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  11. Standings

NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Suns vs Thunder

The No. 8 seed Phoenix Suns (45-37, 20-21 away) take on the No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, 34-7 at home) in Game 1 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series.

Take Thunder to Rack Up the Points

We have decided to back the Thunder on the spread in order to get the best value. The favorites should be able to cover a generous -14 line at -112 when they take on the Suns.

Thunder on Two-Game Skid

The Phoenix Suns come into Game 1 following a 111-96 home win over the Golden State Warriors at the Footprint Center in the Play-In finale. Jalen Green poured in 36 points, while Devin Booker added 20 and Jordan Goodwin chipped in with 19.

The Oklahoma City Thunder head into the series 1 without having played for a week and are aiming to become the first team since the Golden State Warriors in 2017-18 to successfully defend their title.

The Thunder have dropped back-to-back games, most recently falling 135-103 at home to the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center. Branden Carlson led the way with 26 points and 10 rebounds, Payton Sandfort added 23, while Nikola Topic recorded 18 points and 14 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Suns won the last head-to-head meeting, recording a 135-103 victory over the Thunder at Paycom Center. OKC has won eight of the previous 10 matchups between the teams.

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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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Phoenix Suns lineup: Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, Oso Ighodaro, Jordan Goodwin.

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

Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

Your complete Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized same game parlay.

Game Prediction

The Thunder -14 on the spread really stand out in this first-round contest. We’re prepared to back this line at -112 and expect the big favorites to cover.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NBA stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Suns vs Thunder stats:

  • The -14 line has been covered by Thunder in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Thunder have won 9 of their last 10 home games

Thunder -14 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dillon Brooks Under 15.5 Points -115 BetMGM logo

Dillon Brooks (Suns) has totaled an average of 12.25 points in the past 4 road games. We can use this stat to our advantage and back him to fall short of the Player Points line at -115.

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Jalen Williams Over 4.5 Assists -161 BetMGM logo

Jalen Williams (Thunder) has covered the 4.5 assists total in 4 of the past 6 games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists bet which is priced at -161 that he is able to cover the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -14
Totals Over 215.5
Player Points Dillon Brooks Under 15.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Thunder -14. We’ve also gone for Over 215.5 and Dillon Brooks (Suns) to score Under 15.5 points.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Suns Suns logo 101 - 119 Thunder logo Thunder

Should you want to go for a selection at very long odds, take a look at the correct score market, where the Thunder can be backed to record a 119-101 victory.

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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.

Thunder Heavy Favorites in Eyes of the Books

According to the Moneyline betting odds, the Oklahoma City Thunder are red-hot -1429 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 93% chance of winning Game 1. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the Phoenix Suns are trading at +870.

15.5 is the spread and 216.5 is the total points line. There are many ways to wager on basketball including the Totals. If you're keen on Over 216.5, this selection is available at -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the market leader to rack up the most points. You can back -110 that he gets Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -123.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 30.5
-110
Under 30.5
-123
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 17.5
-120
Under 17.5
-114
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
+105
Under 6.5
-143
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Devin Booker (Suns)
Over 5.5
-125
Under 5.5
-108
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 4.5
-161
Under 4.5
+117
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Ajay Mitchell (Thunder)
Over 3.5
+130
Under 3.5
-179
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Player Rebounds
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-143
Under 8.5
+106
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 8.5
+104
Under 8.5
-141
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Jordan Goodwin (Suns)
Over 6.5
-100
Under 6.5
-135
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Mark Williams (Suns)
Over 6.5
-122
Under 6.5
-112
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Thunder Count Nine Wins in Previous Ten at Home

The Thunder own a 9-1 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 119.70 points on offense and surrendering 109.30 on defense.

The Suns own a 3-7 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 110.80 points on offense and surrendering 112.00 on defense.

The Suns defeated the Thunder 135-103 the last time they played at Paycom Center. Across the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Paycom Center, the Thunder have collected seven wins, with the Suns owning three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O215.5 U215.5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Home Stats 9-1 229.20 121.20 108.00 7 3
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Away Stats 3-7 219.40 107.70 111.70 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O215.5 = Games Over 215.5 Points
  • U215.5 = Games Under 215.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat 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 3 37.63 65 14 21.7 4.7 0.7 4.3 - 0.7
Jalen Green 3 36.57 88 7 29.3 2.3 4.0 5.3 1.7 1.0
Dillon Brooks 3 32.9 51 8 17.0 2.7 2.7 5.0 - 1.3

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1 29.2 25 7 25.0 7.0 - 4.0 2.0 -
Jalen Williams 1 29.1 22 6 22.0 6.0 2.0 7.0 1.0 1.0
Chet Holmgren 1 24.8 16 - 16.0 - 2.0 7.0 2.0 2.0

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
55 Isaiah Hartenstein
Phoenix Suns logo Phoenix Suns Confirmed Lineup
1 Devin Booker
3 Dillon Brooks
4 Jalen Green
11 Oso Ighodaro
23 Jordan Goodwin

Previous Phoenix Suns Lineups

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
31 Mar NBA
Suns 111-115 Magic

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

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
27 Mar NBA
Bulls 113-131 Thunder

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

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