Oklahoma City @ Phoenix Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, Gordon Hayward comes in at the 76th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 29.0 minutes per game this year. With respect to shooting, the Oklahoma City Thunder's stellar 124.6 points per game places 2nd-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the Phoenix Suns is a tough one for scoring; opposing clubs have put up the 4th-lowest field goal rate in the league over the last 15 games (44.9%). The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Thunder will likely see a rise in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace team in the league over the last 15 games (the Suns).

With respect to shooting, the Oklahoma City Thunder's stellar 124.6 points per game places 2nd-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the Suns is a favorable one; they have allowed the 30th-most points per game in the league to the opposing team's starting PGs over the last 5 games (29.2). The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Thunder will likely see a rise in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace team in the league over the last 15 games (the Suns). Josh Giddey has made 100.0% of his free throw attempts over the last 5 games on the road, 15.9% more than he's put through the net over the course of the year away from his home court.

Luguentz Dort has converted 2.5 3-pointers per game over the last 10 games, 0.6 higher than he's converted from downtown in all games this year. With respect to shooting, the Oklahoma City Thunder's stellar 124.6 points per game places 2nd-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup against Phoenix is a positive one for 3-pointers; when the Phoenix Suns are on their home court, opposing starting SFs have totaled the 21st-most three-point shots per game in the league this year (1.9). The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games. The Thunder will likely see a rise in opportunities in this game from being pitted against the 2nd-fastest pace team in the league over the last 15 games (the Suns).

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been called for 2.6 personal fouls per game while playing away from home this year, ranking him in the 85th percentile -- among the league's most-whistled. This year, opposing starting SGs have tallied 1.5 threes per game (15th-lowest in the league) against the Phoenix Suns, labeling this as a tough matchup. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Oklahoma City Thunder rank 2ndworst in in the NBA with just 8.6 offensive boards per game this year. Over the last 25 games, their opposition has nabbed 12.2 offensive rebounds per game (most in the league) against the Suns (maintaining possessions that can spark more opportunities for offense). In comparison to last season's 9.8 clip, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's free throws converted have decreased this season to 7.9 per game.

Bol Bol has sunk 5.0 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 2.5 more than he's made overall this season. Bol Bol has converted 42.3% of his 3-point shots over the last 5 games, 12.2% more than he's made from three in all games this season. The matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder is a challenging one for shots from the field; the other team has shot for the 3rd-lowest field goal rate in the league this year (45.2%). The Suns have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Suns will likely see a spike in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).

In contrast to last year's 1.9 mark, Eric Gordon's three-point shots drained have surged this year to 2.5 per game. Eric Gordon has averaged 29.7 minutes per game while at home this year, putting him in the 76th percentile -- putting him among the most-utilized players in the league. The matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder is a challenging one for shots from the field; the other team has shot for the 3rd-lowest field goal rate in the league this year (45.2%). The Suns have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Suns will likely see a spike in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).

Royce O'Neale has been called for 0.1 technical fouls per game this year, ranking him as one of the most foul-prone players in the league when it comes to technicals (78th percentile). The Phoenix Suns rank as the 3rd-least aggressive offense in the league over the last 15 games as it relates to three-point attempts. This year, the other team's starting SFs have averaged 25.5% on threes (14th-worst in the NBA) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, labeling this as a difficult matchup. This year, their opposition has brought down 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (highest in the NBA) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder (preserving possessions that can spark added chances for offense). Royce O'Neale has attempted 0.5 foul shots per game this year, putting him in the 18th percentile among all players in the NBA.

Jalen Williams has successfully made 8.9 baskets per game over the last 10 games, 1.3 higher than he's converted in all games this season. Jalen Williams has sunk a whopping 45.8% of his shots from downtown this season, a significant increase from his 33.7 mark last season. Jalen Williams has been on the court for 32.1 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the NBA: 86th percentile. With respect to shooting, the Oklahoma City Thunder's stellar 124.6 points per game places 2nd-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 3rd-most up-tempo tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games.

Bradley Beal has successfully made 68.3% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games at home, 27.1% higher than he's made over the course of the year on his home court. Bradley Beal has averaged 30.9 minutes per game while playing at home this year, placing him in the 80th percentile -- putting him among the most-used players in the league. This year, opposing starting PGs have tallied 7.7 three attempts per game (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Thunder, labeling this as a strong matchup. The Suns have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Suns will likely see a spike in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).

Chet Holmgren has converted 8.4 shots made from the field per game over the last 5 games, 1.9 higher than he's put through the hoop overall this season. Chet Holmgren has made 2.6 shots from downtown per game over the last 5 games on the road, 0.9 more than he's made from beyond the arc overall this season away from his home court. Chet Holmgren has played 30.0 minutes per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking in the 80th percentile -- some of the highest playing time of any player in the league. With respect to shooting, the Oklahoma City Thunder's stellar 124.6 points per game places 2nd-strongest in the NBA over the last 10 games. The matchup vs. the Phoenix Suns is a tough one for scoring; opposing clubs have put up the 4th-lowest field goal rate in the league over the last 15 games (44.9%).

Grayson Allen has made 46.3% of his three-point attempts while playing at home this year, putting him in the 91st percentile among all players in the league. Grayson Allen has attempted 7.4 threes per game over the last 5 games while at home, 1.5 higher than he's attempted overall this season at home. Out of all players in the NBA, Grayson Allen ranks in the 90th percentile for playing time, totaling a massive 33.3 minutes per game this year. The Suns have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Suns will likely see a spike in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).

Jusuf Nurkic has converted 66.5% of his shots from the field over the last 10 games at home, 12.7% higher than he's put through the net in all games this year at home. The matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder is a challenging one for shots from the field; the other team has shot for the 3rd-lowest field goal rate in the league this year (45.2%). The number of points logged against Chet Holmgren has been quite high (17.0 per game) when he is on the road and squaring off against fellow starting Cs this year (93rd percentile). The Suns have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Suns will likely see a spike in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).

Kevin Durant has attempted 6.4 three-point shots per game over the last 10 games while playing at home, 1.6 more than he's attempted in all games this year at home. Out of all players in the NBA, Kevin Durant registers in the 99th percentile for playing time, posting a colossal 37.2 minutes per game this year. Compared to last season's 0.2 rate, Kevin Durant's technical fouls have regressed this season to 0.1 per game. The Suns have played at the 2nd-fastest tempo in the NBA over the last 15 games. The Suns will likely see a spike in possessions today from being pitted against the 3rd-fastest pace-of-play offense in the league over the last 5 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder).

Isaiah Joe has gone over 7.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Cason Wallace has gone over 5.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Aaron Wiggins has gone over 5.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Josh Okogie has gone over 4.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

Drew Eubanks has not yet played a game this season.

Jaylin Williams has gone over 4.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.