The Phoenix Suns are back to their high scoring ways after accumulating 280pts in back to back games under new coach Alvin Gentry, while the Oklahoma City Thunder have lost three straight and six of their last ten games. The Phoenix Suns (30-23) host the Oklahoma City Thunder (13-41) for some high scoring NBA action. NBA oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Suns as -9 point home favs over the Thunder with the over/under set at 234 points. Get your Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com
The Thunder recently lost to the Hornets 98-100 at home. Their top producers on the night were Kevin Durant with 47pts, while Jeff Green added 24pts and seven rebounds. The Thunder 3-22 SU are on the road where they average 97.3 ppg and give up an average 106.7 ppg. They are 0-5 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 100.4 ppg and given up an average 110 ppg. Kevin Durant leads his teammates averaging 25.9 ppg, while Mouhamed Sene is their best shooter making 74% of his shots inside the field. The Thunder are 34-20 ATS overall, 16-9 ATS on the road and 15-10 over/under on the road.
The Suns recently beat the Clippers 142-119 on the road. Their top scorers were Amare Stoudamire with 42pts and 11 rebounds while Steve Nash had 21pts and 12 assists and big man Shaq added 16pts. With Gentry recommitting the Suns to their running ways of recent years, the Suns started the game with their highest-scoring quarter (41 points) and half (81) of the season. "It's beginning to be a lot of fun out there, when we play a high-octane offense," Suns forward Amaré Stoudemire said. Leandro Barbosa started for suspended Jason Richardson and scored 24 points. Phoenix is 26-5 SU in the past two seasons when the starting shooting guard scores 20 points.The Suns are 15-10 SU at home where they average 107.8 ppg and give up an average 102.7 ppg. They are 3-2 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 119 ppg and given up an average 104.4 ppg. The Suns are 19-31-2 ATS overall, 8-16-1 ATS at home and 13-12 over/under at home.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Phoenix.
- Thunder are 9-2 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Phoenix.
- Thunder are 19-7-1 ATS in the last 27 meetings.
- Under is 23-9 in the last 32 meetings.
- Home team is 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.
- Underdog is 5-0-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Prediction
When: Fri, Feb 20, 2009 9:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Suns -9
Point-Spreads.com Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Prediction
The Bottom Line: The Suns are back to their usual ways, scoring lots of points! Go Suns! Get your Phoenix Suns vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
