Phoenix Suns (36-29) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (30-34)
Game Info: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 9:00 pm (Footprint Center)
Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -12.5 -- Over/Under: 236.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 118.2 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 116.6 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.1 points and 5.7 assists, while Josh Giddey is averaging 16.3 points and 6.1 assists. Luguentz Dort is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Williams is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 111.1 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 27.2 points and 5.8 assists, while Kevin Durant is averaging 26.7 points and 7.3 rebounds. Deandre Ayton is the third double-digit scorer and Chris Paul is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
The Thunder are 44-21-3 ATS in their last 68 road games. The Suns are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest. The over is 5-0-1 in Thunder last 6 overall. The over is 4-1 in Suns last 5 home games. The Thunder are 9-4-1 ATS in the last 14 meetings. The oover is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the end of a back to back and the Suns are rolling with Durant and others. I get it. However, this is a massive line for an OKC team that's been road covering warriors dating back to last season and loses in the underdog role by an average of just 0.8 points. The Thunder are also 6-0 ATS as double-digit underdogs this season. Give me the points.
Randy’s Pick Oklahoma City Thunder +12.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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