This year, the Suns are 11-3 without DeAndre Ayton, and two of their three losses without the big man came against teams with winning records. While the Spurs could stay close in this matchup, Cam Johnson's return to the lineup should give Phoenix enough boost to edge out the underdogs. Jalen Smith has proven to be a capable backup and should hold the center rotation together alongside JaVale McGee.

Phoenix just ruled out Deandre Ayton and it's looking doubtful that Cameron Johnson will play. I believe the healthy Spurs can win this outright but won't turn down the +4.5. It's the second of a B2B for Phoenix, which has covered just two of its past eight in that scenario. San Antonio is 6-0 ATS in its past six games vs. a team with a winning percentage above .600.