Thunder vs Suns Prediction, Odds & How to Watch – Sunday, January 4

The Oklahoma City Thunder (30–5) continue their dominant season as they head to PHX Arena to take on the Phoenix Suns (20–14) on Sunday night. Oklahoma City enters this matchup riding a four‑game winning streak and holding the best record in the league, while Phoenix has been competitive but inconsistent, especially when facing elite opponents. Oddsmakers have the Thunder as solid 8‑point favorites, with the total set at 228.5.

Both teams have been trending toward higher‑scoring games, combining to average nearly 238 points per contest. Oklahoma City has won both head‑to‑head meetings this season, and their elite defense paired with explosive scoring has made them one of the toughest matchups in the NBA.

Best Bet for Thunder vs Suns

Best Bet: Suns +8.5 (-110) Book: Best price at Fanduel

Our best bet for Thunder vs Suns is Suns +8.5. Phoenix has been one of the strongest ATS teams in the league (22‑10‑2), and they’ve covered twice this season when catching 8+ points. The Suns also score 115.5 points per game — 8.4 more than the Thunder allow, giving them a realistic chance to stay within the number. Oklahoma City is elite, but Phoenix’s recent 7‑3 ATS stretch and strong home performance make +8.5 the sharper side.

Same‑Game Parlay Picks for Thunder vs Suns

3‑Leg SGP (Safer)

Leg 1: Suns +10.5 alt spread
Leg 2: Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander 28+ points
Leg 3: Devin Booker 20+ points
Combined odds: +350

This SGP leans on both stars scoring while giving Phoenix extra cushion.

Longshot SGP (+1100)

Leg 1: Thunder -8.5
Leg 2: SGA 35+ points
Leg 3: Chet Holmgren 10+ rebounds

This longshot targets a Thunder cover with big nights from their two franchise cornerstones

Thunder vs Suns Odds & Top Player Props

Market	Phoenix Suns	OKC Thunder
Money Line	+270	-350
Spread	+8.5 (-110)	-8.5 (-110)
Total	O 228.5 (-110)	O 228.5 (-110)

Odds updated: January 4, 2026 – 4:30 PM ET. Lines may move throughout the day.

Top Player Props

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander — O/U 30.5 points (‑128)
Devin Booker — O/U 23.5 points (‑122)
Jalen Williams — O/U 16.5 points (‑125)
Ajay Mitchell — O/U 11.5 points (‑130)
Mark Williams — O/U 10.5 points (‑125)

These props align with expected usage and matchups, especially with both teams missing key rotation players. For more markets, check out our dedicated best NBA player props today page.

Trends to Know for Thunder vs Suns

Thunder Trends

5‑5 ATS in last 10 games
18‑11 ATS as 8‑point favorites or more
52.9% of games have gone over
25‑1 when scoring more than 113.4 points

Suns Trends

7‑3 ATS in last 10 games
2‑5 ATS as 8‑point underdogs
47.1% of games have gone over
21‑6‑1 ATS when scoring more than 107.1 points

Latest Injuries & NBA Injury Report for Thunder vs Suns

Team	Player	Injury	Status
Oklahoma City Thunder	Cason Wallace	Knee Contusion	Day-To-Day
Oklahoma City Thunder	Jaylin Williams	Heel	Out
Oklahoma City Thunder	Isaiah Hartenstein	Calf	Out
Oklahoma City Thunder	Ousmane Dieng	Calf	Out
Oklahoma City Thunder	Brooks Barnhizer	—	Day-To-Day
Oklahoma City Thunder	Nikola Topic	Testicular Cancer	Out
Oklahoma City Thunder	Thomas Sorber	Torn ACL	Out
Phoenix Suns	Grayson Allen	Knee	Out
Phoenix Suns	Jalen Green	Hamstring	Out