Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

The Bucks (+171) are currently on a three-game win streak and are 5th in the Eastern Conference, while the Thunder (-200) have won five straight and are 1st in the West. The over/under line for the game is 215.5 points.

This non-conference matchup is set to tip-off at 8:30 ET at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. ABC will have the TV coverage for this game.

MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK

The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks +5

This game will be played at T-Mobile Arena at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 142-115 in favor of the Bucks.
• Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists.
• From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and knocking down 17 threes.

Is a Road Win Possible for the Bucks?

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

A pivotal 12-0 run by the Bucks turned the game in their favor, as they went from trailing 28-27 to leading 39-28. After entering the 4th quarter down 83-82, Milwaukee’s defense stepped up, holding the Hawks to just 19 points 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 while shooting 66.7% from the field. Damian Lillard added 25 points, hitting 5 threes at 35.7%, despite shooting just 38.1% overall.

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

Defensively, the Bucks were strong in the 2nd and 4th quarters, allowing just 21 and 19 points, respectively, to secure a 110-102 win over the Hawks. Milwaukee held Atlanta to 42% shooting overall.

From beyond the arc, the Bucks gave up 10 threes on 41% shooting. They 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.

Does Oklahoma City Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

The Thunder improved to 20-5 this season with a 111-96 win over the Rockets on Saturday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City entered the game as -5.5 point favorites and covered the spread with a +15 point margin. The game’s total points of 207 fell short of the 215-point over/under line.

After trailing 20-18 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Thunder went on an 11-0 run, turning a 51-48 deficit into a 59-51 lead. They outscored the Rockets 34-27 in the 3rd quarter and 36-27 in the 4th to close out the game.

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 added 21 points on 75% shooting, and Jalen Williams contributed 20 points.

The Thunder hit 11 threes at a 36.7% clip, shooting 45% overall. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, while Hartenstein added 10 in the 4th, and Luguentz Dort scored 11 of his 19 points in the 3rd.

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, allowing only 20 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 2nd. They gave up 27 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters but maintained their strong defensive effort throughout.

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