Thunder vs Suns Prediction and NBA Tips - 16 November 2024
Last updated: Nov 16, 2024, 1:09AM | Published: Nov 2, 2024, 1:26AM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Phoenix Suns in NBA action at Paycom Center on Saturday, commencing at 12:00pm AEDT.
Led by star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Luguentz Dort, the Thunder are up against a Suns team that includes Devin Booker, Tyus Jones and Ryan Dunn.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Thunder vs Suns game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Oklahoma City vs Phoenix NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 73% chance of beating the Suns at Paycom Center.
Thunder vs Suns: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Paycom Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.33, Suns $3.45
- Line: Thunder -7.5 ($1.91), Suns +7.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 228 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 $1.33 and the Suns at $3.45.
The Thunder are 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 228 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 (+7.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 228-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Thunder vs Suns: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Phoenix at $3.45 with Bet365
- Line: Suns +7.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 228 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Thunder vs Suns predictions are based on market-leading simulations and gambling expertise 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 recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Thunder vs Suns: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Suns at Paycom Center on Saturday is the Thunder winning 117-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Oklahoma City vs Phoenix game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Thunder vs Suns: Player Props
Player props are a common way to bet on Thunder vs Suns without necessarily betting on the outcome of Saturday's game itself.
Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to predict key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead 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 | 12 | 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 |
| Ryan Dunn | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 10 | 11 | 4 |
| Royce O'Neale | 9 | 5 | 3 |
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Oklahoma City vs Phoenix match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every NBA game, as well as 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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Oklahoma City vs Phoenix predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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