Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder 3/19/23 – On Sunday afternoon, Phoenix will try to make it three in a row when it visits Oklahoma City. Before their win over Orlando on Thursday night, the Suns had lost three straight matches. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City saw their three-game winning streak snapped with a 128-111 defeat at Toronto last time out. Oklahoma City will be winning this game according to the top NBA betting sites.
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Date & Time: Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
Location: Paycom Center
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Odds
Suns
Moneyline: -105
Spread: +1 (-110)
Total: 235.5 over (-110)
Thunder
Moneyline: -115
Spread: -1 (-110)
Total: 235.5 under (-115)
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Analysis
Phoenix Suns experienced a cold spell from December to January, losing 12 out of 14 games. Since then, they’ve been on an impressive winning streak, with their only real setback coming during a three-game skid last week against elite opponents Sacramento, Golden State and Milwaukee before rebounding with a 116-113 win against Orlando on Thursday. Now in fourth place in the Western Conference standings – 1.5 games ahead of Los Angeles – the Suns will be without big man Deandre Ayton after suffering a groin injury during that win against Orlando. He will miss his first game since Jan. 23, giving Jock Landale, Bismack Biyombo and Darius Bazley an opportunity for extra minutes in the lineup. Ayton is averaging 18.3 points and 10.1 rebounds per game; thus his absence is significant; however guard Cameron Payne has made up for it by shooting 53.1% on his last 32 shots for an impressive 15.5 points per game average after coming off an 18-point outing on March 8. Meanwhile star Kevin Durant will miss his sixth straight game due to a sprained ankle suffered on March 8; Phoenix has struggled offensively lately, ranking No. 20 in terms of points per game, while Oklahoma City defense ranks No. 20 at 116.3 points allowed per contest.
Oklahoma City Thunder had gone on a five-game losing streak at the end of February, but has found its best form since then. The Thunder have won six straight games with only one loss coming against Phoenix earlier this month. Their hot streak ended with a 128-111 defeat at Toronto on March 16. Tre Mann made his return after missing five out of their previous six matches; shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 29 points on 12 of 19 shooting while pulling down three rebounds and dishing out three assists as well. Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City with 31.3 points, 5.5 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game. The Thunder have relied heavily on their offense this season – ranking third in NBA scoring – but Josh Giddey has also made an impact with 16.2 points per game as he averages plus 7.9 rebounds plus 6.1 assists per contest; Luguentz Dort and Jalen Williams join them in double figures too. On Sunday afternoon they face off against Phoenix who rank fourth in points allowed per game; their only recent injuries concern them. As for now the Thunder remain healthy with no recent injuries to worry about; they sit half a game ahead of Lakers or Jazz for ninth place in Western Conference standings.
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Against the Spread
Over is 4-0 in Suns last 4 games following a straight up win. Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Suns are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following an ATS loss. Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Thunder last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Thunder are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points. The Thunder are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games. Over is 12-3-1 in Thunder last 16 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1-1 in Thunder last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Free Pick
Oklahoma City has been one of the NBA’s most profitable teams recently, covering six straight spreads in eight games. Their home record against Phoenix has been impressive too – 17 wins out of 19 meetings; on the contrary, Phoenix only covered once in their last five games. According to the best NBA betting predictions today, the Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to win this game.
Free Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -1 (-110)
