Suns at Thunder NBA Picks, April 9 2010
Suns at Thunder NBA Picks: Making the 2010 NBA Playoffs is not a concern for both Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns, but as the two teams head into the…
Suns at Thunder NBA Picks: Making the 2010 NBA Playoffs is not a concern for both Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns, but as the two teams head into the final weekend of the season, each can help itself regarding playoffs position by winning. Friday (8 pm Eastern) the Thunder host Phoenix at Ford Center in Oklahoma City with each team looking to improve their playoffs standings. Heading into Friday's play both teams could conceivably finish anywhere from the two seed in the West to the eight seed.
NBA Picks oddmakers at online super-sportsbook BetUS.com list the Thunder as 4-chalk favorites versus Phoenix with a 220 1/2 total. Suns backers are getting +160 moneyline odds while Oklahoma City is giving -190.Steve Nash tossed in 18 points and dished out 12 assists for a double-double on Wednesday, leading the Suns to a 112-101 victory over the Spurs. The Suns covered the 6-point spread, while the 213 points made it OVER the posted total of 209. Amare Stoudemire went for a game-high 29 points, and Jason Ricardson chipped in with 20 in the win.
The Thunder were defeated 98-94 by the Nuggets last time out, as 2 1/2-point favorites. The teams played UNDER the posted total of 214.5. Kevin Durant had 33 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
Phoenix (51-27) has won 11 of 12 and 25 of 31, but needs to stay sharp over its last four games. The Suns are battling three teams for second place in the West. Phoenix faces two of those clubs, Denver and Utah, next week. The matchups will likely help determine the Suns' first-round opponent.
That may very well end up being Oklahoma City (48-30), which is in a three-way tie for sixth in the conference.
Phoenix and Oklahoma City have each won a road game in this season's series. The Suns have won five straight on the road against the Thunder franchise and 10 of 11 overall meetings.
NBA Picks: Take the Suns while getting +4 ATS.
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