The Phoenix Suns (25-24) travel to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder (39-9) on Wednesday, February 5th. This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and televised on ESPN. The Thunder are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Suns are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Suns. Tip-off is set for 9:30 ET.
Suns vs Thunder
The Suns Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Suns dropped to 25-24 on the season after a 121-119 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Monday. Phoenix, who entered the game as 5.5-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 240 exceeded the O/U line of 228.5 by 11.5 points.
After an 11-0 run gave the Suns a 53-41 lead, they held Portland to 18 points in the 2nd quarter. However, the Blazers responded by outscoring Phoenix 37-25 in the 3rd quarter. The Suns tried to rally in the 4th, holding Portland to 21 points while scoring 27, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
The Thunder Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Thunder improved to 39-9 on the season with a 125-96 win over the Bucks on Monday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City entered the game as -17.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total score of 221 points fell short of the 226.5 O/U line.
Oklahoma City took control early, going on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 30-19 to 41-19. They dominated the first two quarters, outscoring Milwaukee 39-22 in each. After building a 116-75 lead through three quarters, the Thunder eased off in the 4th, scoring just 9 points while the Bucks added 21.
Suns Offense Breakdown
Devin Booker led the Suns with 34 points and 4 assists in their 121-119 loss to the Trail Blazers, shooting 50% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 37.5%. Kevin Durant added 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, though he struggled from deep, making just 2 threes at 22.2%. Bradley Beal contributed 25 points, connecting on 3 threes at 37.5%.
Phoenix made 15 threes as a team, shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc, with an overall field goal percentage of 47.1%. Booker scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and added 11 more in the 3rd, while Durant and Beal each scored 8 points in the 4th quarter and 4 more in overtime.
Thunder Offense Breakdown
In their win over the Bucks, the Thunder shot 51.5% from the field and hit 16 threes at a 39% clip. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 34 points, shooting 78.9% from the floor and adding 6 assists.
Ousmane Dieng contributed 21 points, while Isaiah Joe added 18, knocking down 5 threes. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 of his points in the 1st quarter, with 9 more coming in the 2nd.
Suns Team Defense
Defensively, the Suns shined in the 2nd and 4th quarters but struggled in the 3rd, giving up 37 points in their 121-119 loss to the Trail Blazers. Overall, they allowed Portland to shoot 44% from the field.
Phoenix had trouble defending the three, with the Blazers hitting 16 threes at a 40% clip. The Suns also sent Portland to the line 30 times, where they made 25 free throws. Defensively, the Suns recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks.
Thunder Team Defense
Defensively, the Suns had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 18 points, but struggled in the 3rd, allowing 37 points in their 121-119 loss to the Trail Blazers. Overall, they held Portland to 44% shooting from the field.
Phoenix had trouble defending the three, as the Blazers hit 16 threes at a 40% clip. The Suns also sent Portland to the line 30 times, where they made 25 free throws. Defensively, the Suns recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks.
Suns vs Thunder Trends
- In their last ten games away from home, the Suns have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 114 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Thunder offense has averaged 115 points per game while allowing an average of 106. Oklahoma City posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 4-5-1 ATS.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Suns have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
- The Thunder have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Suns vs Thunder Prediction
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +12, the Suns is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 226.5 and our model has the Suns and Thunder finishing with a combined 248 points. Our pick is to take the over.
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Last updated:February 5, 2025 Suns, Thunder