Phoenix Suns
Oklahoma City Thunder
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

Emirates NBA Cup Betting Preview: Suns vs Thunder

The Phoenix Suns hit the hardwood against the Oklahoma City Thunder in this Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Thunder to Breeze Past Suns

There are odds of -110 that the Thunder cover the -14.5 line when they clash with the Suns. We think this is an attractive spread for this prediction where there is plenty of value available.

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8 Wins in Last 10 H2H Clashes for Thunder

Phoenix Suns triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Minnesota Timberwolves were beaten 108-105 at Target Center. Mark Williams dropped 22 points, as Collin Gillespie finished with 19 and Dillon Brooks 18.

Oklahoma City Thunder have triumphed in their last fifteen games. The latest of these was on the road where Utah Jazz were beaten 131-101 at Delta Center. Chet Holmgren scored 25 points, with Jalen Williams adding 25 and Aaron Wiggins 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Thunder beat the Suns in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 123-119 scoreline at Paycom Center. The Thunder have won seven on the spin against the Suns. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 40 12 0.769 120.2 107.9 12.3 22-5 18-7 8-3 30-8 5-5 1L
Suns logo Suns 31 21 0.596 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-8 14-13 8-6 21-15 6-4 1L
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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Phoenix Suns lineup: Royce O'Neale, Dillon Brooks, Grayson Allen, Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams.

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace.

Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

Take on Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

If you agree with our pick that Thunder can be superior in this NBA contest, you can get -110 for this selection against the spread. The big favorites should be capable of covering the -14.5 line.

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 Suns vs Thunder stats:

  • The -14.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -14.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 11 of their last 20 games.
  • The -14.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 2 consecutive games.

Thunder -14.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 30.5 Points -114 BetMGM logo

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) has racked up Over 30.5 points in 5 straight home games. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and you’re able to back this pick at odds of -114.

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Collin Gillespie Under 4.5 Rebounds -154 BetMGM logo

Collin Gillespie (Suns) has failed to cover the Under 4.5 line in 7 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting the same thing to happen here, with this Player Rebounds wager available at -154.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -14.5
Totals Over 225.5
Player Points Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 30.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Thunder -14.5, Over 225.5 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) to score Over 30.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Suns Suns logo 105 - 124 Thunder logo Thunder

There's a speculative wager that can be enjoyed on the Thunder when it comes to the correct score lines. Taking them to triumph 124-105 should provide some entertainment.

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Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder 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 Have Thunder as Heavy Favorites

Oklahoma City Thunder have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -1429 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 93% chance of winning. Phoenix Suns are the underdogs at +810 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

There is a spread of 15.5 and total points has a line of 222.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to back Over 222.5, it’s -106.

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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -109 that he goes Over 31.5 points and -120 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 31.5
-109
Under 31.5
-120
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 19.5
-118
Under 19.5
-114
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
+120
Under 6.5
-161
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Devin Booker (Suns)
Over 6.5
+102
Under 6.5
-135
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 5.5
-103
Under 5.5
-130
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Collin Gillespie (Suns)
Over 4.5
+106
Under 4.5
-141
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Player Rebounds
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-114
Under 8.5
-118
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Mark Williams (Suns)
Over 8.5
-109
Under 8.5
-122
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 5.5
+110
Under 5.5
-147
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 4.5
-127
Under 4.5
-105
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Thunder Keep Piling Up Home Wins

The Thunder have ten wins and zero loss in the last 10 games at home, averaging 122.10 points on offense and surrendering 103.80 on defense.

The Suns own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 games on the road, posting 116.70 points per contest while yielding 113.60.

The Thunder defeated the Suns 123-119 when the teams last met at Paycom Center. In the last 10 head-to-head matchups at Paycom Center, the Thunder have notched seven victories, while the Suns have recorded three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O225.5 U225.5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Home Stats 10-0 225.90 122.10 103.80 5 5
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Away Stats 6-4 230.30 116.70 113.60 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O225.5 = Games Over 225.5 Points
  • U225.5 = Games Under 225.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Phoenix Suns Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Devin Booker 22 34.68 550 147 25.0 6.7 1.8 4.3 0.4 0.9
Grayson Allen 16 31.36 271 63 16.9 3.9 3.4 2.9 0.3 1.6
Dillon Brooks 18 31.33 397 34 22.1 1.9 2.3 3.1 0.1 1.5

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 23 33.36 754 148 32.8 6.4 2.2 4.7 0.7 1.4
Luguentz Dort 15 29.14 120 17 8.0 1.1 1.6 3.9 0.4 1.0
Chet Holmgren 20 28.92 371 34 18.6 1.7 1.4 8.1 1.5 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

Phoenix Suns Injury Table

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Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup
2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
5 Luguentz Dort
7 Chet Holmgren
8 Jalen Williams
22 Cason Wallace
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Confirmed Lineup
0 Royce O'Neale
3 Dillon Brooks
8 Grayson Allen
12 Collin Gillespie
15 Mark Williams

Previous Phoenix Suns Lineups

08 Dec NBA
Suns 108-105 Timberwolves
05 Dec NBA
Suns 98-117 Rockets
01 Dec NBA
Suns 125-108 Lakers
29 Nov NBA
Nuggets 130-112 Suns
28 Nov NBA
Suns 119-123 Thunder
26 Nov NBA
Suns 112-100 Kings
24 Nov NBA
Rockets 114-92 Suns
23 Nov NBA
Spurs 102-111 Suns
21 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 113-114 Suns
18 Nov NBA
Suns 127-110 Trail Blazers

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

07 Dec NBA
Thunder 131-101 Jazz
05 Dec NBA
Mavericks 111-132 Thunder
02 Dec NBA
Thunder 124-112 Warriors
30 Nov NBA
Thunder 123-115 Trail Blazers
28 Nov NBA
Suns 119-123 Thunder
26 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 105-113 Thunder
23 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 95-122 Thunder
21 Nov NBA
Thunder 144-112 Jazz
19 Nov NBA
Kings 99-113 Thunder
17 Nov NBA
Thunder 126-109 Pelicans

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 33 18 0.647 118.2 112.1 6.1 21-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 8-2 8W
Celtics 33 18 0.647 115.9 108.6 7.3 16-8 17-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 4W
Raptors 31 22 0.585 114 112.4 1.6 15-12 16-10 4-9 23-14 6-4 1W
76ers 29 22 0.569 116.8 115.4 1.4 15-13 14-9 8-5 19-17 6-4 1L
Nets 13 37 0.26 106.9 115 -8.1 6-18 7-19 3-9 9-21 1-9 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 37 13 0.74 117.5 110.3 7.2 21-6 16-7 8-3 23-7 7-3 1L
Cavaliers 31 21 0.596 119.4 115.7 3.7 17-11 14-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 2W
Bulls 24 28 0.462 117 120.2 -3.2 15-11 9-17 3-9 16-20 4-6 3L
Bucks 20 29 0.408 112.1 116.1 -4 11-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 3-7 2W
Pacers 13 38 0.255 110.9 118.7 -7.8 10-18 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 26 24 0.52 115 115.5 -0.5 16-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 1W
Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
Hawks 26 27 0.491 117.5 118.3 -0.8 10-14 16-13 5-3 13-18 6-4 2W
Hornets 24 28 0.462 115.8 113.9 1.9 11-13 13-15 6-4 14-19 9-1 8W
Wizards 14 36 0.28 112.3 122.6 -10.3 9-17 5-19 2-5 9-20 4-6 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 12 0.769 120.2 107.9 12.3 22-5 18-7 8-3 30-8 5-5 1L
Nuggets 33 19 0.635 120.1 116.2 3.9 14-10 19-9 4-2 19-9 4-6 3L
Timberwolves 32 20 0.615 119.6 114.8 4.8 17-8 15-12 5-5 18-15 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 23 28 0.451 115.3 118.1 -2.8 13-13 10-15 4-4 18-15 4-6 6L
Jazz 16 36 0.308 118.3 126.8 -8.5 10-17 6-19 1-8 9-24 2-8 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 31 19 0.62 116.4 116.2 0.2 13-8 18-11 4-6 20-12 7-3 2W
Suns 31 21 0.596 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-8 14-13 8-6 21-15 6-4 1L
Warriors 28 24 0.538 115.9 113.6 2.3 17-9 11-15 6-3 18-14 5-5 1W
Clippers 23 27 0.46 112.3 113.1 -0.8 13-11 10-16 6-4 13-15 6-4 2L
Kings 12 40 0.231 110.5 120.5 -10 9-17 3-23 2-7 8-26 0-10 10L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 35 16 0.686 117.2 112 5.2 18-6 17-10 9-3 21-13 7-3 3W
Rockets 31 19 0.62 115.2 110.1 5.1 17-6 14-13 6-5 17-15 6-4 2L
Grizzlies 20 29 0.408 115.3 117 -1.7 11-15 9-14 5-6 16-17 3-7 2W
Mavericks 19 32 0.373 114 116.8 -2.8 14-16 5-16 3-8 11-22 4-6 6L
Pelicans 13 40 0.245 114.5 121 -6.5 8-19 5-21 6-7 7-26 3-7 3L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 37 13 0.74 117.5 110.3 7.2 21-6 16-7 8-3 23-7 7-3 1L
Knicks 33 18 0.647 118.2 112.1 6.1 21-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 8-2 8W
Celtics 33 18 0.647 115.9 108.6 7.3 16-8 17-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 4W
Cavaliers 31 21 0.596 119.4 115.7 3.7 17-11 14-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 2W
Raptors 31 22 0.585 114 112.4 1.6 15-12 16-10 4-9 23-14 6-4 1W
76ers 29 22 0.569 116.8 115.4 1.4 15-13 14-9 8-5 19-17 6-4 1L
Magic 26 24 0.52 115 115.5 -0.5 16-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 1W
Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
Hawks 26 27 0.491 117.5 118.3 -0.8 10-14 16-13 5-3 13-18 6-4 2W
Hornets 24 28 0.462 115.8 113.9 1.9 11-13 13-15 6-4 14-19 9-1 8W
Bulls 24 28 0.462 117 120.2 -3.2 15-11 9-17 3-9 16-20 4-6 3L
Bucks 20 29 0.408 112.1 116.1 -4 11-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 3-7 2W
Wizards 14 36 0.28 112.3 122.6 -10.3 9-17 5-19 2-5 9-20 4-6 1W
Nets 13 37 0.26 106.9 115 -8.1 6-18 7-19 3-9 9-21 1-9 3L
Pacers 13 38 0.255 110.9 118.7 -7.8 10-18 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 2L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 12 0.769 120.2 107.9 12.3 22-5 18-7 8-3 30-8 5-5 1L
Spurs 35 16 0.686 117.2 112 5.2 18-6 17-10 9-3 21-13 7-3 3W
Nuggets 33 19 0.635 120.1 116.2 3.9 14-10 19-9 4-2 19-9 4-6 3L
Rockets 31 19 0.62 115.2 110.1 5.1 17-6 14-13 6-5 17-15 6-4 2L
Lakers 31 19 0.62 116.4 116.2 0.2 13-8 18-11 4-6 20-12 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 32 20 0.615 119.6 114.8 4.8 17-8 15-12 5-5 18-15 5-5 1W
Suns 31 21 0.596 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-8 14-13 8-6 21-15 6-4 1L
Warriors 28 24 0.538 115.9 113.6 2.3 17-9 11-15 6-3 18-14 5-5 1W
Clippers 23 27 0.46 112.3 113.1 -0.8 13-11 10-16 6-4 13-15 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 23 28 0.451 115.3 118.1 -2.8 13-13 10-15 4-4 18-15 4-6 6L
Grizzlies 20 29 0.408 115.3 117 -1.7 11-15 9-14 5-6 16-17 3-7 2W
Mavericks 19 32 0.373 114 116.8 -2.8 14-16 5-16 3-8 11-22 4-6 6L
Jazz 16 36 0.308 118.3 126.8 -8.5 10-17 6-19 1-8 9-24 2-8 1L
Pelicans 13 40 0.245 114.5 121 -6.5 8-19 5-21 6-7 7-26 3-7 3L
Kings 12 40 0.231 110.5 120.5 -10 9-17 3-23 2-7 8-26 0-10 10L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 40 12 0.769 120.2 107.9 12.3 22-5 18-7 8-3 30-8 5-5 1L
Pistons 37 13 0.74 117.5 110.3 7.2 21-6 16-7 8-3 23-7 7-3 1L
Spurs 35 16 0.686 117.2 112 5.2 18-6 17-10 9-3 21-13 7-3 3W
Celtics 33 18 0.647 115.9 108.6 7.3 16-8 17-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 4W
Knicks 33 18 0.647 118.2 112.1 6.1 21-6 12-12 8-3 22-11 8-2 8W
Nuggets 33 19 0.635 120.1 116.2 3.9 14-10 19-9 4-2 19-9 4-6 3L
Rockets 31 19 0.62 115.2 110.1 5.1 17-6 14-13 6-5 17-15 6-4 2L
Lakers 31 19 0.62 116.4 116.2 0.2 13-8 18-11 4-6 20-12 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 32 20 0.615 119.6 114.8 4.8 17-8 15-12 5-5 18-15 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 31 21 0.596 119.4 115.7 3.7 17-11 14-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 2W
Suns 31 21 0.596 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-8 14-13 8-6 21-15 6-4 1L
Raptors 31 22 0.585 114 112.4 1.6 15-12 16-10 4-9 23-14 6-4 1W
76ers 29 22 0.569 116.8 115.4 1.4 15-13 14-9 8-5 19-17 6-4 1L
Warriors 28 24 0.538 115.9 113.6 2.3 17-9 11-15 6-3 18-14 5-5 1W
Magic 26 24 0.52 115 115.5 -0.5 16-9 10-15 6-5 18-17 4-6 1W
Heat 27 25 0.519 119.9 118 1.9 16-10 11-15 3-5 14-15 5-5 1L
Hawks 26 27 0.491 117.5 118.3 -0.8 10-14 16-13 5-3 13-18 6-4 2W
Hornets 24 28 0.462 115.8 113.9 1.9 11-13 13-15 6-4 14-19 9-1 8W
Bulls 24 28 0.462 117 120.2 -3.2 15-11 9-17 3-9 16-20 4-6 3L
Clippers 23 27 0.46 112.3 113.1 -0.8 13-11 10-16 6-4 13-15 6-4 2L
Trail Blazers 23 28 0.451 115.3 118.1 -2.8 13-13 10-15 4-4 18-15 4-6 6L
Grizzlies 20 29 0.408 115.3 117 -1.7 11-15 9-14 5-6 16-17 3-7 2W
Bucks 20 29 0.408 112.1 116.1 -4 11-12 9-17 6-4 15-17 3-7 2W
Mavericks 19 32 0.373 114 116.8 -2.8 14-16 5-16 3-8 11-22 4-6 6L
Jazz 16 36 0.308 118.3 126.8 -8.5 10-17 6-19 1-8 9-24 2-8 1L
Wizards 14 36 0.28 112.3 122.6 -10.3 9-17 5-19 2-5 9-20 4-6 1W
Nets 13 37 0.26 106.9 115 -8.1 6-18 7-19 3-9 9-21 1-9 3L
Pacers 13 38 0.255 110.9 118.7 -7.8 10-18 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 2L
Pelicans 13 40 0.245 114.5 121 -6.5 8-19 5-21 6-7 7-26 3-7 3L
Kings 12 40 0.231 110.5 120.5 -10 9-17 3-23 2-7 8-26 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