Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 2/5/25

At 9:30 ET, the Thunder (-743) will host the Suns (+518) in a Western Conference matchup. Oklahoma City is favored by 12, and the over/under line is set at 226.5.

The Thunder (39-9) are the top team in the West, while the Suns (25-24) are 9th. Phoenix is on a two-game losing streak, while OKC has won two in a row. ESPN will televise the game, which will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

PHOENIX SUNS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK

The Pick: Phoenix Suns +12

This game will be played at Paycom Center at 9:30 ET on Wednesday, February 5th.

WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 137-111 in favor of the Suns.
• Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.
• From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.5% and knocking down 16 threes.

Do the Suns Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

After a 121-119 loss to the Trail Blazers on Monday, the Suns are now 25-24 for the season. Phoenix was favored by 5.5 points going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total score of 240 points exceeded the pre-game over/under line of 228.5 by 11.5 points.

The Suns went on an 11-0 run to extend their lead from 42-41 to 53-41, but a rough 3rd quarter saw them outscored 37-25. Despite rallying in the 4th quarter, holding Portland to 21 points while scoring 27, Phoenix couldn’t complete the comeback.

Devin Booker led the Suns with 34 points and 3 made threes, shooting 50% from the field in their 121-119 loss to the Trail Blazers. Kevin Durant added 27 points, and Bradley Beal contributed 25, with both players hitting 2 threes, though Durant shot just 22.2% from deep.

Phoenix connected on 15 threes at a 35.7% clip, while shooting 47.1% overall. Booker scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and added 11 more in the 3rd, while Durant and Beal each contributed 4 points in overtime.

Defensively, the Suns had a strong 2nd quarter, holding the Trail Blazers to just 18 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, giving up 37 points in a 121-119 loss. Overall, they allowed Portland to shoot 44% from the field.

Phoenix gave up 16 three-pointers at a 40% clip and sent Portland to the line 30 times, where they hit 25 free throws. The Suns recorded 12 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Can Oklahoma City Lock in a Home Win?

The Thunder improved to 39-9 on the season with a dominant 125-96 win over the Bucks on Monday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City entered the game as -17.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 221 fell short of the 226.5 O/U line.

Oklahoma City set the tone early, outscoring Milwaukee 39-22 in each of the first two quarters, highlighted by an 11-0 run. They extended their lead to 116-75 by the end of the third quarter before easing off in the fourth, where they were outscored 21-9.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34 points and 78.9% shooting led the Thunder to a 125-point performance against the Bucks, with 21 of his points coming in the 1st quarter. Ousmane Dieng added 21 points, and Isaiah Joe contributed 18, hitting 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency.

The Thunder connected on 16 threes, shooting 39% from deep and 51.5% overall. Joe’s 5 threes were key, while Dieng hit 3, shooting 60% from beyond the arc.

The Thunder’s defense was rock-solid against the Bucks, holding them to just 96 points on 37% shooting. Oklahoma City gave up 22 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters, 31 in the 3rd, and finished strong by allowing just 21 in the 4th.

From beyond the arc, the Thunder limited the Bucks to 13 threes on 33% shooting. They also sent Milwaukee to the line 21 times, where the Bucks made 13 free throws. Defensively, Oklahoma City grabbed 41 rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.