The OKC Thunder will host the Phoenix Suns at 8:30 p.m. CST Wednesday.
OKC (39-9) earned a 125-96 home win over Milwaukee on Monday. The Thunder won despite the absence of Jalen Williams (wrist), but he’s listed as available for Wednesday’s contest.
Phoenix (25-24) suffered a 121-119 overtime road loss to Portland on Monday. Former OKC star Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) is now expected to miss Wednesday’s game.
Here’s a preview of the Thunder-Suns game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.
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Thunder vs. Suns prediction, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 116, Phoenix 102
OKC made quick work of Milwaukee, which was without its five leading scorers, and next up is a game against a Phoenix team that’ll likely be without Durant. The Suns won’t have enough firepower to keep up with the Thunder, which is expected to see the return of Williams. I’m going with OKC at home.
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Thunder vs. Suns betting odds
Odds courtesy of via BetMGM as of Wednesday, Feb. 5
Odds: Thunder by 12.5
Over/under: 228.5
Moneyline: OKC -750 | Phoenix +525
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Thunder vs. Suns injury updates
Thunder: Chet Holmgren (right iliac wing fracture) is out. Ajay Mitchell (right great toe surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out. Cason Wallace (right shoulder strain) is out.
Suns: Kevin Durant (left ankle sprain) is doubtful.
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Projected Thunder starting lineup
(With season averages)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6 assists
- Isaiah Joe: 9.7 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists
- Lu Dort: 9.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists
- Jalen Williams: 21.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists
- Isaiah Hartenstein: 11.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4.3 assists
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Projected Suns starting lineup
- Tyus Jones: 11 points, 2.4 rebounds and 5.9 assists
- Devin Booker: 26.1 points, 4 rebounds and 6.7 assists
- Bradley Beal: 17.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists
- Ryan Dunn: 6.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1 assist
- Nick Richards: 9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists
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What channel is Thunder vs. Suns NBA game on tonight?
The Thunder and Suns will play at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, on FanDuel Sports Network and ESPN. It can also be streamed on ESPN+.
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