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The Phoenix Suns (9-3) take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (10-2) Friday in NBA Cup group play at Paycom Center. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Suns vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; OKC swept 3-0 last year
The Suns limp into town after a road loss to the Sacramento Kings Wednesday 127-104 as 8-point dogs. They’re without F Kevin Durant (calf) for at least 2 weeks and G Bradley Beal (calf) again Friday. G Devin Booker had 18 points on 6-for-16 shooting from the floor.
The Thunder won their second straight Wednesday with a 106-88 cover as 14.5-point faves against the New Orleans Pelicans. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 29 points, 5 boards and 5 dimes. He was 3-for-7 from downtown. C Jalen Williams actually led the way with 31 points and posted 6 boards, 7 assists and 4 steals.
Suns at Thunder odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 12:48 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Thunder -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Suns +7.5 (-105) | Thunder -7.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Suns at Thunder key injuries
Suns
- G Grayson Allen (hamstring) questionable
- G Bradley Beal (calf) out
- F Kevin Durant (calf) out
- C Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) questionable
Thunder
- G Alex Caruso (hip) out
- C Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) out
- C Chet Holmgren (hip) out
- F Jaylin Williams (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Suns at Thunder picks and predictions
Prediction
Thunder 110, Suns 102
Moneyline
Pay no attention to the ML and go straight to SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER OVER 1.5 3-POINTERS (-135). SGA is 7-for-15 (46.7%) from beyond the 3-point line the last 2 games.
Against the spread
I really don’t like this number, but if I am forced to pick one, I’m siding with THUNDER -7.5 (-115). OKC is so hot-and-cold right now without Holmgren patrolling the paint. It gave up just 88 last game but allowed the LA Clippers and Golden State Warriors to drop 128 and 127. It has to keep Phoenix right around 100 to cash this, and that’s where I lean, but I would much rather take it at 6.5 in a live bet.
Over/Under
Phoenix has gone Over in 3 straight because the Suns can’t defend. However, OKC is missing key parts that make it a reach to go much north of 110. The Under cashed in 2 of the 3 meetings last season, and both were in Phoenix.
Take the UNDER 227.5 (-115).
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