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2021 NBA Handicapping
(16-10) Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (10-15)
Date: Sunday, February 14
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City, OK.
NBA Moneyline Odds: Bucks -530
NBA Betting Odds: Bucks -10
NBA Betting Total: OFF
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee was rolling but it has hit a snag here after losing a one-point game in Phoenix and then falling, 129–115, in Utah on Friday night.
Giannis did his thing. He finished 12-for-20 with 29 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, two seals and two blocks. Brook Lopez had 23 and Bobby Portis had a strong game off the bench with 15.
Utah shot better than 52 percent from the field, though. Four Jazz players had more than 25 points, including Rudy Gobert, who added 12 rebounds and four blocks.
Jordan Clarkson had 25 points and five assists off the bench for Utah, which ran its NBA-best record to 21–5.
Jrue Holiday continued to sit due to Covid protocol. Bryn Forbes again started in his place but had a quite game with five points and nothing much else to speak of.
This is the final road game in a five-game trip, the final four of which came against Western Conference foes. The Bucks should be motivated to snap the losing streak before returning to Milwaukee.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder will be in Milwaukee to play the Bucks on Friday. First, it will look to snap a three-game losing streak of its own in this game on Valentine’s Day.
Oklahoma City has taken two hard luck losses in its last two, first by a point in Los Angeles against the Lakers and most recently by two points in Denver.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed both with a knee injury. He’s progression, reportedly, but there’s no word on whether or not he’ll return for this one.
The Thunder could certainly use him, though it does matchup fairly well with Milwaukee. Lu Dort, Darius Bazley, Kenrich Williams or even Hamidou Diallo are all contenders to defend Giannis.
That sort of flexibility will allow the Thunder to switch screens effectively. Al Horford should be comfortable in his matchup with Lopez, though he’s one who will want to avoid switches.
Justin Jackson had his first 20-point game since April of 2019 in OKC’s loss in Denver the other night. He finished 7-for-11 from the field for 20 points off the bench to lead OKC.
You never really know where the scoring will come from for the Thunder but that’s part of what makes it a dangerous team still.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Bucks are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
- Bucks are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Bucks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
- Over is 7-1-1 in Bucks last 9 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Over is 6-1-1 in Bucks last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Free Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Prediction: scrappy Thunder keep it close enough.
I have a feeling Gilgeous-Alexander may be back for this game. It would certainly give the entire team a boost.
OKC hasn’t had the smoothest season. It is light on talent but this team still has some strong attributes and hustle is at the top of the list.
So back the Thunder as a scrappy underdog that should get some nice help from the spread in this one.
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NBA Free Prediction: Bucks 113 – Thunder 110 (Bet Now!)
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