Thunder vs. Suns – Game 4 NBA Playoffs – predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 27
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns Playoff Game 4 Betting Preview
The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder look to complete a four-game sweep of the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series tonight at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. Leading the series 3-0, Oklahoma City has dominated, winning each matchup by at least 12 points, including a 121-109 victory in Game 3 on Saturday. The defending champions, finishing the regular season with a 64-18 record, have proven to be far superior to the No.
8 seed Suns so far, operating with superior depth and efficiency on both ends of the floor. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander , the reigning MVP and probable soon-to-be two-time MVP, has been the focal point of the Thunder's offense, was 15-18 from the floor enroute to a game-high 42 points. Despite the absence of forward Jalen Williams due to a left hamstring strain, the Thunder have maintained their intensity, relying on efficient performances from their rotation.
Oklahoma City has allowed the second-fewest points in the league this season (107. 9 PPG), and their defense continues to stifle a Suns team searching for answers. Phoenix, facing elimination with an overwhelming expectation they will be eliminated, is expected to go down swinging in front of their home crowd.
The Suns' offense has been led by Devin Booker but he was limited to just 16 points in Game 3. Dillon Brooks had 33 points to lead Phoenix in Game 3. The Suns biggest struggle throughout the series has been with turnovers and consistency.
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