Milwaukee Bucks (45-25) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (49-20)
Game Info: Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Fiserv Forum)
Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -2.5 -- Over/Under: 216 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks meet Sunday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Thunder vs Bucks prediction.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder recently beat the Mavericks, Grizzlies, Jazz, and Raptors. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 120.7 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.8 points and 6.4 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 19.2 points and 4 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 6.1 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 39.2 percent from beyond the arc and 83.1 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.8 rebounds per game. The Thunder will take on the Pelicans after this one.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks recently lost to the Celtics, while beating the Suns and Nets. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 120.6 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 117.2 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.7 points and 11.2 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.6 points and 4.3 rebounds. Khris Middleton is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Portis is grabbing 7.2 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game. The Bucks will play against the Lakers after this game.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Damian Lillard ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FT% (92.7%) this season.
- Brook Lopez ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.5) this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.1) this season.
- Chet Holmgren rank 3rd amongst qualified players for steals + blocks per game (3.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 1st in the league for free throw attempts per game this season (24.8).
- The Bucks rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.1).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.7).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (15.8).
Thunder vs Bucks prediction
The Thunder have been cash cows for us as they're 40-29 ATS on the season and their cover percentage of 57.9 percent is only behind the Magic for best in the NBA. With that said, the Thunder have failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games. Also, OKC has lost 5 straight games against the Bucks and 7 of the last 8 games overall. The Bucks are also 28-7 SU at home this season. I'd need an extra point or two to pull the trigger with the Thunder. Antetokounmpo is expected to play. I'll lay the bucket with the Bucks at home.
Randy’s Pick Milwaukee Bucks -2.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
