USA - NBA
New customers only | Commercial content | 18+ age limit | T&Cs apply
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
by Joseph King | in NBA Predictions
Tuesday night sees the Milwaukee Bucks and OKC Thunder squaring off for the chance to be crowned 2024 NBA Cup champions. Only two teams remain in the second iteration of the league’s in-season tournament; which team will come out on top at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas? Here’s our match prediction.
The Bucks turnaround this season has been well-documented, as has Giannis’ rapid rise up the MVP ladder. Milwaukee looks a completely different team then the one that lost eight of its first 10 games and have battled back to a 14-11 record which puts them fifth in the East standings.
They advanced to the final of the NBA Cup after a 110-102 victory over the Hawks in the semi-final, preserving their perfect record in the competition. They’ll face their biggest test in Las Vegas as they come up against a juggernaut Thunder team that is one of the frontrunners for the NBA championship.
The Thunder have a strong case for being considered the best team in the NBA. They possess a smothering defense that ranks first in adjusted defensive rating (105.4) and are led by a top-three MVP candidate in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
OKC were able to limit the Rockets to under 100 points in their 111-96 semi-final victory. It marked the fifth win in a row for the Thunder who sit atop the Western Conference standings with a 20-5 record.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
The Best Betting Odds for Oklahoma City Thunder v Milwaukee Bucks Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1.44 | 2.85 |
|
|
1.44 | 2.8 |
|
|
1.45 | 2.77 |
|
|
1.43 | 2.65 |
|
|
1.44 | 2.7 |
|
|
1.48 | 2.7 |
|
|
1.5 | 2.75 |
|
|
1.44 | 2.7 |
|
|
1.44 | 2.85 |
|
|
1.5 | 2.7 |
|
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
Who will win the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Basketball game?
Our prediction for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks match is: Thunder -5 point spread.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks game on 17/12/2024 of the current NBA season:
- Oklahoma City Thunder has a 59.27% chance to pick up the win against Milwaukee Bucks according to William Hill ⭐ with the odds of 1.5.
- There is a probability of 40.73% ⭐ for Milwaukee Bucks to win vs Oklahoma City Thunder with odds of 2.85 at Bet365.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Form
Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
14 Dec 2024 - NBA
10 Dec 2024 - NBA
7 Dec 2024 - NBA
5 Dec 2024 - NBA
3 Dec 2024 - NBA
1 Dec 2024 - NBA
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
14 Dec 2024 - NBA
10 Dec 2024 - NBA
3 Dec 2024 - NBA
20 Nov 2024 - NBA
17 Nov 2024 - NBA
15 Nov 2024 - NBA
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
7 Dec 2024 - NBA
5 Dec 2024 - NBA
1 Dec 2024 - NBA
29 Nov 2024 - NBA
27 Nov 2024 - NBA
25 Nov 2024 - NBA
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
14 Dec 2024 - NBA
10 Dec 2024 - NBA
8 Dec 2024 - NBA
6 Dec 2024 - NBA
4 Dec 2024 - NBA
3 Dec 2024 - NBA
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
14 Dec 2024 - NBA
10 Dec 2024 - NBA
4 Dec 2024 - NBA
30 Nov 2024 - NBA
23 Nov 2024 - NBA
22 Nov 2024 - NBA
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
8 Dec 2024 - NBA
6 Dec 2024 - NBA
3 Dec 2024 - NBA
26 Nov 2024 - NBA
16 Nov 2024 - NBA
8 Nov 2024 - NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
67 %
12 Apr 2024 - NBA
24 Mar 2024 - NBA
9 Nov 2022 - NBA
5 Nov 2022 - NBA
8 Mar 2022 - NBA
10 Apr 2019 - NBA
Players list
Substitutes
Oklahoma City Thunder - Milwaukee Bucks Key Points
- The Thunder are the top-rated team in terms of adjusted net rating (+9.5), while the Bucks rank 13th (+1.7).
- OKC ranks first in opponent effective FG% (49.8%) and first in opponent 3PT% (33.1%).
- The Thunder have the fourth best against the spread record (ATS) in the NBA at 16-9.
- Milwaukee haven’t been great against the number, putting up a 10-14-1 ATS record.
- OKC have won nine of their last 10, covering the spread in seven.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
Our Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Thunder look unstoppable at the moment and are firing on all cylinders. What's even more impressive is they are doing this without a key piece in Chet Holmgren who is expected to return before the playoffs start.
As for Milwaukee, they have Giannis, Lillard and Middleton all listed as 'probable' on the injury report but there is no real shot of them missing out on this NBA Cup final. We expect the stifling Thunder defense to provide the platform needed for OKC to win and cover the spread. Our Milwaukee Bucks vs OKC Thunder prediction: Thunder -5 point spread.
If your team in the Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks game takes a 20-point lead, you win!
If you want to place a bet on the moneyline in the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks game, then bet365 is the place to do it. If the team that you have bet on takes a 20-point lead in the game, then bet365 will pay your bet out as a winner. If your team goes on to lose, you are still a winner.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
