Thunder vs Suns Prediction, Picks, Odds: Latest News, Injury Updates

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The Oklahoma City Thunder play Phoenix Suns on Friday in an NBA Cup group game, and if you’re wondering how to watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Thunder (10-2) continue their season-long six-game homestand. They have won two in a row since Chet Holmgren broke his hip. last time, they dominated the depleted New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the Suns (9-3) have gotten off to a hot start but have suffered from notable injuries. They had a blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. This will be OKC’s first West Group B game since the NBA Cup started this week.

How to watch the Thunder game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

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What channel is the Suns vs. Thunder on today? Time, TV program

TV channel: FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma

Start time: 7 p.m. CT

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Where to watch Suns vs. Thunder on live stream

Watch Suns vs. Thunder live on Fubo (free trial)

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Thunder vs Suns injury updates

Thunder: Chet Holmgren (broken hip) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (broken hand) is out. Alex Caruso (hip soreness) is out. Jaylin Williams (hamstring strain) is out. Nikola Topic (torn ACL) is out. Adam Flagler (two-way) is out. Alex Ducas (two-way) is out.

Sun: Kevin Durant (calf) is out. Bradley Beal (calf strain) is out. Grayson Allen (hamstring soreness) is questionable. Jusuf Nurkic (ankle sprain) is questionable. Collin Gillespie (broken ankle) is out.

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Thunder vs. Suns probable starting lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  • Cason Wallace
  • Lu Dort
  • Aaron Wiggins
  • Jalen Williams

Phoenix Suns

  • Tyus Jones
  • Devin Booker
  • Ryan Dunn
  • Royce O’Neale
  • Jusuf Nurkic

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Suns vs Thunder predictions, picks, odds

Thunder 113, Suns 109: What could have been a matchup between two of the best teams has been ruined. Injuries to Durant, Holmgren and Beal took all the excitement out of this NBA Cup group stage. Instead, it will be a classic matchup of former Kentucky guards Gilgeous-Alexander and Booker. The Thunder should pick up a close win thanks to being a deeper team.

ODDS: Thunder with 7.5 points

O/O: 225.5

All NBA odds via BetMGM.

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Thunder 2024-25 schedule

  • Sunday, November 17 against the Mavericks
  • Tuesday, November 19 at Spurs
  • Wednesday, November 20 vs. Trail Blazers

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