Warriors vs. Suns odds, line: Proven model reveals picks for NBA Play-In matchup on Friday, April 17

The eighth seed in the Western Conference playoffs will be on the line when the Golden State Warriors face the Phoenix Suns in an NBA Play-in matchup on Friday night. Golden State outlasted Los Angeles Clippers 126-121on Wednesday, while Phoenix dropped a 114-110 decision to Portland on Tuesday. The Warriors (37-45), who placed 10th in the Western Conference, are 15-26 on the road this season. The Suns (45-37), who were seventh in the Western Conference, were 25-16 on their home court.

Tipoff from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix is set for 10 p.m. ET. The Suns are 2.5-point favorites in the latest Warriors vs. Suns odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 219.5. 

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