Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Thunder will travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks in a non-conference matchup. The Bucks are favored by 3 and have a record of 45-25, which is good for 2nd in the East. Meanwhile, the Thunder have won four straight and are 49-20, which is the best record in the West.
This game will be played at the Fiserv Forum and can be seen on NBA TV. The over/under line is currently set at 231.5 points.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Thunder and Bucks did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Bucks have the leg up at 3-0. The Bucks also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 241 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Across their ten previous road games, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 4-6. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 118 points per game.
- Through their last five home games, Milwaukee has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 109 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Thunder have an ATS record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 6-4.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Thunder come into today’s game as the Western Conference leaders with a record of 49-20. In the West, they are 31-15 against conference opponents and 18-5 against non-conference teams.
Oklahoma City has won four straight games, and their most recent victory came against the Raptors. They won the game by a score of 123-103, covering the spread as 16.5-point favorites.
This season, the Thunder have an ATS record of 41-28, including a mark of 19-15 on the road. As underdogs, they are 11-5 vs. the spread and have covered the spread in their last three road games.
On the road, the Thunder have a straight-up record of 21-13. Their average scoring differential on the road is +4.2 points per game. Today, they are getting 3 points against the Bucks.
Oklahoma City’s O/U record for the season is 36-32-1. In their last two games, the under has hit. This season, their games have averaged 233.6 points per game, and today’s O/U line is set at 231.5.
When it comes to scoring, the Thunder are one of the league’s most prolific offenses, averaging 120.7 points per game (3rd). On the road, they are putting up 118.7 points per contest (4th).
So far this season, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 71% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 11th in the league at 99.7 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting efficiency, the Thunder are one of the league’s best, ranking 2nd in field goal percentage at 50%. They are also 1st in three-point shooting percentage (39%).
On defense, the Thunder come into the game ranked 13th in the league in points allowed at 112.9 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 107.3 points per contest (25th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Thunder are forcing 11.6 per game, which is 3rd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 1st in blocked shots at 6.7 per game.
The Bucks are 3-point favorites today and have gone 42-16 straight-up as the favorite this season. As the favorite, they have won three straight games and have a scoring margin of +6.6 points per game.
In terms of their ATS record as the favorite, the Bucks are 26-32 at home and 15-20 on the road. Their overall ATS record is 31-39, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games as the favorite.
In their most recent game, the Bucks beat the Nets by a score of 115-108. The O/U line for that game was 221.5. Milwaukee was favored by 10.5 points in that game.
This season, the Bucks have an O/U record of 35-35, and the over has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 237.8 points.
Against Eastern Conference opponents, the Bucks are 31-14 compared to 14-11 in non-conference games. This puts them in 2nd place in the East and 1st in the Central Division.
The Bucks are one of the top-scoring teams in the league this season, averaging 120.6 points per game (4th). At home, they are averaging 123.0 points per game (3rd).
When it comes to pace, Milwaukee is 5th in the NBA at 100.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are shooting 49% from the field (7th).
So far, the Bucks have attempted the most free throws per game in the league (24.8) and are 4th in made free throws (19.2).
At this time, the Bucks’ defense is positioned 22nd in the NBA, permitting 117.2 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Bucks are causing 12.1 turnovers per game, ranking 8th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 16th in rejections, averaging 5 blocked shots each game.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Bucks to win this one with a projected score of 119-114.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- The Bucks should also cover at -3
- Projecting a combined 233 points, we like the over
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Hamstring – Probable
- Khris Middleton – Ankle – Probable
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
