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Oklahoma City Thunder Favored to Sweep Phoenix Suns in Western Conference Matchup

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Phoenix Suns in a Western Conference matchup on Wednesday, April 9 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ. The Thunder are looking to sweep the Suns for the second consecutive season after their previous dominant 140-109 victory over Phoenix. Oklahoma City opens as the favorite with a betting line of -11.5. Stay updated with our Thunder vs. Suns prediction and our top NBA picks for Wednesday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Thunder -625 | Suns +467
• Spread: Thunder -11.5 (-110) | Suns +11.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 231 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma City will win straight-up is 86%.

Oklahoma City vs Phoenix Stats

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in hopes of ending a two-game losing streak. The Thunder had previously suffered losses to the Houston Rockets and the Lakers. Despite already securing the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, the team is vying for the best record in the NBA and home-court advantage in the playoffs. The Thunder are ranked 4th in offense and 2nd in defense, with impressive shooting percentages and defensive stats. They have a record of 64-15 for the season and are a strong contender in the league.

Phoenix Suns Analysis

The Phoenix Suns recently hosted the Golden State Warriors in hopes of breaking a six-game losing streak. Despite scoring an average of 111.4 points per game, the Suns have been struggling on defense, surrendering 132.9 points per 100 possessions. Kevin Durant was absent due to an ankle injury, but Devin Booker scored 40 points in their recent loss to the New York Knicks. The Suns have a power ranking of 20 and are ranked 15th for offense, hitting an average of 47.99% of their field goals and 81.13% of their free throws. Defensively, they allow 47.14% of field goals and 78.78% of free throws. Overall, the Suns have a record of 35-43 and are currently 2.5 games behind the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Suns Expected to Struggle Against Oklahoma City Thunder Amid Playoff Challenges

The Phoenix Suns are facing significant challenges and are likely to fall short of making the postseason. In the absence of Kevin Durant, the Suns faced a formidable opponent in the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, and they are expected to struggle against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a back-to-back game situation. The Thunder possess a strong defensive lineup, while the Suns lag behind in defensive capabilities. Additionally, Oklahoma City has superior depth compared to Phoenix, making it likely for them to emerge victorious. The Thunder have a perfect 5-0 record in both straight-up and against the spread in their recent matchups against the Suns.

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