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Thunder vs. Suns odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, April 19 best bets by proven model
TL;DR
The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs on April 19, with the Thunder favored by 14.5 points. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
Key points
- Thunder are top-seeded in the Western Conference
- Suns earned eighth seed by defeating Warriors
- Thunder favored by 14.5 points in Game 1
- Game scheduled for April 19 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Thunder won three of five meetings this season
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The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder begin their quest for back-to-back NBA championships when they battle the eighth-seeded Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their Western Conference first round series on Sunday. Phoenix earned the eighth seed in the West with a 111-96 win over the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In Tournament on Friday night. The Suns (45-37), who placed second in the Pacific Division, were 20-21 on the road during the regular season. The Thunder (64-18), who have won seven of their past 10 games, are 34-7 on their home court.
Tipoff from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. The Suns lead the all-time series 138-126, but the Thunder won three of five meetings this season. OKC is a 14.5-point favorite in the latest Suns vs. Thunder odds at FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 215.5. Before making any Suns vs. Thunder picks, check out the Suns vs. Thunder predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past eight-plus seasons. The model entered the 2026 NBA playoffs on a sizzling 23-9 roll (72%) on top-rated NBA spread picks this season. Anyone following its NBA betting advice at sportsbooks and on could have seen huge returns.
Q&A
What time does the Thunder vs. Suns playoff game start on April 19, 2026?
The Thunder vs. Suns playoff game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET.
What are the betting odds for the Thunder vs. Suns game?
The Thunder are favored by 14.5 points against the Suns, with an over/under of 215.5 total points.
How did the Suns qualify for the playoffs in 2026?
The Suns qualified for the playoffs by winning the eighth seed with a 111-96 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In Tournament.
What is the Thunder's record at home this season?
The Thunder have a home record of 34-7 this season.
