Suns vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Betting Tips - 25 February 2023
Feb 23, 2023, 10:41PM
The Phoenix Suns play the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Footprint Center on Saturday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
With star players Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul, the Suns are aiming to beat a Thunder line-up that includes Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams and Luguentz Dort.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Suns vs Thunder, plus the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who will win? Suns vs Thunder
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's Suns-Thunder NBA game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Suns a 75% chance of getting the W against the Thunder at Footprint Center.
More: Free Betting Analysis for Suns vs Thunder
Phoenix vs Oklahoma City NBA Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Footprint Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Suns $1.24, Thunder $4.50
- Line: Suns -9 ($1.91), Thunder +9 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 226.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Suns to win at $1.24. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Thunder to win at $4.50.
The Suns are listed as 9-point favourites against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 currrently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Thunder (+9) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 226.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Thunder (+9) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 226.5 points has a 52% chance of going Over.
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Suns vs Thunder NBA Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Thunder at $4.50 with PointsBet (2.7% edge)
- Line: Thunder +9 at $1.91 with PointsBet (54% probability)
- Total Points: Over 226.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (52% probability)
Today's Suns vs Thunder predictions are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Suns have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Thunder to win is our recommended option because of the 2.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the best odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Suns vs Thunder Best Bets
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Suns vs Thunder at Footprint Center this Saturday has the Suns winning 117-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Phoenix vs Oklahoma City on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Suns vs Thunder NBA Props Tips
Betting on Suns vs Thunder prop bets and player prop picks? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Footprint Center.
Devin Booker is expected to lead the way for the Suns with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, while Josh Giddey is projected to have 22 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.
Suns Projected Box Score
- Devin Booker: 26 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
- Deandre Ayton: 20 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST
- Chris Paul: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 10 AST
- Josh Okogie: 13 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST
- Terrence Ross: 9 PTS, 2 REB, 2 AST
Thunder Projected Box Score
- Josh Giddey: 22 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST
- Jalen Williams: 16 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
- Luguentz Dort: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST
- Tre Mann: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
- Isaiah Joe: 13 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Phoenix vs Oklahoma City match-up at Footprint Center.
As always, check out our Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Suns vs Thunder NBA 2023
The match-up between the Suns and Thunder at Footprint Center is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Game: Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Saturday 25 February 2023
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Footprint Center
All dates and times in this article are Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
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