Milwaukee Bucks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 05/03/2022, 14:39  by Joseph King | Modified on 05/03/2022 at 20:39 in NBA Predictions

The Sunday showcase in the NBA sees a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals as the Milwaukee Bucks host the Phoenix Suns at the Fiserv Forum. The visiting Suns have been having a fantastic year and have already equalled their win total from last season which saw them finish with the second seed in the West. Phoenix have the best record in basketball at 51-12 and hold a massive eight game lead over the second place Warriors. Their last game was a narrow 115-114 win over the Knicks and they’ve won eight of their last 10 games. Their opponents, the Bucks, have been in a good run of form after a sluggish start to the season. Finally relatively healthy, Milwaukee will be looking to make a run at the top seed in the east as they currently sit third and only trail Miami by three games. The Bucks last game was an impressive 118-112 away win against the second seed Chicago Bulls and they’re on a streak of three straight wins.

Phoenix were dealt a big blow in the last week by losing Devin Booker to COVID health and safety protocols, meaning the All-Star shooting guard will be out for at least the next two games in addition to the two he already missed. This couldn’t have come at a worse time as veteran point guard Chris Paul suffered a right thumb injury before the All-Star break which is set to keep him out for another month. Milwaukee will be licking their chops at the prospect of getting one over on the team that many perceive to be the best the NBA has to offer. This is a great opportunity for the Bucks to lay down a marker for the rest of the league as the defending Champions are coming off consecutive wins against the number one and two seed in the East. Phoenix aren’t likely to just roll over though and head coach Monty Williams was able to navigate his team to two straight wins despite the absence of his star players.