Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, 4/9/2025 Preview and Pick

Game: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns

Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Location: Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ

TV: AZ Family Sports Network

The Phoenix Suns (35-43) will try to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder (64-14) at Footprint Center on Wednesday.

The Thunder faced the Lakers and took a loss by a score of 126-99 in their last contest. In reference to personal fouls, the Thunder walked away with 17 and the Lakers racked up 15 personal fouls. They made 22 of 40 shots from long range. Los Angeles walked away from this one shooting 70.6% from the free throw line by burying 12 of 17 shots. Moreover, Los Angeles collected 43 boards (8 offensive, 35 defensive) and got 3 blocks. Los Angeles recorded 25 dimes and had 6 steals for the contest. Regarding defending, Oklahoma City let their opponent shoot 54.8% from the field on 46 of 84 shooting. They also dished out 20 assists for the contest as well as creating 17 turnovers and having 9 steals. In relation to pulling down rebounds, they compiled 34 with 9 of them being offensive. At the charity stripe, the Thunder made 9 of their 12 tries for a rate of 75.0%. Oklahoma City finished the game having earned a 43.3% field goal percentage (39 out of 90) and buried 12 out of their 37 shots from beyond the perimeter.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a guy who played a role for the contest. He had 26 points on 12 out of 23 shooting. He was on the hardwood for 30 minutes played and also pulled down 3 boards. Gilgeous-Alexander walked away from this one shooting 52.2% from the floor and earned 9 dimes.

Get all of our NBA Expert Picks

Oklahoma City heads into this one with a record of 64-14 for the year. They are averaging 120.0 pts per game (4th in the NBA) while connecting on 48.1% from the field. The Thunder are connecting on 37.4% on shots from distance (1,129 of 3,017) and 82.0% from the charity stripe. As a team, Oklahoma City is grabbing 44.7 boards per game and has accounted for 2,095 assists on the campaign, which has them ranked 12th in basketball in terms of passing. They lose possession by turning the ball over 11.8 times per contest and as a unit they commit 19.8 fouls every game.

When they are on defense, the Thunder are able to force 17.1 turnovers every game while drawing 18.2 personal fouls. They are giving up 34.4% from beyond the arc and they are 2nd in basketball in points per game allowed (107.5). The Thunder defense is allowing a field goal percentage of 43.7% (2,956 of 6,769) and they surrender 44.8 rebounds per contest as a group. They are ranked 4th in the league in allowing assists to the opposition with 1,921 relinquished for the campaign.

In their last game, the Suns walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 112-98 against the Knicks. The Suns collected 20 defensive rebounds and 15 offensive rebounds for a total of 35 for the contest. They turned it over 12 times, while getting 11 steals for the contest. The Knicks were called for 18 personal fouls for the game which got the Suns to the free throw line for a total of 19 attempts. They were able to bury 16 of the free throws for a rate of 84.2%. Concerning shooting from beyond the arc, Phoenix knocked down 4 of 34 tries (11.8%). When the final whistle blew, the Suns shot 39 for 92 from the floor which had them shooting 42.4%. The Suns permitted the Knicks to make 40 of 74 tries from the field which had them sitting at 54.1% for this contest. They shot 42.9% from three-point range by going 12 of 28 and ended up shooting 20 out of 24 at the charity stripe (83.3%). In reference to cleaning the glass, Phoenix permitted New York to grab 41 in all (6 on the offensive side).

Devin Booker pitched in for the Suns in this matchup. He converted 16 of 29 in the matchup giving him a field goal percentage of 55.2%, and accounted for 4 rebounds. Booker recorded 40 points in his 40 minutes of playing time and had 3 assists for the game.

Phoenix has a win-loss mark of 35-43 on the season. The Suns commit 18.2 personal fouls every game and they go 81.2% from the charity stripe. They are assisting teammates 27.8 times per contest (10th in the league) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 14.0 times per game. Phoenix has accounted for 8,895 points so far this year (114.0 per contest) and they average 42.5 rebounds per contest. On the offensive side of the ball, the Suns are shooting 47.9% from the field, which has them ranked 9th in basketball.

The Suns on the defensive side of the court are 22nd in the NBA in points per game surrendered with 116.6. They are forcing 12.1 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 47.2% from the floor (19th in basketball). The Phoenix defense allows 36.9% on 3-point shots (1,109 of 3,007) and their opposition knocks down 78.8% of their free throw shots. They have allowed 27.2 assists and 44.1 rebounds per contest, which is ranked 21st and 17th in the NBA.

Who will win tonight's NBA game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Oklahoma City

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here