The Phoenix Suns (38-32) kick off a 3-game road trip Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-36). Tip-off from Paycom Center is at 3:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Thunder odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Suns snapped a 3-game losing skid with a 116-113 victory over the Orlando Magic Thursday but they failed to cover as 8-point favorites. Phoenix had won 4 straight games from March 1-8 before the losing skid.
The Thunder have won 6 of their last 8 games and had a 3-game win streak snapped Thursday with a 128-111 road loss to the Toronto Raptors as 6.5-point underdogs.
The Suns are 2-0 against the Thunder this season, winning both meetings in Phoenix, including 132-101 on March 8. Phoenix is 1-0-1 against the spread in the two games as the Over cashed in both.
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Suns at Thunder odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:39 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Thunder -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns +1.5 (-122) | Thunder -1.5 (+102)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Suns at Thunder key injuries
Suns
- C Deandre Ayton (hip) out
- F Kevin Durant (ankle) out
- G Landry Shamet (foot) probable
Thunder
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Suns at Thunder picks and predictions
Prediction
Thunder 119, Suns 115
Moneyline
The Suns are 15-20 on the road and are missing their two top frontcourt players. Ayton’s absence is bad for the defense and Phoenix has allowed 120 points per game over its last 4 games even with him in the lineup.
The Thunder are 21-15 at home and have a 4-game home win streak on the line this afternoon.
BET THUNDER (-115).
Against the spread
I’d rather not risk the 1-point victory for the Thunder for the marginally better value with the 1.5-point spread. Just take the moneyline instead and don’t sweat it out.
PASS.
Over/Under
The Over is 4-0 in the Suns’ last 4 games following a win and 4-0 in the Thunder’s last 4 home games against teams with a losing road record.
The Thunder are averaging 118.4 points per game over their last 14 games.
BET OVER 233.5 (-112).
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