Thunder Hopes To Beat NBA Odds, Keep 8th Seed vs Suns

The playoff participants in the Western Conference of the NBA look as though they have pretty much been decided, with the only thing really left up for grabs being the final seeding. That said, there is still a chance that things could change at the 8th seed spot, which is currently being occupied by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sunday night may well prove to be the deciding factor in that race, as OKC travel to the US Airways Center to face the Phoenix Suns, who are currently in the 9th spot. Thinking about betting on this game? Check our NBA odds preview below to help you make a savvy decision! Date: Sunday, March 29, 2015 Time: 9:00PM Venue: US Airways Center, Phoenix, Arizona Opening Line: TBA

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The Thunder have been one of the hottest teams in the west since the All-Star break, and have put together an impressive 7-3 record in the last 10 games. A similar record in their final 10 games should be more than enough to see them into the postseason and a potential match-up with the conference leading Golden State Warriors. There is some work to be done before any of that happens, though, and Sunday in Phoenix is going to be pivotal to their success. Right now, OKC has a 3-game lead over the Suns, which could well be extended before the weekend is over. The Thunder have a very winnable game versus Utah on Saturday before they have to face the Suns on Sunday. If they can win both of those, the playoff picture will start to look a little clearer.

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— Sonicsgate (@Sonicsgate) March 22, 2015

Phoenix have been doing all that they can to try and keep pace with the Thunder, which is no easy task right now. The Suns have gone 6-4 in their last 10, and are sure to be disappointed at dropping a home game to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Next up on the schedule are a pair of games with the Portland Trail Blazers, with the OKC game wedged in between. That is going to prove to be a very tough trio of games, and you have to think that they realistically need to win 2 of 3 in order to stay in the hunt. Time is quickly running out, and closing a 3-game gap with just 10 games to play is an unenviable task.

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What Should You Bet On?

If the Suns need to look for positives heading into this crucial clash, it’s that OKC have not been very good on the road this season. It is the home team that has been the winner in each of the previous meetings this season, but I think that trend will be broken on Sunday, as I like the Thunder to walk out with the win in a close one.