Thunder vs. Suns Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 05th, 2025

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It's an NBA showdown like no other – the Thunder will take on the Suns on February 05th, 2025, in Oklahoma, OK at Paycom Center. Discover our expert picks and predictions to increase your odds of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Thunder vs. Suns betting tip and prediction

Mark your calendars for the Western Conference bout set for February 05th, 2025, commencing at 19:00. The Thunder enters as -11.5 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Thunder was -24.5 point favorites and won the game against Suns, 128-103. The over/under for the upcoming game is 226.5 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 230 points, and the over was victorious.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot in the game cannot be overstated. Let's analyze how different teams are faring from long distance. The Thunder is currently knocking down 35.7% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their sharpshooting skills. Meanwhile, the Suns are impressively converting 37.8% of their shots from beyond the arc. When it comes to shot selection, the Thunder is dedicating 42% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Suns are taking 43% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Oklahoma City Thunder

How is the Thunder playing this season?

The Thunder comes into this game with a 39-9 record, and they are currently 1st in the Western Conference standings. The Thunder is 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Thunder win their most recent game?

Yes, Thunder defeated the Bucks, 125-96. Josh Giddey scored 23 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Thunder

The leading scorer for the Thunder this season is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 32.5 points per game. Gilgeous-Alexander also is the team leader in minutes played per game with 34.14. In the last game, he scored 46.25 points in DraftKings and 43.6 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Thunder

Coming into the February 05th, 2025 contest, Isaiah Hartenstein leads the Thunder with 12.5 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 30 points in DraftKings and 30.9 fantasy points in FanDuel. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a team-high 6 assists per game. He scored 46.25 DraftKings points and 43.6 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Thunder is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2 steals per game). He has 46.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 43.6 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Chet Holmgren is leading the way for the Thunder with 2.6 blocks per game

Thunder Team Analysis

The Thunder's point differential this season is 12.7 points per game, which ranks 1st in the NBA. They are averaging 117.2 points per game while allowing 104.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Thunder is making 13.8 shots per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Thunder is making 15.8 per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA.

Projected Thunder Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Suns, the Thunder's starting lineup consisted of Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Luguentz Dort, Cason Wallace and Josh Giddey.

Phoenix Suns

How are the Suns playing this season?

The Suns head this game with a 25-24 record, and they are currently 10th in the Western Conference standings. The Suns are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Suns win their most recent game?

No, Suns came up short against the Trail Blazers, 121-119. Kevin Durant scored 26 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Suns

The leading scorer for the Suns this season is Kevin Durant, who is averaging 26.9 points per game. Kevin Durant also leads the team in minutes played per game with 37.06. He scored 26 points on 10-for-17 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Thunder. In the last game, scored 45.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 45.5 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Suns

Nick Richards is leading the way with 10.4 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 17.25 points in DraftKings and 18.4 in FanDuel. Devin Booker is dishing out a team-high 6.7 assists per game. He has 44.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 42.6 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Suns' leader is Devin Booker with 1.1 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 44.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 42.6 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Suns is Kevin Durant, who is sending back 1.3 shots per game. He scored 45.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 45.5 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Suns Team Analysis

The Suns' point differential this season is -0.8 points per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA. They are averaging 113.1 points per game while allowing 113.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Suns are making 14 shots per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Suns are making 17.8 per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA.

Projected Suns' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Thunder, the Suns' starting five were Jusuf Nurkic, Kevin Durant, Grayson Allen, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. For the upcoming matchup, Suns has the following injury: Jusuf Nurkic is out (illness).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Thunder coming into this game as -11.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Thunder.

Money Line betting suggestion

Thunder is a -11.5 money line favorite for the game against the Suns, and the suggestion is to pick the Thunder.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Thunder and Suns is 226.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Thunder and Suns have combined for just 3 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.