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Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction NBA Picks 12/17/24
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
December 17, 2024 at 08:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks +4.5 / Oklahoma City Thunder -4.5 — Over/Under: 216.5
The Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Tuesday in NBA action at the T-Mobile Arena. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Hawks and Magic, and they play the Cavs, Wizards, and Bulls next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 113.3 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.7 points and 11.5 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.7 points and 4.5 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.Â
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Rockets and Mavericks, and they play the Magic, Heat, and Wizards next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 115.6 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 103.5 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.3 points and 6.3 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 21.7 points and 6.1 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Hartenstein is grabbing 12.3 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 81 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won six of their last seven games against the Thunder.
- The Thunder have lost five of their last six night games against Bucks teams that held a winning record.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six night games against Bucks teams that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in four of their last five games against Northwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Five of the Bucks’ last six games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Three of the Thunder’s last four games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the more consistent teams in the league, SU and ATS dating back to last season. The Thunder have won 9 of their last 10 games and 7 of those games were covers. OKC should get the love from oddsmakers in this spot. However, the Bucks are playing their best ball of the season, they’re healthy, and they’ve won 8 of their last 10 games. The Bucks have also won 8 of their last 10 games against the Thunder. With Antetokounmpo and Lillard clicking the way they have all tournament, the Bucks have a real chance to win this game outright. I’ll grab the points in the NBA Cup final.
