{"id":4288,"date":"2022-03-08T09:08:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T14:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/?p=4288"},"modified":"2024-06-27T13:27:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T17:27:48","slug":"okc-thunder-vs-milwaukee-bucks-betting-odds-and-prediction-3-8-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wagertalk.com\/news\/nba\/okc-thunder-vs-milwaukee-bucks-betting-odds-and-prediction-3-8-22\/","title":{"rendered":"OKC Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Odds and Prediction 3-8-22"},"content":{"rendered":"

OKC Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview<\/h2>\n

NBA analyst Eric Pauly offers his OKC Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks betting preview for Tuesday, March 8. At the time of posting, Milwaukee has opened as a 13.5-point road favorite in Oklahoma City, with the total sitting at 231 points.<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, March 8<\/th>\nNBA Betting Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Point Spread:<\/td>\nMilwaukee Bucks -13.5 at Oklahoma City Thunder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total:<\/td>\n231 Points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Game Time:<\/td>\n8:10pm ET \/ 5:10pm PT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arena:<\/td>\nPaycom Center in Oklahoma City<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TV:<\/td>\nBally Sports Oklahoma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

OKC Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Analysis<\/h2>\n

The Milwaukee Bucks enter Tuesday night’s game in Oklahoma City a half-game behind the Philadelphia 76ers for the second spot in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n

They Keep Covering Spreads<\/h3>\n

It is no secret that the Thunder are one of the best teams at covering the spread so far this season. Their win-loss record may be just 9-22 at home, but as a home underdog, the Thunder are 16-11 against the spread.<\/p>\n

However, as a home underdog of 9.5 or more points, the Thunder are just 4-4 against the spread. The Thunder are coming off back-to-back losses and are 3-7 in their last ten games.<\/p>\n

Defending Champs Finding Their Form<\/h3>\n

The Milwaukee Bucks have begun to re-establish themselves as the force to be reckoned with we have all known they are. The Bucks are on a four-game winning streak and all four wins have come against teams that will almost surely be in the playoffs this season.<\/p>\n

Giannis is making sure MVP voters do not forget about him down the stretch and the Bucks have a shot to win the Eastern Conference and secure home court for the playoffs. This is a must-win for the Bucks as they look to close the gap on their three-game deficit in the standings.<\/p>\n

OKC Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction<\/h2>\n

The first time these two teams played this season was back in November and the Bucks won but did not cover the spread. Since then, both of these teams have transformed and are on entirely different waves confidence-wise.<\/p>\n

The Bucks are 14-7 against the spread as a road favorite this year and 3-1 as a road favorite of 9.5+ points. I like the Bucks to win and cover the large spread<\/strong> against the Thunder tonight.<\/p>\n

I will not be surprised if the Thunder put up a fight like they consistently do against superior opponents. But a lineup without Josh Giddey, Lu Dort and Jeremiah Robinson Earl is not enough to keep up with the defending champs.<\/p>\n

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NBA Stat Sheet<\/h3>\n

Each day, WagerTalk handicapper Ralph Michaels<\/a> puts together his NBA Stat Sheet, which offers a head-to-head comparison for how teams are performing in a number of key areas heading into a game. Check out Tuesday’s sheet, with notes on tonight’s OKC Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks contest.<\/p>\n

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NBA Tip-Off Show<\/h3>\n

Join Joe Raineri and a rotating panel of professional handicappers for the NBA Tip-Off Show every Monday-Friday at 4:15pm ET \/ 1:15pm PT as we discuss tonight\u2019s marquee games. Stay up-to-date on the latest NBA news, stats, analysis, and predictions with our panel of pro sports bettors as they preview tonight\u2019s NBA action, including this OKC Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks clash.
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