The OKC Thunder and Phoenix Suns cross swords in a regular-game at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Wednesday, with tipoff at 9 p.m. EST. The Thunder lead the season-series 2-1after winning the first two matchups. The Suns recorded a 108-15 win in the most recent faceoff on Jan. 4.

The Thunder snapped their two-game losing streak with a fantastic 119-110 win over the LA Lakers on Monday. OKC remain in first place in the West with a 41-13 record, but isn’t dominating the league as it did earlier in the season.

Meanwhile, the Suns are on the back end of a back-to-back, having defeated the Dallas Mavericks 120-111 on Tuesday. Phoenix is striving to come out of the play-in picture and seal an automatic playoff qualification by finishing in the top six. Devin Booker and Co. are seventh in the West with a 32-22 record.

OKC Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns Preview, Starting Lineups Tonight, Betting Tips and Game Prediction

OKC Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Tips and Odds

Moneyline: Thunder (-225), Suns (+188)

Spread: Thunder -6.5 (-106), Suns +6.5 (-114)

Total over/under o/u: Thunder o217.5 (-110), Suns u217.5 (-110)

Editor’s note: Odds might change closer to tipoff.

Betting Tips

• Devin Booker is expected to score over 22.5 points.
• Jalen Williams is expected to score over 19.5 points.
• Mark Williams is expected to record over 7.5 rebounds.

OKC Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns Preview

The Thunder didn’t feel Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s absence against the Lakers, as Jalen Williams and Isaiah Joe stepped up to shoulder the offensive load. Williams led the starters with 23 points and flawless execution in the clutch, while Joe caught a heater and knocked down multiple 3-pointers en route to 19 points off the bench.

OKC needs a similar contribution from the duo, while Chet Holmgren must outplay Mark Williams in the interior. If Holmgren draws Williams out on the perimeter, it will open driving lanes for other players.

Meanwhile, the Suns handled the business against the Mavericks on Tuesday, but their three premier players were inefficient from the floor. Dillon Brooks missed 15 of 26 shots, Devin Booker bricked nine of his attempts, and Jalen Green misfired nine out of 15 times. They must be more clinical with their shot selection against a young Thunder team that plays physical defense.

OKC Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns Starting Lineups Tonight

OKC Thunder starting lineup

PG: Cason Wallace, SF: Lu Dort, SF: Jalen Williams, PF: Chet Holmgren, C: Isaiah Hartenstein.

Phoenix Suns starting lineup

PG: Devin Booker, SG: Collin Gillespie, SF: Dillon Brooks, PF: Royce O’Neale, C: Mark Williams.

OKC Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns Prediction

Expect the Thunder to record a hard-fought win against a fatigued Suns team. OKC’s stifling defense is likely to force Phoenix players into missing shots and make errors. The Suns are expected to keep things tight with the support of home fans behind them, but the Thunder have the depth and defensive weapons to win the game.

Final score prediction: Thunder win 118-113.