Who’s Playing
Oklahoma City @ Phoenix
Current Records: Oklahoma City 31-34; Phoenix 36-29
What to Know
This Wednesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 116.77 points per game. They might have tired legs after a contest yesterday as they head on the road against the Phoenix Suns at 9 p.m. ET March 8 at Footprint Center. Averaging 132 points in their past three games, Oklahoma City’s high-powered offense has been in full-swing lately, so Phoenix better be ready for a challenge.
The Golden State Warriors typically have all the answers at home, but on Tuesday OKC proved too difficult a challenge. The Thunder picked up a 137-128 victory. They can attribute much of their success to point guard Josh Giddey, who posted a triple-double on 17 points, 17 assists, and 11 boards, and shooting guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who had 33 points and six assists. The matchup made it Gilgeous-Alexander’s third in a row with at least 33 points.
Meanwhile, the Suns came out on top in a nail-biter against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, sneaking past 130-126. Phoenix’s success was spearheaded by the efforts of shooting guard Devin Booker, who dropped a double-double on 36 points and ten dimes in addition to five rebounds, and power forward Kevin Durant, who had 37 points along with seven rebounds. Booker’s night made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 35 points.
Oklahoma City is the clear underdog, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. However, those who like betting on the underdog should be happy to hear that they are 25-9-1 against the spread when expected to lose.
Their wins bumped Oklahoma City to 31-34 and the Suns to 36-29. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the Thunder and Phoenix will really light up the scoreboard Wednesday.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Footprint Center — Phoenix, Arizona
- TV: Bally Sports – Arizona
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $77.00
Odds
The Suns are a big 12.5-point favorite against the Thunder, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Suns, as the game opened with the Suns as an 11-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Oklahoma City have won 15 out of their last 25 games against Phoenix.
- Feb 24, 2023 – Phoenix 124 vs. Oklahoma City 115
- Apr 03, 2022 – Oklahoma City 117 vs. Phoenix 96
- Feb 24, 2022 – Phoenix 124 vs. Oklahoma City 104
- Dec 29, 2021 – Phoenix 115 vs. Oklahoma City 97
- Dec 23, 2021 – Phoenix 113 vs. Oklahoma City 101
- May 02, 2021 – Phoenix 123 vs. Oklahoma City 120
- Apr 02, 2021 – Phoenix 140 vs. Oklahoma City 103
- Jan 27, 2021 – Oklahoma City 102 vs. Phoenix 97
- Aug 10, 2020 – Phoenix 128 vs. Oklahoma City 101
- Jan 31, 2020 – Oklahoma City 111 vs. Phoenix 107
- Dec 20, 2019 – Oklahoma City 126 vs. Phoenix 108
- Dec 28, 2018 – Oklahoma City 118 vs. Phoenix 102
- Nov 17, 2018 – Oklahoma City 110 vs. Phoenix 100
- Nov 12, 2018 – Oklahoma City 118 vs. Phoenix 101
- Oct 28, 2018 – Oklahoma City 117 vs. Phoenix 110
- Mar 08, 2018 – Oklahoma City 115 vs. Phoenix 87
- Mar 02, 2018 – Oklahoma City 124 vs. Phoenix 116
- Jan 07, 2018 – Phoenix 114 vs. Oklahoma City 100
- Apr 07, 2017 – Phoenix 120 vs. Oklahoma City 99
- Mar 03, 2017 – Phoenix 118 vs. Oklahoma City 111
- Dec 17, 2016 – Oklahoma City 114 vs. Phoenix 101
- Oct 28, 2016 – Oklahoma City 113 vs. Phoenix 110
- Feb 08, 2016 – Oklahoma City 122 vs. Phoenix 106
- Dec 31, 2015 – Oklahoma City 110 vs. Phoenix 106
- Nov 08, 2015 – Oklahoma City 124 vs. Phoenix 103
