Milwaukee Bucks vs Phoenix Suns Betting Pick & Prediction 3/24/25
At 10:00 ET, the 5th ranked Milwaukee Bucks (40-30) will travel to take on the 10th ranked Phoenix Suns (34-37) in a non-conference matchup. The Suns are favored by 3 and have won 3 straight games, while the Bucks are 2-0 in their last two.
This game will be played at the PHX Arena in Phoenix and can be seen on NBA TV. The over/under line for this game is 225.5.
MILWAUKEE BUCKS VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Phoenix Suns -3
This game will be played at PHX Arena at 10:00 ET on Monday, March 24th.
WHY BET THE PHOENIX SUNS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-104 in favor of the Suns.
- Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists.
- From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.9% and knocking down 15 threes.
Will the Bucks Win in Phoenix?
The Bucks improved to 40-30 this season with a 114-108 win over the Kings on Saturday. Milwaukee picked up the victory on the road and covered the spread as +2 point underdogs. The total score of 222 points came in just under the O/U line of 222.5.
Milwaukee trailed early, down 25-17 after the 1st quarter. They narrowed the gap in the 2nd quarter, outscoring the Kings 32-28. The Bucks took control in the 3rd, outscoring Sacramento 37-28, and finished strong by holding the Kings to 19 points in the 4th while scoring 28.
Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Bucks to a win over the Kings, finishing with 32 points and 17 rebounds, shooting 60% from the field. He scored 22 of his points in the 3rd quarter. Brook Lopez added 21 points, with 14 coming in the 2nd quarter, and Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 18 points, including 9 in the 4th.
Milwaukee shot 52.4% from the field and hit 41.9% of their threes, making 13 from beyond the arc. Gary Trent scored all 11 of his points in the 4th quarter, while Taurean Prince added 5 of his 15 points in the final period.
Despite giving up 36 points in the 2nd quarter, the Bucks’ defense tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 19 points to secure the win over the Kings. Overall, Milwaukee gave up 108 points on 45% shooting from the field.
The Bucks were especially effective in defending the three, holding Sacramento to just 9 made threes on 23% shooting. Milwaukee also sent the Kings to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Bucks finished with 6 steals and 3 blocks.
Will Phoenix Make it Happen at Home?
The Suns improved to 34-37 on the season with a 123-112 win over the Cavaliers on Friday. Phoenix was +8.5 point underdogs but covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 235, just over the pre-game line of 233.5.
After a close 1st quarter (35-34), Phoenix took control by outscoring Cleveland 27-17 in the 2nd quarter and 36-28 in the 3rd. They entered the 4th quarter with a 98-79 lead, and although the Cavaliers outscored them 33-25 in the final period, the Suns held on for the win.
Kevin Durant’s 42-point performance, including 19 in the 3rd quarter, powered the Suns to a win over the Cavaliers. He shot 58.6% from the field and hit 4 threes at 44.4% efficiency. Devin Booker added 17 points, while Tyus Jones contributed 16, with 10 of his points coming in the 2nd quarter.
Phoenix connected on 19 threes, shooting 45.2% from deep and 52.2% overall. Royce O’Neale scored 15 points, with 9 in the opening quarter, and Collin Gillespie chipped in 13, adding 6 points in the 1st quarter.
The Suns’ defense tightened up in the 2nd quarter, holding the Cavaliers to just 17 points, which helped them secure the win despite giving up 34 points in the 1st and 33 in the 4th. Overall, they allowed 112 points on 44% shooting from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers hit 17 threes at a 37% clip. The Suns sent Cleveland to the line 14 times, where they made 11 free throws. Phoenix also recorded 34 defensive rebounds, gave up 16 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 3 blocks.