Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 03/03/2024, 05:51  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 03/03/2024 at 13:30 in NBA Prediction

The OKC Thunder will be away to the Phoenix Suns looking to get back to winning ways in the NBA. They come to this match sitting second in the Western Conference, 6.5 games clear of the sixth-placed Suns. The Suns are also seeking to get back to winning ways here. Frank Vogel’s men have struggled with inconsistency over the last several weeks and have lost four times in eight outings. They were defeated last time out at home by the Rockets in the second game of a back-to-back with Houston. Phoenix’s 25th loss of the season saw them fall 118-109. The Suns, who are averaging 117.2 points a game, have compiled a 20-12 home record. They have also won eight of the last 11 matchups with the Thunder. Nasir Little and Eric Gordon have been listed as ‘Questionable’ for this game.

The Thunder saw a run of six successive wins come to an end last time out. Mike Daigneault’s men suffered a shock 132-118 defeat to the lowly-ranked Spurs in San Antonio. Chet Holmgren was outdueled by rookie rival Victor Wembanyama. He should therefore seek an immediate response to prevent the Spurs centre from running away with the Rookie of the Year title. The Thunder have won two of the last three matchups with the Suns. They won the last time they were in Phoenix which was their first meeting of the season between the two. Another win here will see them secure the spoils for the regular season against the Suns. Oklahoma possess the third-best ranked offence and are averaging 121.2 points. They have won 41 of 59 games and 25 of those have come against fellow West teams. The visitors have a leaner injury list than the Suns and only Jaylin Williams will be unavailable for this trip.