The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face the Milwaukee Bucks in an important interconference NBA game on Wednesday night. The Thunder, fresh off a commanding 136-104 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, hold an impressive 36-8 record this season and lead the Northwest Division. Meanwhile, the Bucks, who recently pulled off a narrow 112-110 win against the Atlanta Hawks, sit at 18-24, ranking fourth in the Central Division. Milwaukee has a slightly better home performance, boasting a 9-10 record at Fiserv Forum.
The Thunder will be playing without key players Alex Caruso (groin), Jalen Williams (back), and Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), which could impact their strategy against the Bucks. The matchup is scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET, with Oklahoma City entering as a 9.5-point favorite according to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5.
For those interested in betting insights, the SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the Thunder vs. Bucks matchup 10,000 times and has historically provided strong returns—over $10,000 for $100 players on its top-rated picks over the last eight seasons. Currently, the model is favoring the over on total points for this game, with a prediction of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 35.5 points, contributing to a balanced scoring effort from the Thunder’s lineup. Similarly, Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo is anticipated to score around 27.3 points, supporting a projected strong offensive performance from both teams.
The historical data shows that the Thunder have gone over the total in five of their last seven games, suggesting a potential for a high-scoring affair against the Bucks.
As the teams prepare to square off, fans and analysts alike will be eager to see if the Thunder can maintain their dominant form and how the Bucks will respond at home. The matchup promises to be an engaging contest as both teams aim to improve their standings and build momentum for the season ahead.