Thunder Aim for Sweep Against Suns in Crucial Game 4 Showdown

The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder look to complete a four-game sweep against the eighth-seeded Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoff matchup on Monday night. After a commanding 121-109 victory on Thursday, the Thunder hold a 3-0 series lead. Currently, Oklahoma City boasts a record of 64-18 and is 31-10 on the road this season, while Phoenix, with a 45-37 record, finished second in the Pacific Division and is 26-17 at home. Key player news includes Jalen Williams (hamstring), who is out for Oklahoma City. The game will tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET from the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. Historically, the Thunder lead the all-time postseason series 15-13 and have won the last five playoff meetings. In the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, the Thunder are favored by 10.5 points, with an over/under set at 213.5 points. Prior to making any predictions, bettors are advised to consult the SportsLine Projection Model, which has generated over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past eight-plus seasons. Highlights from the SportsLine model include: The model predicts the Under on the total (213.5) based on recent trends. The Under has hit in five of the last ten Phoenix games and 27 of the last 44 home games. The Thunder allow the second-fewest points in the NBA this season at 107.9. Projected leading scorers are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Thunder with 30.3 points and Devin Booker for the Suns with 23.6 points. The model suggests the teams will combine for 213 total points, making the Under a strong consideration for bettors. For those looking to make informed bets on the Thunder vs. Suns matchup, the SportsLine model indicates one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time.
Source: CBS Sports - 2026-04-27