Bucks vs. Thunder Picks & Best Bets 17th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Oklahoma City Thunder will meet the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena, beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET.
The Thunder will be led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Luguentz Dort, while the Bucks have Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis.
We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Tuesday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to determine the best Bucks vs. Thunder bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Thunder will likely win with a projected final score of 110-104.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually monitor the most favorable odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Bucks vs. Thunder Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Bucks vs. Thunder picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to create NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Bucks vs. Thunder Game Information
- Game Date: Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: T-Mobile Arena
- Spread: Bucks +5.5 / Thunder -5.5
- Moneyline: Bucks +185 / Thunder -210
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 215 Points (-110/-110)
Thunder -5.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Thunder have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Bucks have a probability of 49%.
- BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at -110.
Total Points Over 215 @ -110 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 215, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -110.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% probability that the total will go over 215 points.
Bucks vs. Thunder Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Milwaukee Bucks at +185 via BetMGM, whilst the Oklahoma City Thunder are available at -210 with FanDuel Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Thunder are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 69% chance of coming out on top.
Additionally, the Thunder present the best betting value, with the odds of -210 available at FanDuel Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 1.7%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Bucks vs. Thunder
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We use these projections alongside odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Tuesday's Bucks vs. Thunder matchup.
Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Giannis Antetokounmpo | 32 | 13 | 7 | 0 |
Damian Lillard | 24 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
Bobby Portis | 15 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Brook Lopez | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Gary Trent | 11 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Damian Lillard Over 4.5 Rebounds (+120)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
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Damian Lillard Over 4.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +120 |
- Our top prop bet for the Bucks is on Damian Lillard to record over 4.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 6 rebounds, giving us an edge of 14.7% on the +120 odds offered by FanDuel.
Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 32 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
Jalen Williams | 22 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
Luguentz Dort | 11 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
Isaiah Hartenstein | 10 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
Cason Wallace | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Isaiah Hartenstein Under 11.5 Rebounds (+100)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
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Isaiah Hartenstein Under 11.5 Rebounds | BetMGM | Get Offer | +100 |
- Our best prop bet for the Thunder is on Isaiah Hartenstein to record under 11.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 rebounds, giving us an edge of 15.8% on the +100 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Bucks vs. Thunder Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Bucks vs. Thunder trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Cason Wallace Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Cason Wallace has recorded at least one block in 13 of his last 22 appearances (59% success rate). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of +140 (42% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Cason Wallace Over 1.5 Total Assists
Cason Wallace has had more than 1.5 assists in 11 of his last 13 games (85%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 assists again at odds of -188 (65%), available at DraftKings.
Jalen Williams Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Jalen Williams has had more than 2.5 turnovers in 6 of his last 10 appearances (60%). You can bet on him to record over 2.5 turnovers again at odds of +128 (44%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Isaiah Hartenstein of the Thunder to record under 11.5 rebounds, with an edge of 15.8% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Thunder -5.5 to cover.
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