Thunder Favored by Double Digits in Game 1 Against Suns

NBA playoff odds, point spread, moneyline, and over/under for the first-round matchup between the No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder and No. 8 seed Phoenix Suns.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:51am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns, with the teams' official colors of blue, orange, and red used in the fragmented, overlapping shapes.The Thunder's dominance in the regular season has them heavily favored against the upstart Suns in this first-round playoff matchup, but Phoenix will look to defy the odds.Phoenix Today

The Oklahoma City Thunder are heavily favored over the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series, according to the latest betting odds. The Thunder are 13.5-point favorites and -900 on the moneyline, while the Suns are +600 underdogs. The over/under for the game is set at 215.5 points.

Why it matters

This opening game sets the tone for the series between the top-seeded Thunder and the upstart Suns, who are looking to pull off an upset as the lower seed. The large point spread indicates oddsmakers expect the Thunder to dominate, but the Suns will be looking to defy expectations and steal a game on the road.

The details

According to BetMGM Sportsbook, the Oklahoma City Thunder are 13.5-point favorites over the Phoenix Suns for Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series. The Thunder are also heavy -900 favorites on the moneyline, while the Suns are +600 underdogs. The over/under for the game is set at 215.5 total points.

  • The game will be played on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma City Thunder

The No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, the Thunder are heavily favored to advance past the Suns in the first round of the playoffs.

Phoenix Suns

The No. 8 seed in the Western Conference, the Suns are looking to pull off an upset against the top-seeded Thunder in the first round of the playoffs.

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The takeaway

The Thunder's dominance in the regular season has them heavily favored against the Suns in this first-round playoff matchup. However, the Suns will be looking to defy the odds and steal a game on the road to make the series more competitive.