Suns vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 5, 2026, 1:05AM | Published: Jan 4, 2026, 3:06PM
The Phoenix Suns will sqaure off with the favoured Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Mortgage Matchup Center on Monday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With the likes of Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Collin Gillespie, the Suns are aiming to beat a Thunder team that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Suns vs Thunder game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Phoenix vs Oklahoma City NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 77% chance of beating the Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Suns vs Thunder: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Suns $4.10, Thunder $1.26
- Line: Suns +10 ($1.91), Thunder -10 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 229.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Suns at $4.10 and the Thunder at $1.26.
The Suns are listed as 10-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Thunder (-10) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 229.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Suns (+10) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 229.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Suns vs Thunder: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Phoenix at $4.10 with Bet365
- Line: Suns +10 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 229.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Suns vs Thunder betting tips are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Suns to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Suns vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Suns vs Thunder at Mortgage Matchup Center this Monday is the Thunder winning 119-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Phoenix vs Oklahoma City game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Suns vs Thunder prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Phoenix vs Oklahoma City game.
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Suns vs Thunder: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Suns and Thunder at Mortgage Matchup Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Monday 5 January 2026
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Phoenix vs Oklahoma City predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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