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  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  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 2 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series. OKC leads the series 1-0.

Best Pick Could Be Thunder Against the Spread

We’re confident the Thunder can deliver another big win over the Suns, so we’re backing them against the spread at -17.5. This line looks appealing, with odds of -110 available.

Thunder Blew Out Suns

In Game 1 on Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Phoenix Suns with a 119-84 win at Paycom Center.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 25 points, while Jalen Williams added 22 and Chet Holmgren chipped in 16. Devin Booker had 23 for the Suns, with Dillon Brooks scoring 18 and Jalen Green adding 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Oklahoma City has taken eight of the last 10 matchups against Phoenix.

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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Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

There’s a strong case for the Thunder on the spread in this NBA matchup. We expect them to cover the -17.5 line at -110, given their clear superiority.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible basketball picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NBA numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Suns vs Thunder stats:

  • The -17.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -17.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +17.5 line hasn’t been covered by Suns in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Thunder -17.5 Probability

If you go by the top NBA sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dillon Brooks Over 1.5 Assists -132 BetMGM logo

Dillon Brooks (Suns) has recorded Over 1.5 assists in 3 of the past 4 games. The line for him on the Overs has plenty of appeal, with bettors currently able to get odds of -132 for this happening.

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Jordan Goodwin Under 2.5 Assists -204 BetMGM logo

Jordan Goodwin (Suns) hasn't covered the 2.5 assists total in 5 of the past 8 games. He’s not guaranteed to cover the Player Assists line and we’re happy to take this bet which is priced at odds of -204.

Latest Jordan Goodwin Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -17.5
Totals Over 215.5
Player Assists Dillon Brooks Over 1.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Thunder -17.5, Over 215.5 and Dillon Brooks (Suns) to have Over 1.5 assists.

A same game parlay is a great alternative for bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single basketball game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Suns Suns logo 100 - 120 Thunder logo Thunder

There are plenty of betting angles to consider, including the chance to back the Thunder in the correct score market. For example, a 120-100 win in their favor is available at huge odds.

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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 Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

The latest Moneyline betting odds gives OKC a 95% chance of winning this NBA game which means the Thunder are overwhelming -2000 favorites with the sportsbooks. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Phoenix is trading at +1100.

The current spread is 17.5 and the total points line is 215.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 215.5, this selection is available at -110.

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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -110 that he gets Over 29.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -118.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 29.5
-110
Under 29.5
-118
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 18.5
-110
Under 18.5
-118
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
+120
Under 6.5
-156
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Devin Booker (Suns)
Over 5.5
+118
Under 5.5
-154
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 5.5
+107
Under 5.5
-139
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Player Rebounds
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 8.5
-135
Under 8.5
+104
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Mark Williams (Suns)
Over 7.5
+103
Under 7.5
-133
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 7.5
-139
Under 7.5
+107
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Jordan Goodwin (Suns)
Over 5.5
-100
Under 5.5
-130
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Thunder Own Nine Wins From Last Ten at Home

The Thunder have gone 9-1 across their last 10 home games, posting 121.20 points per contest while yielding 108.00.

The Suns are 3-7 in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 107.70 points per contest and giving up 111.70.

The Thunder beat the Suns 119-84 when the teams last met at Paycom Center. In their previous 10 head-to-head matchups at Paycom Center, the Thunder have tallied eight wins, compared to the Suns with two.

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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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 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