Suns vs Thunder Free Pick, NBA Free Picks, NBA Predictions 2/5/25
- J.A. Cavalier
- Feb 5
- 2 min read
PHOENIX @ OKLAHOMA CITY (OKC -12.5, 226)
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SUNS @ THUNDER 2/5/25
The basketball arena in Oklahoma City is set to witness yet another feat from one of its past titans. Kevin Durant, now playing with the Phoenix Suns, is poised to etch his name in the records of NBA history. He is now just 26 points shy of 30,000. Durant is set to join the esteemed elite rank of NBA players, including the likes of LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan, to name a few.
Durant's impending achievement is deeply linked to the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was in Oklahoma City where he scored the first 17,566 regular-season points of his career. However, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over his participation in the upcoming game against the Thunder due to an ankle sprain, casting a shadow over his potential triumphant return. There is also some speculation that Durant could be involved in a late trade before Thursday’s deadline.
In recent news, the Suns have encountered a rough patch, losing back-to-back games and three of their last four. Their latest defeat was a nail-biting 121-119 overtime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Despite the setbacks, there was a silver lining in the form of Devin Booker overtaking Walter Davis to become Phoenix's career scoring leader with 15,678 points. A true testament to loyalty, Booker has spent his entire professional career with the Suns, an increasingly rare occurrence in today's NBA.
The Thunder, on the other hand, have enjoyed a resurgence in form, particularly thanks to the emergence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is leading the NBA with an average of 32.5 points per game. His performances have played a significant role in the Thunder's impressive streak, winning 24 out of their last 28 games. He is among the leading candidates for the league’s MVP.
These two teams are ready to lower the boom in their second of three seasonal meetings. The Thunder claimed victory in the first exchange 99-83. Gilgeous-Alexander had 28 points in just 33 minutes of play. Durant did not play in that game and he could miss this one too.
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COACH RICK FREE PICK:
OVER 226
This total opened at 224.5 and is now at 226. That tells us something. Plus, you’ve got a top 10 offense in OKC that is coming off 125- and 144-point performances in its last two games. The Suns are no slouch either and their defense has been a little suspect lately as they gave up 120-plus in back-to-back losses to Portland. The Over has cashed in 4 of the last 5 Suns games and in 14 of the Suns last 21 games against a top 10 scoring defense. The Thunder has the top-scoring defense in the NBA. The Over is 6-1 in the last 7 Thunder games.