Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Thunder versus the Suns? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on AZFa. The game will be played at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ.
The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 235 points, with the Suns being the favored team playing at home against the Thunder. Check out BetCoco for Phoenix Suns – Oklahoma City Thunder odds
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Oklahoma City and Phoenix, the Suns hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 12 points.
- Across their last five road contests, Oklahoma City has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 109 points per game.
- Through their last three home games, Phoenix has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 2-1 while averaging 112 points per game.
- Oklahoma City has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Suns have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Thunder are entering today’s matchup with the goal of not dropping to .500, given their current record of 5-4 over nine games. At this time, the team’s rank is 6th in the Western Conference, and they are also 3rd in the Northwest division.
Oklahoma City arrives with an ATS record of 6-3 for the season up to this point. When playing on the road, the Thunder hold an ATS record of 2-1 in contrast to a 4-2 record against the spread when playing at home.
The Thunder have recorded an 4-5-0 in terms of their over/under record for this season. The average points per game in their played games is 228.0, with an average over/under line of 228.9.
In their most recent game, the Thunder’s offense concluded with only 98 points against the Kings. Throughout the game, they made 7/30 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 44.8%. In terms of offense, the Thunder have a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, putting them 3rd in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 4th in percentage and 19th in three-pointers made.
Coming into today’s game, the Thunder’s defense is giving up an average of 115.8 points per contest.
Inside the arc, the Thunder defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.0% and 35.3% from three-point territory.
The Suns will face the Thunder bringing in an overall record of 4-5 and a 0-3 record over their previous three games. Across nine games, the Suns have a 2-4 record when facing Western Conference teams, and they have a 2-1 record in non-conference games.
Phoenix comes in with an overall ATS record of 4-5 so far this season. This season, Phoenix has a 2-4 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 2-1 as underdogs.
In regard to their over/under record, the Suns have gone 6-3-0 so far this season. Their games have an ongoing average of 212.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 224.8.
Coming off their recent game, the Suns offense tallied 119 points in a matchup against the Lakers. Their field goal percentage for the game was 44.7%, and they made 15 threes. Kevin Durant was the leading scorer for the Suns, putting up 38 points. In addition, Bradley Beal contributed 24 points.
On defense, Suns is currently around the league average in points allowed, giving up an average of 112.2 points per game.
The Phoenix defense has allowed opponents to shoot 35.3% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 45.8% of their field goal attempts vs. Phoenix.
Our projections indicate that the Suns should come out top with a projected score of 115-111.
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- The Suns should also cover at -3
- Our NBA model projects 226 points, and we suggest taking the under
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Bradley Beal – Lower Back – Probable
- Eric Gordon – Shoulder – Questionable
- Devin Booker – Calf – Doubtful
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
- Kenrich Williams – Back – Out
