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The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Phoenix Suns in a battle of two of the best teams in the NBA. It's time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Bucks-Suns prediction and pick.
Both of these teams have had fantastic seasons. Milwaukee has earned a 35-21 record on the year, which is good for the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. Now they'll face the Suns, the current owners of the best record in the entire league. Phoenix has been utterly dominant throughout this season, and this game is another chance to continue that dominance. This game has the potential to be one of the most entertaining matchups of the season, so let's get straight into the pick.
Here are the Bucks-Suns NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
NBA Odds: Bucks-Suns Odds
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Milwaukee Bucks: +3.5 (-110)
Phoenix Suns: -3.5 (-110)
Over: 233 (-108)
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Under: 233 (-112)
Why The Bucks Could Cover The Spread
Milwaukee has the offense to contend with this elite Phoenix defense. The Bucks average 113 points per game, thanks to some of the best shooting numbers in the league. They hold a 36% shooting percentage from three-point range, while ranking inside the top ten in the league in effective field goal percentage and shooting efficiency. This offense is good enough to hang with anyone in the league, and that will show in this game.
The Suns will be playing this game shorthanded. Guards Cameron Payne and Landry Shamet have already been ruled out of this contest due to wrist and ankle injuries, respectively. Both players play big roles for the Suns, as they combine to average 40 minutes per game. Without them, Phoenix will be forced to rely on Elfrid Payton to fill in at point guard while asking Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson to fill the void at shooting guard.
Why The Suns Could Cover The Spread
Phoenix has the edge in nearly every single statistical category, but their advantage on offense is what gives them a big edge here. The Suns average 113 points per game while averaging some of the best shooting numbers in the NBA. The Bucks have had their fair share of struggles on the defensive end, as they allow 53% from inside the arc while giving up nearly 109 points per game. Milwaukee also allows their opponents to hit 14 three-pointers per game, one of the highest marks in the league.
Unsurprisingly, the Suns have been one of the best teams in the league against the spread. Phoenix owns a 30-24 record ATS, compared to the Bucks' 26-30 record ATS. To make things even better, the Bucks have been abysmal at covering in games like this one. Milwaukee is only 2-6 against the spread when they enter the game as a road underdog. It's hard to see them covering against one of the best teams in the NBA on the road.
Final Bucks-Suns Prediction & Pick
This game will be a close one, but the Suns are the right pick. They're on their home floor, and they're the better team. The Bucks have been terrible at covering in games like this one, which makes the pick even easier.
Final Bucks-Suns Pick: Phoenix Suns: -3.5 (-110)
