OKC Thunder vs. Milwaukee Bucks Preview, Odds, Prediction (Mar 16)
- Thunder vs. Bucks game is the final of the NBA’s Sunday program.
- OKC won last night in Detroit 113-107.
- The Bucks have back-to-back wins.
Milwaukee is making a late push before the NBA playoffs, trying to improve its position in the standings. OKC is competing with the Cavaliers for the top spot in the NBA and the home-court advantage until the very end of the playoffs.
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How to Watch
- When: Sunday, March 16, 8 pm ET
- Where: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- How to Watch: ESPN
NBA Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | -170 | -4.5 | 231.5 |
| Bucks | +145 | +4.5 | 231.5 |
Game Preview
The Thunder won in Detroit last night, 113-107, though we need to add that the Pistons had plenty of criticism for the referees who did protect Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the guys in some situations.
Shai scored 48 points in this one, shooting 17-for-26 from the field and hitting all 10 of his free-throw attempts. Cason Wallace added 20 points, while Isaiah Hartenstein delivered a double-double with 12 points and 10 boards.
After losing a couple of games, the Bucks regrouped and won two games in a row. Both were at home, where they defeated the Lakers 126-106 and then the Pacers 126-119 last night.
After leading by 21 points, they allowed the Pacers to come down to 122-119, but eventually, Giannis and the boys won. Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 10 boards, and seven assists, missing only five of his 19 shots. Lillard scored 25 buckets, having 10 boards and eight assists.
Thunder vs. Bucks Betting Trends
- OKC is 5-1 AGAINST THE SPREAD in the last six games.
- OKC is 9-1 in the previous 10 games.
- TOTAL went OVER in 6 of the last 8 Milwaukee’s games.
- The Bucks are 10-4 in the previous 14 contests.
Thunder vs. Bucks Head to Head
In general, the Bucks aren’t a favorable matchup for the Bucks, with them leading 7-3 in the previous 10 direct encounters. However, the Thunder smashed the Bucks in the sole game this year, 125-96.
Thunder vs. Bucks Predictions
Both teams are in excellent shape, but the Thunder had tougher rivals and are on tour, so it’s expected to see them tired a bit. Plus, the Bucks are improving, so our pick here is for Milwaukee to win.
- Free NBA picks: Milwaukee Bucks win
