Bucks vs. Thunder Odds & Betting Predictions - December 18, 2024
Bucks at Thunder
1:30 am • ABCBucks at Thunder Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
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![]() Bucks 14-11 | +5 | +5.5-110 | o215-110 | +173 |
![]() Thunder 20-5 | u213.5 | -5.5-110 | u215-110 | -207 |
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Bucks vs. Thunder Expert Picks
Scott Rickenbach
9h ago
Last 30d: 86-64-0 (+10.5u)
Under 215.5-110
0.91u
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Sir Lockselot
9h ago
Last 30d: 40-57-0 (+14.0u)
D.Lillard To Score 25+ Points Yes+125
2u
🔑 Dame Lillard 25+ points +125 (FanDuel) 2u
This value is so crazy to me. He averages over this mark and has hit 25+ in 8/L10 games. Idk if we will get +money on this spot much more this year.
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Top Shelf Action 🥃
9h ago
Last 30d: 273-244-7 (+3.3u)
I.Hartenstein o10.5 Pts-125
0.8u
Prop of the Day
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Kyle Just Bets
9h ago
Last 30d: 27-21-1 (+5.1u)
C.Wallace o3.5 Rebs-130
0.75u
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Markus Markets
9h ago
Last 30d: 64-85-2 (+5.6u)
T.Prince To Score 10+ Points Yes+310
0.5u
Bet365
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JB Bets
9h ago
Last 30d: 36-13-0 (+17.3u)
G.Antetokounmpo o28.5 Pts-138
1u
Hit in 9/L10 games averaging 34.4 ppg in that span
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Mike Randle
10h ago
Last 30d: 21-16-0 (+3.3u)
OKC -5.5-109
1u
YBK Picks.com
10h ago
Last 30d: 30-44-3 (-35.0u)
OKC -5.5-105
2u
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MoneyLineWixted
11h ago
Last 30d: 38-32-3 (+6.7u)
G.Antetokounmpo o42.5 Pts+Rebs-120
1u
MIL +6.5-125
1u
MIL +190
0.99u
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The Degenerates
11h ago
Last 30d: 93-74-5 (+15.6u)
S.Gilgeous-Alexander o32.5 Pts-102
1.02u
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Sir Lockselot
12h ago
Last 30d: 40-57-0 (+14.0u)
MIL +166
3.32u
🔑 Bucks ML +166 (FanDuel) 2u
I’m fading the Thunder. Giannis has been playing unreal and Dame and him are starting to put it together. The Thunder are so due for a let down game. Love the value here
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PvB Bets
13h ago
Last 30d: 26-27-0 (-2.8u)
OKC -4.5-115
1u
This matchup pits two strong teams against each other, but the edge lies with the Oklahoma City Thunder, particularly on the defensive end. OKC has been the best defensive team in the NBA this season, and their perimeter defense is elite. Lu Dort has consistently taken elite scorers like Luka Doncic out of their rhythm, and Milwaukee will find it tough to create consistent offense beyond Giannis Antetokounmpo. Giannis can only do so much, and without reliable secondary scoring, the Bucks could struggle enough to matter.
On the other side, the Bucks’ issues guarding opposing guards are well-documented, as they’ve allowed the most points to point guards this season. This opens up a massive opportunity for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), who is having an MVP-caliber season and should feast in this matchup. Milwaukee lacks a clear answer for him defensively, and SGA’s ability to create in the half court will be a problem all night.
While Chet Holmgren’s absence hurts OKC’s rim protection, Isaiah Hartenstein has stepped in admirably and provides solid interior play. Additionally, OKC holds an edge in transition offense, an area where Milwaukee has struggled. If the Thunder can dictate pace and force the Bucks to scramble defensively, OKC should find efficient scoring opportunities.
Ultimately, this game comes down to defense and matchups. OKC has the tools to slow down the Bucks while exploiting Milwaukee’s struggles defending elite guards. Lay the 4.5 with OKC Thunder.
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Joe Dellera
13h ago
Last 30d: 68-75-5 (+3.4u)
I.Hartenstein o22.5 Pts+Rebs-140
0.71u
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K.Middleton o7.5 Rebs+Ast-105
1u
The Bucks have benefitted from Khris Middleton’s return even though he’s been on a minutes limit. Considering they are ring chasing I don’t think he will see a complete deviation from the restrictions; however, seeing closer to mid 20s would provide a boost.
Middleton has been able to provide counting stats even though he’s struggled a bit with his shot. He’s recorded 8, 8, 12, and 7 RA with slightly above average Assist conversions but below average rebound conversions. Considering this is a tough matchup offensively for Middleton, I like the assists and for the rebounds, OKC has improved on the glass with Hartenstein but they still aren’t a juggernaut in that department.
I’ll grab over 7.5 RA.
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Mark Franco
15h ago
Last 30d: 7-7-1 (-0.3u)
OKC -5-108
1.08u
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Mjaybrod
15h ago
Last 30d: 143-132-1 (+9.0u)
J.Williams o10.5 Rebs+Ast-115
1u
Jaaaaaay duuuuuuuuuub
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💰🦡 Jake
16h ago
Last 30d: 74-85-1 (-19.4u)
Under 216-110
1u
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The Propfessor
16h ago
Last 30d: 41-43-0 (-7.5u)
C.Wallace o5.5 Rebs+Ast-130
1.3u
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Jay Money
17h ago
Last 30d: 27-16-1 (+5.5u)
K.Middleton o8.5 Pts+104
0.5u
I’m not a prop expert
Gilles Gallant
17h ago
Last 30d: 28-72-1 (-7.7u)
G.Antetokounmpo o29.5 Pts-125
0.63u
#Tailing @JoeDellera
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Lock & Cash
18h ago
Last 30d: 33-36-0 (+1.2u)
G.Antetokounmpo o42.5 Pts+Rebs-120
0.83u
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Lines at Lunch
18h ago
Last 30d: 129-88-4 (+31.4u)
G.Antetokounmpo o48.5 Pts+Rebs+Ast-116
1u
Sandy
OKC u110 Team Total-110
1u
Sandy
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Joe Dellera
18h ago
Last 30d: 68-75-5 (+3.4u)
OKC -4.5-115
1u
https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/bucks-vs-thunder-prediction-odds-parlay-pick-for-tuesday-december-17
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Sandy Plashkes
19h ago
Last 30d: 105-100-4 (+10.4u)
OKC u110 Team Total-110
1u
G.Antetokounmpo o48.5 Pts+Rebs+Ast-116
1u
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Joe Dellera
19h ago
Last 30d: 68-75-5 (+3.4u)
G.Antetokounmpo o29.5 Pts-125
1u
The Thunder have a million wings to defend Dame, Middleton, AJ Green, etc for this spot; however, it's still brutal to defend Giannis. I would expect them to put either Jalen Williams or Isaiah Hartenstein on him; however, I think this is a spot where you live with whatever Giannis puts up and make sure you limit Dame, Middleton, AJ Green, and Gary Trent Jr from the perimeter.
Hartenstein is extremely valuable as a help defender and his rebounding is incredible but he is still not strong enough to stop Giannis one on one.
OKC should stay in single coverage to prevent those drive and kick opportunities.
Giannis' median outcome in wins is 32 while in losses it's 30.5 so there is not a strong correlation between his scoring and winning. I like Giannis to score 30 points (-120 FD), a number he's hit in 70% of games this season.
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Lines at Lunch
19h ago
Last 30d: 129-88-4 (+31.4u)
S.Gilgeous-Alexander u32.5 Pts-120
1u
Johnny
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Prop Bomb 🏝
19h ago
Last 30d: 8-8-0 (-1.6u)
G.Antetokounmpo o11.5 Rebs-125
1u
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Pretty low line here. The NBA Cup concludes tonight with the Milwaukee Bucks facing the Oklahoma City Thunder at a neutral site in Las Vegas, where the atmosphere will be as intense as any regular-season game this year. Both teams are expected to play their starters for extended minutes, and the key thing I'm watching is Giannis Antetokounmpo's aggression on the boards.
Last season, Giannis grabbed 19 rebounds on 27 chances in a game against Oklahoma City. He should see at least 37 minutes tonight and is coming off a strong 14-rebound performance against the Hawks in the semifinals. While Isaiah Hartenstein has somewhat helped in the rebounding department, the Thunder are still allowing the 9th most rebounds since his debut and struggle to contain bigs on the glass.
From a statistical standpoint- Looking at Giannis' overall numbers including last season, he averages 12.53 rebounds in 32 games when playing 37-40 minutes alongside Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, and Bobby Portis. When filtering for games against bottom-15 rebounding teams, that number jumps to 13.3 RPG, with Giannis recording 12 or more rebounds in 14 of 18 games—a 77.8% hit rate.
Positionally, Giannis is typically roaming on off-ball & low usage players shooters like Lu Dort, which allows him to sag off and focus on paint protection, especially against SGA and J-Dub. This approach helps avoid foul trouble and puts him in position for rebounds near the basket. With Brook Lopez battling Isaiah Hartenstein down low, I expect Giannis to benefit from weak-side rebounds, similar to the way Luka Dončić (11 rebounds) and Fred VanVleet (9 rebounds) did. These boards will help spark the Bucks’ transition offense. #PlayerProps
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RocketPlays
23h ago
Last 30d: 60-95-1 (+15.8u)
I.Joe To Make 4+ Threes Yes+650
0.5u
I.Joe To Make 3+ Threes Yes+250
0.5u
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Matt Moore
1d ago
Last 30d: 92-104-2 (+0.2u)
I.Hartenstein u3.5 Ast-110
0.25u
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Kyle Murray
1d ago
Last 30d: 50-61-1 (-13.7u)
G.Antetokounmpo o30.5 Pts-106
1.06u
I.Hartenstein o22.5 Pts+Rebs-115
1u
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Markus Markets
1d ago
Last 30d: 64-85-2 (+5.6u)
S.Gilgeous-Alexander To Record 6+ Rebounds Yes+110
1u
FanDuel
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Brian Bitler
1d ago
Last 30d: 82-68-2 (+35.5u)
MIL +5-105
2.86u
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Matt Moore
1d ago
Last 30d: 92-104-2 (+0.2u)
Under 215.5-106
0.52u
OKC -5-109
1.1u
Bucks vs. Thunder Previews & Analysis
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- Thunder are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
- Thunder are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Thunder are 8-3 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Thunder' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 6 of Thunder' 14 last games at home
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Thunder vs. Bucks Injury Updates
![Oklahoma City Thunder logo](https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/okc.png)
Thunder Injuries
- Jaylin WilliamsSF
Williams is out with hamstring
Out
- Chet HolmgrenC
Holmgren is out with hip
Out
- Ousmane DiengSF
Dieng is out with finger
Out
- Adam FlaglerPG
Flagler is out with hand
Out
- Nikola TopicPG
Topić is out for season with knee
Out for Season
- Alex DucasPG
Ducas is out with back
Out
![Milwaukee Bucks logo](https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/nba/100/mil.png)
Bucks Injuries
- Khris MiddletonSF
Khris Middleton (illness) doubtful Tuesday.
Doubtful
- MarJon BeauchampSF
Beauchamp is probable with hamstring
Probable
Player Stats
- scoringShai Gilgeous-Alexander21ppg
- reboundingIsaiah Hartenstein12rpg
- assistsJalen Williams3apg
- shootingCason Wallace100fg%
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Bucks at Thunder Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
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![]() Bucks 14-11 | N/A | N/A |
![]() Thunder 20-5 | N/A | N/A |