Milwaukee Bucks vs. OKC Thunder NBA Cup Preview, Odds, Prediction (Dec 17)
- Bucks vs. Thunder NBA Cup finals will decide about the first trophy of the year.
- OKC Thunder is the favorite, according to NBA Cup odds, -195
- Giannis Antetokounmpo is the NBA’s top scorer at the moment, with 32.4 points per game.
It all came down to the Milwaukee Bucks and the OKC Thunder. These two teams will decide who will win the NBA Cup trophy and add this piece of silverware to their collection.
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How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, December 17, 8:30 pm ET
- Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- How To Watch: ABC
NBA Cup Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | +165 | +4.5 | 243.5 |
| OKC Thunder | -195 | -4.5 | 243.5 |
Game Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks have one big advantage over other teams—Giannis. The two-time NBA MVP averages 32.7 points per game and shoots 61.2% from the field, which is why his team reached the NBA Cup finals in the first place.
The 2021 NBA champions are 10-2 in the last 12 events, the most recent being against the Atlanta Hawks in Las Vegas this Saturday afternoon, 110-102.
OKC Thunder is currently the No.1 seed in the Western Conference. Shai Gilgeous Alexander and the crew beat the No.2 in the West, Houston Rockets, in the semis, 111-96, presenting a strong performance.
The Thunder leads the league in steals per game, 12.2, which shows that this team plays exceptionally aggressive and tough defense. They also have the fewest number of turnovers of all teams, just 11.
Bucks vs. Thunder Head to Head
This will be the first meeting between these units in the current NBA campaign.
Bucks vs. Thunder Prediction
The Bucks will need Damian Lillard at his best to beat the Thunder. Dame must drop at least 25 buckets for his team even to stand a chance. Meanwhile, OKC’s strenth is harsh defense and very versatile offense, with SGA leading the way. For the time being, the best pick here is under 213.5 points, which is the current total line. It’s one game, and the intensity will be very high.
- Free NBA Cup pick: Under 213.5
