Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
| Game Time | 9:30 pm EST |
| Phoenix Suns Line | +12 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Line | -12 |
| Total | 227 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two Western Conference teams on opposite trajectories lately are clashing in this matchup, when the Oklahoma City Thunder, are hosting the Phoenix Suns. The Thunder are coming off back-to-back home wins, and are playing their third straight game at home. On the other hand, the Suns are coming off two consecutive losses against the Blazers, while playing their fourth straight game on the road, where they have been extremely weak this season.
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report: Alex Caruso, Jaylen Williams, Cason Wallance are questionable, Ajay Mitchell, Chet Holmgren, Nikola Topic are out.
Phoenix Suns Injury Report: Ryan Dunn is out.
Oklahoma City Thunder Form and Trends
The Oklahoma City Thunder has a 39-10 record this season and are sitting in the first place of the West. The Thunder are 31-15-3 against the spread and 24-23-2 in over/under, while having a 21-3 home record. Oklahoma City is 9-3 in their last 12 games, and are 2-4 against the spread in their last 6. Over is 10-2-1 in their last 13 games.
The Thunder are coming off a 125-96 home victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder both in scoring with 32.5 points, and in assists made with 6, adding 5.2 rebounds per game. Jalen Williams adds 21.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game.
Phoenix Suns Form and Trends
The Suns have a 25-24 record this season and are sitting on the 10th place of the West. The Suns are 17-31-1 against the spread and 24-23-2 in over/under, while having a 10-15 road record. The Suns are 1-3 in their last 4 games and 1-3 against the spread. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 games.
The Suns are coming off a 119-121 road defeat by the Portland Trail Blazers. Kevin Durant leads the Suns in scoring with 26.9 points, adding 6.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists. Devin Booker adds 26.1 points, 4 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game.
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Thunder are scoring 116.4 points per game, ranking 6th in the league. They shoot 47.2% from the field (10th) and 35.4% from beyond the arc (16th). Defensively, they are the best team in the NBA, allowing 104.4 points per game.
Offensively, the Suns average 113.1 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. Phoenix shoots with 47.6% from the field (9th), and with 37.8% from beyond the arc (4th). Defensively, the Suns allow 113.9 points per game, which is 18th in the league.
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Thunder won 99-83 at home. The Thunder are 4-0 in their last 4 meetings, and 4-0 against the spread. Under is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings.
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
In this Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction, the Thunder are coming as -12 home favorites. The Thunder are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, and are in better form lately. The Thunder destroyed the Suns in their previous meeting by 16 points, and the Suns are playing their fourth straight game on the road, and have lost twice to the Blazers. The value here lies with the home team, so pick the Oklahoma City Thunder and lay the points at home.
Nick’s Free Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -12
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