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Golden State at Phoenix

December 18, 2025
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Golden State got the win and cover in the first meeting, 118-107 on Nov. 4. Both teams have been struggling recently, but the Suns were blown out by 49 points at Oklahoma City before keeping it close, falling 116-114 to the Lakers on Sunday after overcoming a 20-point deficit. The Suns are 1-5 ATS playing with at least three days' rest. The Warriors are 7-2 ATS in their past nine against the Pacific Division. Phoenix has lost five of seven outright and 10 of 16 as an underdog. Six of Phoenix's past seven home games against Golden State have gone OVER. The Warriors went OVER by 29 points while shooting 51 percent with seven double-figure scorers against Portland on Sunday. The Warriors are 7-0 OVER after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game, and they are 8-1 OVER their past nine Thursday games. Take the Warriors and the OVER.

1 unit on Golden State -1.5 (-106) (risk 1 to return 1.94)
Result:
LOSS
2 units on Game Total OVER 230.5 -112 (risk 2 to return 3.79)
Result:
LOSS
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Golden State Warriors
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24
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98
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99
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