Thunder vs Suns Prediction and NBA Tips - 20 April 2026
Last updated: Apr 19, 2026, 7:46PM | Published: Apr 19, 2026, 9:10AM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Phoenix Suns in the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center on Monday, commencing at 5:30am AEST.
Led by star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder are up against a Suns side that includes Devin Booker, Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Thunder vs Suns game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Oklahoma City vs Phoenix NBA Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder an 89% chance of winning against the Suns at Paycom Center.
Thunder vs Suns: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's NBA game at Paycom Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.06, Suns $10.00
- Line: Thunder -17 ($1.91), Suns +17 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 216 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 Thunder at $1.06 and the Suns at $10.00.
The Thunder are 17-point favourites against the Suns, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Suns (+17) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 216 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Suns (+17) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 216-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Thunder vs Suns: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Phoenix at $10.00 with Bet365
- Line: Suns +17 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 216 at $1.91 with Bet365
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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-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
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Thunder vs Suns: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Suns at Paycom Center this Monday is the Thunder winning 115-100.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Oklahoma City vs Phoenix game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Thunder vs Suns prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Oklahoma City vs Phoenix game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Thunder vs Suns: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Thunder and Suns in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 5:30am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Monday 20 April 2026
- Time: 5:30am AEST
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Oklahoma City vs Phoenix predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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