Andrew Wiggins: 18 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 2 3PT
• Dennis Schroder: 12 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST, 2 3PT
• Moses Moody: 10 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST, 2 3PT
• Buddy Hield: 9 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST, 2 3PT

Suns vs. Warriors best bet

Our top pick for the Suns vs. Warriors game on Friday is to bet on the Warriors moneyline (-112).

This betting advice is formulated through detailed modeling and valuable wagering intelligence, designed to deliver you the best possible plays.

Score prediction for Suns vs. Warriors

Dimers' projected final score for the Phoenix vs. Golden State game on Friday has the Warriors winning 113-112.

This expert prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.

NBA player props: Friday

NBA player props offer an enjoyable way to place wagers on the Phoenix vs. Golden State matchup without having to bet on the result of the game.

Devin Booker is expected to lead the Suns with 28 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists. For the Warriors, Stephen Curry is projected to have 24 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists.

NBA Friday Doubleheader: Suns vs. Warriors

We emphasize that all of the NBA best bets and NBA predictions in this article are derived from 10,000 data-driven simulations of the Suns vs. Warriors game, and they are accurate at the time of publication to help you make better decisions when placing bets at online sportsbooks.

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Get ready for Friday's matchup between the Suns and Warriors in the NBA at Chase Center, which is scheduled to start at 10 p.m. EST.