With Oklahoma City cover as a 5.5-point road favorite on Sunday night in Phoenix? Or is there a better play in tonight’s Thunder vs. Suns matchup at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
593 Oklahoma City Thunder (-5.5) at 594 Phoenix Suns (+5.5); o/u 233.5
9:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, March 3, 2024
Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
TV: ESPN
Thunder vs. Suns: Bettors Essentially Split at Betting Window Tonight
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 51% of public bettors are currently backing the Suns when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Williams Ruled out for Sunday Night
Jaylin Williams (sprained left knee) has been ruled out for Sunday’s matchup with the Suns. There isn’t a timeline for Williams’ return, but he will at least remain out for Sunday’s game. Bismack Biyombo and Mike Muscala, who they recently signed, will be the backup center options, if Muscala is available. Neither will be worth rostering as long as Chet Holmgren is available to play.
Durant Shoots 12-for-19 from Field vs. Rockets
Kevin Durant shot 12-of-19 from the field and 5-of-8 from the foul line in Saturday’s loss to the Rockets, accumulating 30 points, nine rebounds, two assists, three blocks, and one 3-pointer in 39 minutes. While shooting the ball efficiently, Durant was responsible for a game-high six turnovers on Saturday. Due to that category, there has been a difference of four rounds in Durant’s fantasy value over the past three weeks.
A 4th-round player in 8-cat formats, an average of 3.9 turnovers per game is why KD has been an 8th-round player in 9-cat. He remains a 1st-round player for the season in both formats, so there’s no need for concern. Phoenix ends its Week 18 slate with a Sunday home game against the Thunder.
Thunder vs. Suns NBA Betting Trends
Under is 16-5 in Suns last 21 overall
Over is 9-1-1 in Thunder last 11 overall
Under is 4-0 in Suns last 4 home games
Over is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 games playing on 2 days rest
Thunder vs. Suns NBA Prediction:
Take Oklahoma City. The Suns are just 1-4 against the spread in their last five games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous contest, are 1-4 against the number in their last five games overall and are 1-4 at the betting window in their last five games after allowing 100 points or more in their previous contest. On the other side, the Thunder are 6-1 against the spread in their last seven games overall, are 6-1 against the number in their last seven games as a favorite and are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games when their opponent scored 100 points or more in their previous contest.
Thunder vs. Suns Betting Prediction: OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER -5.5
