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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Thunder vs Suns

The No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, 30-10 away) face the No. 8 Phoenix Suns (45-37, 25-16 at home) in Game 3 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series. OKC leads the series 2-0.

Thunder ATS Look the Value Bet

We’re bullish about the Thunder on the spread at -9.5. They should be able to win by a comfortable margin against the Suns and you can get -108.

8 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Matchups for Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns went head-to-head on Wednesday night, with the Thunder winning 120-107 at Paycom Center.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder with 37 points, while Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams both scored 19. Dillon Brooks racked up 30 for the Suns, while Devin Booker and Jalen Green recorded 22 and 21.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen eight Thunder wins.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Suns logo Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games

The Thunder have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 121.0 points, 44.3 rebounds, 27.8 assists, 11.0 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 49.2% from the field and 81.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 106.7 points and 43.4 rebounds per contest.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 23.2 points and 5.6 assists, while Chet Holmgren averages 6.8 rebounds and Isaiah Joe 2.6 (50.0%) 3-pointers made.

Phoenix Suns – Last 10 Games

The Suns have won 4 and lost 6 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 106.4 points, 41.6 rebounds, 20.6 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 78.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 111.6 points and 43.7 rebounds.

Devin Booker is averaging 20.7 points and 4.5 assists, while Oso Ighodaro has an average of 5.9 rebounds and Dillon Brooks 2.2 (39.3%) 3-pointers made.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Picks

We’ve broken down Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Game Prediction

Back Thunder against the spread, with a generous betting line of -9.5 that the favorites get the job done in this NBA showdown. There are odds of -108 that are currently on offer for this value pick.

The basketball predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NBA stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Thunder vs Suns stats:

  • The -9.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -9.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 12 of their last 20 games.
  • The -9.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Suns in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by Suns in 2 consecutive games against Thunder.

Thunder -9.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 30.5 Points -109 BetMGM logo

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) has scored an average of 25 points in the past 4 games on the road. We are therefore keen to back the -109 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.

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Dillon Brooks Over 1.5 Assists -115 BetMGM logo

Dillon Brooks (Suns) has finished with Over 1.5 assists in 3 straight home games. He therefore looks capable of covering the line when it comes our Player Assists bet, with odds of -115 available.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -9.5
Totals Over 214.5
Player Points Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 30.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Thunder -9.5, Over 214.5 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) to score Under 30.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder Thunder logo 118 - 104 Suns logo Suns

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Running Scared of Thunder Win

You might not get rich backing Oklahoma City Thunder at -455. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 82% chance of winning this NBA game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +350 about Phoenix Suns.

The spread is calculated to be 9.5, while total points comes in at 214.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 214.5 at -114.

No matter if you're betting before the tip-off or during live basketball action, the top NBA sportsbooks have you covered with countless game lines and team props. It’s a major advantage to have such a deep pool of options at your fingertips.

Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

In terms of hitting the most buckets, favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is available at -125 to rack up Over 30.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -109 is available.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 30.5
-125
Under 30.5
-109
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 7.5
+112
Under 7.5
-152
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Devin Booker (Suns)
Over 5.5
+115
Under 5.5
-156
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Ajay Mitchell (Thunder)
Over 3.5
-120
Under 3.5
-114
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Collin Gillespie (Suns)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-167
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Player Rebounds
Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-110
Under 8.5
-123
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-147
Under 8.5
+108
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Mark Williams (Suns)
Over 6.5
-115
Under 6.5
-118
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Oso Ighodaro (Suns)
Over 6.5
-147
Under 6.5
+108
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Suns Have Collected Six Wins in Past Ten Home Games

The Suns have a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games, posting 114.90 points per contest while yielding 109.10.

The Thunder have eight wins and two losses in the last 10 road games, scoring 117.50 points per matchup and conceding 106.50.

When the teams last met at Mortgage Matchup Center, the Thunder beat the Suns 136-109. In the last 10 head-to-head matchups at Mortgage Matchup Center, the Suns have notched six victories, while the Thunder have recorded four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O214.5 U214.5
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Home Stats 6-4 224.00 114.90 109.10 7 3
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Away Stats 8-2 224.00 117.50 106.50 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O214.5 = Games Over 214.5 Points
  • U214.5 = Games Under 214.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
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Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 2 33.7 62 16 31.0 8.0 1.0 4.5 1.0 0.5
Chet Holmgren 2 28.65 35 - 17.5 - 2.5 7.5 3.0 1.0
Jalen Williams 2 26.2 41 10 20.5 5.0 2.0 4.0 0.5 1.0

Phoenix Suns Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Devin Booker 4 38.25 87 18 21.8 4.5 0.5 5.0 - 0.8
Jalen Green 4 37.78 109 10 27.3 2.5 3.3 5.3 1.3 1.3
Dillon Brooks 4 34.28 81 9 20.3 2.3 3.3 5.3 - 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Suns 107-120 Thunder
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Suns 84-119 Thunder
12 Apr NBA
Suns 135-103 Thunder
10 Apr NBA
Thunder 107-127 Nuggets
08 Apr NBA
Thunder 128-110 Clippers
07 Apr NBA
Thunder 123-87 Lakers
05 Apr NBA
Jazz 111-146 Thunder
02 Apr NBA
Lakers 96-139 Thunder
30 Mar NBA
Pistons 110-114 Thunder
29 Mar NBA
Knicks 100-111 Thunder

Previous Phoenix Suns Lineups

22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Suns 107-120 Thunder
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Suns 84-119 Thunder
17 Apr NBA Playoffs
Warriors 96-111 Suns
14 Apr NBA Playoffs
Trail Blazers 114-110 Suns
12 Apr NBA
Suns 135-103 Thunder
10 Apr NBA
Suns 73-101 Lakers
08 Apr NBA
Mavericks 107-112 Suns
07 Apr NBA
Rockets 119-105 Suns
05 Apr NBA
Suns 120-110 Bulls
02 Apr NBA
Suns 107-127 Hornets

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak