If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Thunder vs. Suns, look no further. The Suns are hitting the road to challenge the Thunder on Friday, Mar 29 at 8:00 ET. Currently, the total is 226.5, with Suns being favored by 2. Check out our Thunder vs. Suns player props and predictions.
Thunder vs. Suns Odds
- Spread: Suns -2
- Total 226.5
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Mar 29
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City OK
- TV: KSBI
Suns Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Phoenix has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Suns have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Thunder Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous home games, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 117 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Thunder have a straight up record of 4-6 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Will the Suns Live Up to Expectations on the Road?
The Suns are favored by 2 points today against the Thunder. This season, Phoenix has been favored in 54 of their 73 games and has a record of 36-18 in those games. As the favorite, they have gone 22-31 against the spread, with an average scoring margin of +5.4 points per game.
On the road, the Suns have an average scoring differential of +2.9 points per game. Their road record is 20-16, and they are 16-20 ATS on the road. As the favorite, their ATS record on the road is 8-11.
Phoenix’s O/U record for the season is 32-40-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 230.8 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 226.5.
In their last game, the Suns defeated the Nuggets by a score of 104-97. They were 5.5-point underdogs going into the game. The combined scoring in the game was 201 points, and the O/U line was 228.5.
Currently, the Suns are 7th in the Western Conference with a record of 43-30. Against Western Conference teams, they are 24-20 and 7-8 against other teams in the Pacific Division.
The Suns have been a top-10 scoring team this season, averaging 116.9 points per game (10th). On the road, they are averaging 116.6 points per game (9th).
So far, Phoenix has outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.2% of their games. They have scored less than their own average in two straight games.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Suns are 4th in the league at 49%. They are also 4th in true shooting percentage.
In terms of defense, Suns is currently on par with the NBA average for points allowed, giving up an average of 113.9 points per game. Most recently, the Suns’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 97 points to the Nuggets.
Are the Thunder Ready for a Home Win?
Today’s O/U line of 226.5 points is lower than the Thunder’s season average of 233.6 points per game. OKC has seen the over hit in their last two games and has an O/U record of 38-33-1 for the season.
Oklahoma City’s last game against the Rockets finished with a combined score of 258 points (132-126 HOU). The O/U line for that game was also 226.5, resulting in an over.
As for their ATS record, the Thunder are 42-30 this season, including a mark of 22-14 at home. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last four home games.
Coming into today’s game, the Thunder are 3rd in the Western Conference with a record of 50-22. In non-conference play, they are 18-6 compared to 32-16 against the West.
Oklahoma City’s ATS record as the underdog is 11-6 for the season, and they are 9-8 as the underdog straight-up. On average, their games as the underdog have finished with a scoring differential of 0 points.
So far this season, the Thunder have been one of the NBA’s top-scoring teams, averaging 120.4 points per game (3rd). At home, they have been even better, averaging 122.8 points per game (4th).
When it comes to shooting, the Thunder are one of the league’s best teams, ranking 2nd in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 2nd in true shooting percentage.
Oklahoma City has been a high-volume three-point shooting team, ranking 16th in attempts. However, they have been efficient from beyond the arc, making 39% of their attempts (2nd).
Oklahoma City’s defense is currently in line with the NBA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 113.2 points per game. Opponents are hitting 52.2% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.6% of their three-point attempts.
Thunder vs. Suns Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Williams and his points prop of 23.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -106 while the under is at -129. For his matchup against the Thunder, we recommend taking the under on Jalen Williams and his prop bet of 23.5 points. According to our player projection model, he is expected to fall short of his prop, with a projection of 21.
- The Prop: Jalen Williams Under 23.5 Points (-129)
Thunder vs. Suns Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +2, we recommend going with the Thunder on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 226.5, and our model predicts the Suns and Thunder to score a combined 229 points. We recommend betting on the over.
The Pick: Thunder +2 | at Fanduel Sportsbook