Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/25

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns are set to play Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round in the NBA Playoffs. The Thunder lead the series 2-0 and are looking to extend their advantage. The game will take place at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 3:30 PM, and will be broadcasted on NBC.

The Thunder have been strong in the postseason, with a 2-0 record so far. They are led by Head Coach Mark Daigneault and have shown great performance, especially in the last two games. On the other side, the Suns, coached by Jordan Ott, are looking to bounce back from two losses. They will aim to use the home-court advantage to their benefit in this critical game.

Thunder vs Suns Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns
  • Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center
  • Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Thunder -9.5 (-109), Suns +9.5 (-114)

Oklahoma City Thunder Team Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been strong in the postseason. They have a points-per-game average of 119.5, ranking third. Their field goal percentage sits at 46.2, placing them eighth.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a key player for the Thunder. He averages 31.0 points and 8.0 assists per game in the playoffs. Chet Holmgren adds support with 17.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.

The team faces some injury challenges. Jalen Williams is out with a hamstring strain. Isaiah Joe is doubtful due to personal reasons, and Thomas Sorber is out for the season with a knee injury.

Phoenix Suns Team Preview

The Phoenix Suns are coming off a mixed stretch of games. They lost their last two games against the Oklahoma City Thunder. They struggled in Game 1, scoring only 84 points, but improved slightly in Game 2 with 107 points.

In their most recent win, the Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors. They scored 111 points and showed strong shooting with a field goal percentage of 48.1%. Jalen Green led the team with 36 points, showcasing his scoring ability.

The Suns have some injury concerns heading into their next game. Grayson Allen and Jordan Goodwin are questionable, while Mark Williams is out. The team will need to adjust their lineup to account for these injuries.

BTB Betting Pick

The Thunder are favored by 9.5 points against the Suns. The Thunder score 119.5 points per game and allow 95.5 points per game. The Suns score 103.0 points per game and allow 112.2 points per game. The Thunder’s strong offense and defense make them a good pick to cover the spread. We project the Thunder to win 116-104.

The total for the game is set at 214.5 points. The Thunder’s games average 215 points, while the Suns’ games average 215.2 points. Both teams have similar game totals, suggesting a close finish to the line. Based on these stats, we recommend taking the over at 214.5 points.