Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks Preview
At 10:00 ET tonight, the Milwaukee Bucks will travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are currently 6th in the Western Conference, and they are favored by 4.5 points over the 3rd place Bucks.
This game will be played at Footprint Center and can be seen on TNT. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 244.5 points.
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Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Bucks and Suns did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Bucks have a record of 3-0. The Bucks also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 226 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Although Milwaukee has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 116 points per game in these games.
- The Suns are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bucks have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Suns have gone 3-6-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Milwaukee has gone 0-4 as the underdog this season and has lost four straight games against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are getting 4.5 points on the spread.
In their last game, the Bucks lost to the Jazz by a score of 123-108. They were 2-point underdogs in that game and are now 19-15 on the season vs. the O/U.
This year, the Bucks have an O/U record of 28-22, with the under hitting in their last four games. On average, their games have finished with 243.6 points.
On the road, Milwaukee is 12-12 straight-up and 9-15 against the spread. Currently, they are 2nd in the Central Division and 3rd in the Eastern Conference.
In non-conference games, the Bucks are 9-5 compared to 24-12 against the East. For the season, they are 33-17 overall.
Heading into their matchup against the Suns, the Bucks are one of the highest-scoring teams in the NBA, averaging 123.7 points per game (2nd). Their offense has been particularly potent on the road, where they are averaging 121.5 points per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Milwaukee has been one of the league’s best teams this season. They are 5th in the NBA in three-pointers made per game (14.2) and 6th in three-point shooting percentage (37%).
Overall, the Bucks have been an efficient offensive team, ranking 4th in field goal percentage (49%). They are also 2nd in both free throws made per game (20.4) and free throw attempts per game (26.4).
The Bucks’ defense is presently ranked 24th in the league, allowing an average of 119.9 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Bucks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.7% and 34.7% from three-point territory.
Phoenix has won three straight games at home and is favored by 4.5 points against the Bucks. The Suns have a home record of 14-11 this season and are 7-17 against the spread at home.
As the favorite this season, the Suns have a record of 24-13 and are 13-23 against the spread as the favorite. In their last three games as the favorite, they have gone 1-2 straight-up.
In the Western Conference, the Suns are currently in 6th place with a record of 29-21. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 17-14 and 5-7 against teams in the Pacific Division.
Phoenix’s last game was a 140-112 win over the Wizards. They covered the spread as 10.5-point favorites and the O/U line for the game was 241. This improved their ATS record to 19-30 for the season.
This season, the average O/U line in Suns games is 231.6 and their games have averaged 231.9 points. Today’s O/U line is set at 244.5, which is higher than 46 of their previous games. Overall, their O/U record for the season is 25-25.
When it comes to scoring, the Suns are 12th in the NBA, averaging 117.3 points per game. Interestingly, they have been a better offensive team on the road (117.8 PPG) compared to at home (116.9 PPG).
Phoenix is one of the top shooting teams in the league, ranking 3rd in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 3rd in true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, the Suns are 23rd in the NBA.
So far this season, the Suns have outscored the NBA scoring average in 56% of their games. When it comes to three-point shooting, Phoenix is 5th in three-point percentage but just 21st in three-point makes per game.
At present, the Suns’ defense is ranked 15th, allowing 114.6 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Suns squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.6% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.8% from downtown.
In spite of being 4.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Bucks winning this one 124-117.
Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips
- We like the Bucks on the moneyline (+145)
- The Bucks are also our pick on the spread at +4.5
- Our NBA model projects 241 points, and we suggest taking the under
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Knee – Probable
- Brook Lopez – Personal – Questionable
- Damian Lillard – Ankle – Questionable
- Andre Jackson Jr. – Wrist – Probable
