Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

The Suns (9-3) travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder (10-2) in a Western Conference matchup. The Thunder are currently favored by 7.5 points and have won two straight games. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 ET and the game will be played at Paycom Center.

Phoenix is 3rd in the Western Conference and 2nd in the Pacific Division. Oklahoma City is 1st in the West and 1st in the Northwest Division. The over/under line for this game is 227.5 points. The Thunder are -320 on the moneyline, while the Suns are +256.

PHOENIX SUNS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK

The Pick: Phoenix Suns +7.5

This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 100-99 in favor of the Thunder.
• Our projections have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishing with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the Thunder finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 12 threes.

Are Phoenix Ready for a Road Win?

The Suns dropped to 9-3 on the season after a 127-104 road loss to the Kings on Wednesday. Phoenix entered the game as +8 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 23 points. The total score of 231 points went over the pre-game line of 225.5.

After the Kings went on an 11-0 run early, Phoenix managed to win the 2nd quarter 27-26, but Sacramento pulled away in the 3rd, outscoring the Suns 32-24. The Kings then extended their lead in the 4th, winning the final quarter 34-24.

Josh Okogie led the Suns with 25 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 75% clip in their loss to the Kings. Devin Booker added 18 points and 5 assists, though he shot just 37.5% from the floor.

As a team, the Suns struggled offensively, shooting 37.1% overall and 30.2% from beyond the arc, making 13 threes. Okogie scored 9 points in the 1st quarter and added 7 more in the 2nd, while Booker put up 9 points in the 2nd quarter as well.

The Suns struggled defensively on Wednesday, allowing the Kings to score 127 points on 64% shooting. Sacramento put up 35 points in the 1st quarter and added 34 more in the 4th to seal the win. Phoenix did manage to hold the Kings to 26 points in the 2nd quarter.

From beyond the arc, the Kings hit 15 threes at a 53% clip. The Suns sent Sacramento to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws. Phoenix gave up 6 offensive rebounds while recording 12 steals and 2 blocks.

Will the Thunder Defense Show Up at Home?

The Thunder improved to 10-2 on the season with a 106-88 win over the Pelicans on Wednesday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City entered the game as -14.5 point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 194, well below the 224.5 O/U line.

A key stretch for the Thunder was a 16-0 run that extended their lead from 61-59 to 77-59. They held the Pelicans to just 18 points in the 3rd quarter and 20 in the 4th, while scoring 28 and 24 points in those quarters, respectively.

Jalen Williams led the Thunder to a win over the Pelicans, scoring 31 points and hitting 4 threes at 57.1% from deep. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 29 points, with 13 coming in the 3rd quarter.

Oklahoma City hit 15 threes, shooting 38.5% from beyond the arc, while finishing with a 44.3% field goal percentage overall. Luguentz Dort contributed 3 threes, shooting 60% from long range.

The Thunder put on a defensive clinic against the Pelicans, holding them to just 88 points on Wednesday. Oklahoma City tightened up after allowing 28 points in the 1st quarter, giving up just 22 in the 2nd, 18 in the 3rd, and 20 in the 4th.

Overall, the Thunder held the Pelicans to 39% shooting, including just 9 made threes on 24% shooting from beyond the arc. Oklahoma City also recorded 16 steals and 7 blocks in the game.