This Sunday features an NBA tripleheader across ABC and ESPN, and it all wraps up with what could be considered an NBA Finals preview. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks hosting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder, and we’ve got our Thunder vs. Bucks predictions for the showdown.

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Thunder vs. Bucks Predictions for NBA on ESPN, 3/16

Not only is this Thunder vs. Bucks matchup the last of the tripleheader, but it’s the final game of the entire Sunday slate. So, all eyes will be on the game, and it’s one that has both teams on the second night of a back-to-back.

Both the Thunder and Bucks were able to pull off wins last night, with the OKC one being the more polarizing one. Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff went off about the officiating after the loss, but those complaints seem quite common after teams have to play Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

This is also a matchup we had just over a month ago, which was a convincing OKC win. Looking back at that game has us ready for a best bet from our Thunder vs. Bucks predictions for you.

 

 

 

Oklahoma City Thunder: SGA Does It Again

Before we get that far though, the aforementioned MVP frontrunner did it again just last night. That, of course, is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. While some fans are still calling for the likes of Nikola Jokic to be the MVP again, SGA continues to make history.

Last night, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pulled off another 45+ point game this season, making it his seventh of the year. It was also his 12th 40+ point game, which is the third-most in franchise history. When James Harden and Kevin Durant did it previously, they each won the MVP award in those respective seasons.

 

 

 

Milwaukee Bucks: Thriving At Home

As for the Bucks, they too are coming off a win, which was nothing to scoff at. Taking down an Indiana Pacers right behind them in the Eastern Conference standings was a crucial one, especially scoring 126 points in the process.

That’s going to be much more difficult against the Thunder’s best rated defense in the NBA (it’s not all Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring), but this game will at least be in Milwaukee. The Bucks are 24-11 at home this season, but only 14-17 on the road. Even with that being the case, OKC is still the clear favorites in the Thunder vs. Bucks odds.

 

 

 

Thunder vs. Bucks Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

Speaking of those Thunder vs. Bucks odds, here are the latest lines at BetMGM Sportsbook for tonight:

 

 

 

Thunder vs. Bucks Best Bet: Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 12.5 Rebounds (-118 at BetMGM Sportsbook)

Given the Bucks strength at home but the Thunder’s overall dominance, we’re going to avoid having to worry about either team winning this game. We’re just going to enjoy hopefully an epic matchup while snagging value elsewhere for the best bet from our Thunder vs. Bucks predictions.

We noted the matchup between these teams earlier this season, which OKC easily won 125-96. However, the key aspect of that matchup - no Giannis Antetokounmpo. That’s just as significant as the Thunder not having Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and no, that wasn’t one of his 40+ point games (he still had 36).

Regardless, we’re looking for Giannis Antetokounmpo to have a big night on the boards. We’ve seen OKC’s Chet Holmgren banged up throughout the season, and the Greek Freak could exploit things down low anyway.

As mentioned, the Thunder’s defense is absolutely elite, which is a factor not many fans talk about with how flashy SGA is on the offensive end of the court. While that is true, the one aspect of their defense that is not top five is their rebounding. In that regard, their 45.6 rebounds allowed per game are the sixth-most in the NBA.

That is exactly what Giannis Antetokounmpo exploited when these teams met last season, as he went off for 19 rebounds. Of course, this is a new year, but it’s still not something to completely ignore, especially with those rebounding struggles for OKC.

Therefore, we’re locking in the best bet from our Thunder vs. Bucks predictions on Giannis Antetokounmpo over 12.5 rebounds (-118 at BetMGM Sportsbook).

 

 

 

Thunder vs. Bucks Injury Report & Latest News

We noted the Chet Holmgren injury concerns for the Thunder, and they also have Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins listed as day-to-day. As for the Bucks, they’re clean across the board. Lastly, here are the projected starting lineups for tonight’s game on ESPN…

OKC Thunder:

MIL Bucks:

 

 

 

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