Suns vs. Thunder Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 4

Suns vs. Thunder Game Info

• Date: Sunday, January 4, 2026
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• Venue: PHX Arena -- Phoenix, Arizona
• Coverage: FDSOK, AZFamily, and Suns+

The Phoenix Suns (20-14) are 9.5-point underdogs as they attempt to build on a three-game home win streak when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder (30-5) on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at PHX Arena. The matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on FDSOK, AZFamily, and Suns+. The matchup's over/under is set at 231.5.

Suns vs. Thunder Odds & Spread

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Suns vs. Thunder Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Thunder win (62.6%)

Suns vs. Thunder Betting Trends

• The Thunder have gone 19-16-0 against the spread this season.
• The Suns have 22 wins against the spread in 34 games this year.
• This season, Thunder games have hit the over 18 times out of 34 chances.
• Suns games this year have gone over the point total 16 times in 34 opportunities (47.1%).
• Against the spread, Oklahoma City has played better when playing at home, covering 11 times in 19 home games, and eight times in 16 road games.
• The Thunder have exceeded the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (52.6%) than road tilts (50%).
• Against the spread, Phoenix has performed better at home (11-4-1) than on the road (11-6-1).
• In terms of the over/under, Suns games have finished over less often at home (six of 16, 37.5%) than away (10 of 18, 55.6%).

Thunder Leaders

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.1 points, 6.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds.
• Chet Holmgren is averaging 18.2 points, 8.2 boards and 1.6 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 1.8 blocked shots (fourth in league).
• Ajay Mitchell averages 14 points, 3.5 boards and 3.6 assists.
• Cason Wallace is averaging 7.9 points, 3.1 boards and 2.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 2.1 steals (first in NBA) and 0.2 blocked shots.
• Jalen Williams is averaging 16.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists.

Suns Leaders

• Devin Booker is averaging 25.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists for the Suns.
• Collin Gillespie's numbers on the season are 14 points, 4 rebounds and 5.1 assists per contest. He is making 44.5% of his shots from the field and 42.9% from 3-point range, with an average of 3 triples.
• The Suns are receiving 12.8 points, 8.3 boards and 1.1 assists per game from Mark Williams.
• The Suns are getting 21.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game from Dillon Brooks.
• Royce O'Neale averages 10.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists. He is making 43.3% of his shots from the floor and 41.9% from 3-point range, with 2.8 triples per contest.

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