The Milwaukee Bucks (22-30) and Oklahoma City Thunder (42-13) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game will broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.
The Thunder are 12.5-point favorites over the Bucks on the spread (Thunder -12.5), with the over/under set at 215.5 total points. Oklahoma City is a -675 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Milwaukee is +490 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Bucks vs. Thunder predictions and NBA picks for Thursday, February 12.
Bucks vs Thunder Prediction, Picks
- Bucks vs Thunder pick: Under 215.5 (-108)
My Thunder vs Bucks best bet is on the under at 215.5 total points. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Bucks vs Thunder Odds
| Bucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+12.5 -108 | 215.5 -112o / -108u | +490 |
| Thunder Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-12.5 -112 | 215.5 -112o / -108u | -675 |
Bucks vs Thunder NBA Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks will travel to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder tonight.
It is the second leg of a back-to-back for both teams, right before the All-Star break.
I'm taking the under in this game. The line is currently at 215.5 total points.
Jalen Williams, unfortunately, got hurt again for Oklahoma City. It had been a two-game return from dealing with the lingering hand injuries.
He looked amazing and said he felt great. After several months, his hand was finally feeling really good.
However, this time around, it was a hamstring injury for J-Dub. I definitely think he sits out tonight on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Bucks vs Thunder Predictions, Betting Analysis
This line will likely drop, probably to 214.5 or 213.5.
Obviously, the addition of Cam Thomas will spark some offense for the Bucks, but they do play at a slower pace.
Also, Cam Thomas is very much an isolation, set-up yourself type of player.
Kevin Porter Jr. is very similar in that manner. He had a triple-double last night — shout out KPJ — but he's also very isolation- heavy.
Meanwhile, the Thunder have the necessary on-ball defenders and the perfect defensive structure to help guard that.
So, I think with a slower pace and J-Dub out, the scoring efficiency will drop for Milwaukee, making this a clear under spot.
Pick: Under 215.5 (-108, DraftKings)
Spread
I'm not betting either side of the spread tonight.
Moneyline
No play on the moneyline for this game.
Over/Under
My Bucks vs. Thunder betting prediction is under 215.5 total points at -108.
Thunder vs Bucks Betting Trends
