Bucks vs Suns Prediction & Betting: Suns Seek Revenge
The Phoenix Suns (44-10 SU, 30-24 ATS) are 0-4 SU and ATS over their last four games against the Milwaukee Bucks (35-21, 26-30) after blowing a 2-0 series lead to the Bucks in the NBA Finals last season. Phoenix will try to get some revenge and cash in as a Bucks vs Suns prediction at home Thursday night.
Bucks vs Suns Odds & Analysis
Sportsbook Odds
The Suns opened as 3.5-point favorites at home in this matchup, but Milwaukee seems to be the more popular Bucks vs Suns prediction as the line has moved down to Phoenix -3. The total in this NBA Finals rematch has settled in at 233 points after Sportsbook at 232.5 points. The OVER is 5-1 in Milwaukee’s last six games.
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- Best Spread-109-111MIL+3-3PHO
- Best Moneyline+131-143MILPHO
- Best Total- --105Over233.5Under
Milwaukee Is Still Perfect In February
The Bucks put together another dominant performance in their 131-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers as 4-point road favorites on Tuesday night. Milwaukee improved to 4-0 SU and ATS in February with an average margin of victory of 20.5 points with the blowout win. Giannis Antetokounmpo was unstoppable against the Lakers with 44 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists.
Milwaukee also got 23 points from Bobby Portis, 21 points from Khris Middleton and a double-double from Jrue Holiday (15 points, 10 assists) against Los Angeles. The Bucks have now scored at least 131 points in each of their last three games. The team is 8-2 SU and 6-4 ATS over its last 10 games after going just 2-6 SU and ATS over its previous eight.
Phoenix Has Dominated In 2022
The Suns finished up their four-game road trip on Tuesday night with a 114-109 win over the Philadelphia 76ers as 1.5-point road underdogs. Devin Booker scored 35 points in the win, marking the fourth time in his last five games that he has scored at least 32 points. Phoenix improved to 17-2 SU and 12-7 ATS since the beginning of 2022 with the victory.
Phoenix had a pair of 1-3 SU and ATS mini-slumps in 2021, but that didn’t stop the Suns from Sportsbook the season with a solid 27-8 SU and 18-17 ATS record through their first 35 games. The Suns have opened up a 3.5-game lead over the Golden State Warriors for the top spot in the Western Conference and would love to keep that lead intact by being a winning Bucks vs Suns prediction in this one.
Bucks vs Suns Pick & Insights
Bucks: Keys To Cover
Milwaukee’s red-hot offense will face a tough test Thursday against a Suns defense that ranks sixth in the NBA, allowing only 105.4 points per game. Slowing down Phoenix’s offense won’t be easy, so covering the spread or winning in a shootout is likely Milwaukee’s best chance at securing a Bucks vs Suns prediction win.
Suns: Keys To Cover
The Suns have been the best team in the NBA this season, are playing great with a 17-2 SU record over their last 19 games, are at home and have plenty of motivation to win after losing to Milwaukee in the NBA Finals last year. There’s a lot to like about Phoenix as a Bucks vs Suns pick in this spot.
Odds Shark’s Computer Bucks vs Suns Prediction: Bucks +3
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