| MATCHUP | Phoenix Suns | Oklahoma City Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 45-37 | 64-18 |
| Spread | +17.5 -110 | -17.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +1100 | -2100 |
| Total | Over 215.5 (-108) | Under 215.5 (-112) |
| Where | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK | |
| When | Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN | |
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns need a win to even up the series at 1-1. The Suns have lost 12 of their last 19 games.
The Phoenix Suns are averaging 84 points on 34.9 percent shooting and allowing 1119 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 23 points and 6 rebounds, while Dillon Brooks is averaging 18 points and 7 rebounds. Jalen Green is the third double-digit scorer, and Rasheer Fleming is grabbing 0 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder look to take a quick 2-0 series lead. The Thunder have won 25 of their last 30 games.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 119 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 84 points on 34.9 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 25 points and 7 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 22 points and 7 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer, and Isaiah Joe is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 30.4 percent from beyond the arc and 91.3 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 54 rebounds per game.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 14 night games at Paycom Center following a home win.
- The Suns have lost each of their last 10 playoff games as road underdogs.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 playoff games as road underdogs.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in eight of their last nine playoff games at Paycom Center.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last four games following a loss.
- The Thunder have lost six of their last eight Game 2s of a Western Conference First Round series.
- The Suns have covered the spread in four of their last five games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in three of their last four playoff games following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Thunder’s last eight night games against the Suns following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Suns’ last four night games against Northwest Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Chet Holmgren ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.9) this season.
- Ajay Mitchell is one of only 12 players to have made 8+ field goals without a miss in a game this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Dillon Brooks ranks 37th amongst qualified players for FT% (84.2%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (74.0%).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.2).
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.7%).
- The Suns rank 2nd in the league for Q3 opponent points per game this season (27.0).
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
Grayson Allen, Jordan Goodwin, and Mark Williams are questionable for the Suns.
The Thunder will be without Thomas Sorber.
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
There seems to be a belief that Grayson Allen will return for the Suns and that’s a nice boost as it’s a much-needed scorer added to the mix. I don’t want to lay big numbers in the playoffs and the Thunder haven’t cashed tickets this season. However, the Suns have been in a free fall over the last month or so and they’ve covered just two of their last 10 games. The Thunder didn’t shoot the ball extremely well in their game 2 win and still won in a blowout. It’s just one game, but it was ugly, and it doesn’t give me much hope for the Suns moving forward. Give me OKC in another beatdown.