The Suns are hosting the Warriors for a win-or-go-home play-in tournament matchup on Friday. The winner will advance to the playoffs as the No.8 seed in the Western Conference and face the top-seeded Thunder. Phoenix is a 3.5-point favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, with the game total set at 219.5 points.
Let’s dive into three of my favorite player prop bets for Friday’s play-in showdown between the Suns and Warriors.
Best Suns vs. Warriors Player Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Stephen Curry Over 27.5 Points (-112)
Curry lit the Clippers up for 35 points on Wednesday, and I expect another masterclass from the generational sharpshooter against the Suns. In just his fifth game back from the knee injury, Curry logged 35 minutes, saw a 33.7% usage rate, and shot 12-of-23 from the field.
Another huge workload is all but guaranteed for Curry, with the season on the line again Friday. He has fared well against the division rival Suns this season, scoring at least 28 points in two of their three regular-season meetings. Curry has also been a road Warrior this season, averaging 28.6 points per contest outside of the Bay.
Mark Williams Under 7.5 Rebounds (-125)
Williams was a non-factor in Tuesday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, finishing with just four rebounds in 22 minutes. He didn’t see the floor for the final 18 minutes of the game, and he’d logged 22 minutes or fewer in three of his last five contests. His role has been especially volatile following a long absence due to a foot injury.
Williams finished with a -2 in the box score versus Portland, and it seems unlikely for him to see big minutes all of a sudden against the Warriors. The big man has fallen short of 7.5 rebounds in five of his last 10 games, along with two of three matchups with Golden State during the regular season.
Gui Santos Over 2.5 Assists (-132)
Santos moved back into the Warriors’ starting lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers, playing an instrumental role in the comeback win for Golden State. The 23-year-old forward finished with 20 points, six rebounds, and five assists in 32 minutes.
The wing was a team-best +16 in the box score against LA, seemingly locking up his starting spot for Friday’s game against the Suns. With the starting role, Santos finished with eight potential assists, which trailed only Draymond Green for the team lead. Santos is averaging 3.6 assists per game in his 30 starts this season, and topping 2.5 dimes seems highly doable if he remains in the starting five.
