Thunder vs Suns Prediction NBA Picks 3/3/24

Phoenix Suns (35-24) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (41-18)

Game Info: Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 9:30 pm (Footprint Center)

Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns +4.5 -- Over/Under: 236.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Oklahoma City Thunder look for a win after winning 6 of their last 7 games. The Phoenix Suns look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. Here’s a Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns prediction.

Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder recently beat the Wizards and Rockets while losing to the Spurs. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 121.2 points on 50.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.3 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.2 points and 6.5 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 19.3 points and 4.1 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 39.6 percent from beyond the arc and 83.2 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns recently lost to the Rockets, while beating the Lakers and Rockets. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 117.2 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.9 points and 5.7 assists, while Devin Booker is averaging 27.6 points and 4.6 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Grayson Allen is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game. The Suns will take on the Nuggets and Raptors after this one.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Suns rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (25.5).
  • The Suns rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (25.0).
  • The Thunder rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (12.5).
  • The Thunder rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.7).

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns prediction

The Phoenix Suns are attractive as a home underdog, and I wouldn't talk you off the ledge if you're looking at the points. However, the Suns played last night and the Thunder haven't played since Thursday. That's a massive rest advantage for OKC. Also, the Thunder comfortably beat the Suns back in November, and you can argue they're a better team right now. There's also the fact OKC is 37-22 ATS on the season. Only the Magic have covered more games and have a better cover percentage than the Thunder this season. I'll keep backing the Thunder until the tickets stop cashing.

Randy’s Pick Oklahoma City Thunder -4.5

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