Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Matchup

Keep reading to see our Bucks vs Thunder NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Bucks visit Las Vegas with a record of 14-11.
  • The Bucks are averaging 113.3 points per game so far.
  • The Bucks are coming off a 110-102 win vs. the Thunder.
  • The Thunder take on the Bucks at 20-5.
  • Defensively, Oklahoma City are giving up 103.5 points per game.
  • The Thunder are coming off a 111-96 win vs. the Bucks.

Bucks vs Thunder Prediction

The Oklahoma City Thunder (-200) will host the Milwaukee Bucks (+171) in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder (-5) are favored by five points over the Bucks (+5), and the over/under is set at 215.5.

Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 ET at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The game will be televised on ABC.

Bucks vs. Thunder Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Milwaukee Bucks at Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Where: Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, December 17th
  • Betting Odds OKC -5, MIL +171 | OKC -200 O/U 215.5

Bucks Preview: Can Milwaukee Stun the Crowd at T-Mobile Arena?

The Bucks improved to 14-11 this season with a 110-102 win over the Hawks on Saturday. Milwaukee, playing at home, covered the -3.5 spread, while the game’s total of 212 points fell well short of the 233-point O/U line.

A 12-0 run early in the game helped the Bucks take control, but the Hawks fought back, outscoring Milwaukee 34-27 in the 3rd quarter. The Bucks responded by holding Atlanta to 19 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 28 of their own to close out the game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to a win over the Hawks, scoring 32 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field. Damian Lillard added 25 points, hitting 5 threes at 35.7%, though his overall shooting was 38.1%.

The Bucks made 14 threes, shooting 31.1% from deep and 45.3% overall. Giannis scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Lillard added 11 in the 3rd and 10 in the 2nd.

Defensively, the Bucks were strong in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 21 and 19 points, respectively, to help secure the win. They held the Hawks to 102 points on 42% shooting.

Milwaukee limited Atlanta to 10 made threes, though the Hawks shot 41% from deep. The Bucks also sent the Hawks to the line 34 times, where they made 22 free throws. Milwaukee finished with 41 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 8 blocks.

Thunder Preview: Will Oklahoma City Come Through as Home Favorites?

The Bucks improved to 14-11 on the season with a 110-102 win over the Hawks on Saturday. Playing at home, Milwaukee was favored by 3.5 points and covered the spread. The game’s total of 212 points fell short of the 233-point over/under line.

A 12-0 run helped the Bucks take control early, but the Hawks fought back, outscoring Milwaukee 34-27 in the 3rd quarter. The Bucks responded by holding Atlanta to 19 points in the 4th quarter while scoring 28 of their own.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a 111-96 win over the Rockets, finishing with 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, despite shooting just 38.1% from the field. Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 21 points on 75% shooting, and Jalen Williams added 20 points.

As a team, the Thunder shot 45% from the field and made 11 threes at a 36.7% rate. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Hartenstein added 10 in the 4th.

The Thunder put on a defensive clinic against the Rockets, holding them to just 96 points on 36% shooting. Oklahoma City set the tone early, giving up only 20 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 2nd.

From beyond the arc, the Thunder limited the Rockets to 11 made threes on 23% shooting. They also sent Houston to the line 25 times, where they made 15 free throws. Defensively, the Thunder recorded 12 steals and 4 blocks.

Bucks vs Thunder Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 108 points per game in this stretch.
  • Oklahoma City has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 121 points per game while allowing 106. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
  • Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Thunder have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.

Bucks vs Thunder Prediction

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