Thunder vs Suns Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 November 2024
Last updated: Nov 15, 2024, 2:01AM | Published: Nov 2, 2024, 1:26AM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Phoenix Suns in NBA action at Paycom Center on Saturday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Luguentz Dort, the Thunder are looking to overcome a Suns team that includes Devin Booker, Tyus Jones and Jusuf Nurkic.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Thunder vs Suns game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Oklahoma City vs Phoenix NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 72% chance of beating the Suns at Paycom Center.
Thunder vs Suns: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Paycom Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.28, Suns $3.75
- Line: Thunder -7.5 ($1.91), Suns +7.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 226 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 $1.28 and the Suns at $3.75.
The Thunder are listed as 7.5-point favourites against the Suns, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Suns (+7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 226 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 (+7.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 226-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Thunder vs Suns: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Phoenix at $3.75 with Bet365
- Line: Suns +7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 226 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Thunder vs Suns best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to help you place better 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 1.5% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Thunder vs Suns: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Suns at Paycom Center this Saturday is the Thunder winning 116-109.
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 Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Thunder vs Suns: Player Props
Looking for Thunder vs Suns player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the way for the Thunder with 28 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, while Devin Booker is projected to finish with 24 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists for the Suns.
Thunder Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 28 | 6 | 7 |
| Jalen Williams | 21 | 6 | 6 |
| Luguentz Dort | 12 | 4 | 2 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Isaiah Joe | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Suns Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker | 24 | 4 | 7 |
| Tyus Jones | 11 | 3 | 9 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 10 | 12 | 5 |
| Ryan Dunn | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Royce O'Neale | 9 | 5 | 3 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Oklahoma City vs Phoenix match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips on 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 at Paycom Center is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Saturday 16 November 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Oklahoma City vs Phoenix predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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