The Phoenix Suns will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 8:00 PM. This game will be aired on KSBI. The Thunder are favored with a spread of -9.5, while the Suns have a moneyline of +300. The total points line is set at 219.5.
The Suns, under head coach Jordan Ott, have a 1-1 record in the regular season. They will look to improve their away performance as they were 0-1 on the road. The Thunder, led by Mark Daigneault, are unbeaten with a 3-0 start. They have a strong home record of 2-0, which could be key in this game. The Suns’ ability to break through this home strength might decide the outcome.
Phoenix Suns Team Preview
The Phoenix Suns have a strong projected starting lineup. Devin Booker leads the way with an impressive 33.0 points per game, supported by his shooting guard partner Jalen Green. Miles Bridges and Dillon Brooks will handle the small forward spots, while Khaman Maluach takes on the center role. This group looks to build on their recent win against the Golden State Warriors.
The Suns rely on their key rotation players and bench depth to maintain their competitive edge. Collin Gillespie provides solid backup point guard play with an average of 5.5 points and 5.5 assists per game. Off the bench, Oso Ighodaro contributes effectively in limited minutes, adding 8.0 points and 3.0 rebounds per game. Luke Kennard and Jordan Goodwin also offer scoring and stability.
The Suns face a challenging game against their next opponent. Their scoring ability, led by Booker, will be vital against a defense that might exploit their rebounding weakness. Their field goal percentage ranks middle of the pack, but their three-point shooting must improve to match the opponent’s perimeter threats. The performance of their starting lineup and bench will be key in this game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s projected starting lineup includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jared McCain, and Ajay Mitchell in the backcourt. Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein will hold down the frontcourt. Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the team in scoring with 27.7 points per game, showing his ability to drive the offense.
Key rotation players include Jalen Williams and Alex Caruso, who provide valuable minutes off the bench. Ajay Mitchell is another significant contributor with 11.3 points per game. The depth in the center position with players like Aday Mara and Kenrich Williams gives the team options for different matchups.
The Thunder’s defense is a strength, allowing only 96.3 points per game. Their ability to limit opponent’s field goal percentage to 40.6% will be important. The Thunder’s inside presence with Holmgren and Hartenstein can control the paint against the Suns’ frontcourt.
Betting Prediction
The Phoenix Suns struggle on offense, scoring just 107 points per game, which ranks them 27th in the league. Their three-point shooting is also weak, hitting only 29% of their attempts. This low offensive output makes it hard for the Suns to significantly contribute to a high-scoring game.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are even lower in scoring, with 106.7 points per game. Their field goal percentage is 42.6, which ranks them 23rd. Even though they attempt a lot of shots, the Thunder’s lack of scoring efficiency keeps their games low-scoring.
Both teams have defensive metrics that support a low total. The Thunder allow only 96.3 points per game, ranking them first in the league. With both teams struggling to score and the Thunder’s strong defense, the game should stay under the total.
- Pick: Under 219.5 (-114)
