Bucks-Suns: Predictions, picks, and betting odds
The Milwaukee Bucks, who currently hold the second seed in the Eastern Conference, will be facing off against the Phoenix Suns, who sit sixth in the Western Conference, on Tuesday night.
The Phoenix Suns won their most recent game against the Washington Wizards,140-112. The Wizards fans showed their appreciation for Bradley Beal's return by giving him a standing ovation and playing a video tribute. Beal was been traded to the Suns last season after spending 11 seasons with the Wizards.
Beal scored a season-high 43 points for the Suns in the win.
The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a 123-108 defeat against the Utah Jazz in their most recent game despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's impressive performance of 33 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds. Bobby Portis and Malik Beasley scored a combined 43 points for the Bucks.
Unfortunately, the Bucks may be without their star players Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard against the Suns. Antetokounmpo is considered day-to-day with a knee injury, and Lillard is also considered day-to-day with an ankle injury.
Milwaukee Bucks at Phoenix Suns predictions
BetMGM: Suns will win
Staff writes: "The winning team model predicts the Suns will win Tuesday‘s game with 61.1% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Bucks and Suns, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups."
David Fletcher writes: "The Bucks are one of the best scoring teams in the league, but there isn’t much room for error due to their dependency on their two top players, and Lillard has been inconsistent as of late. Look for the Suns to pull out a close one thanks to late shooting from their Big 3."
Doc Sports: Take Milwaukee
Josh Schonwald writes: "Phoenix has a mark of 29-21 this year. The Suns are committing 18.5 personal fouls per game and they connect on 81.3% from the free throw line. Their rate of earning assists is at 26.7 times per game (15th in the NBA) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 14.9 times per game. Phoenix has accumulated 5,867 points for the year (117.3 per contest) and they pull in 43.1 rebounds per contest. As an offensive team, the Suns are shooting 49.8% from the field, which ranks 3rd in the NBA."
Winners and Whiners: Take the Phoenix Suns -2.5 (-110)
Staff writes: "These two teams have been pretty inconsistent over the last couple of weeks, and I’m going with the Suns only because they look like a better defensive unit than Milwaukee. The Bucks have struggled to defend all season. They are dead last in the NBA in defensive turnover percentage (10.3%), and the Bucks will be in trouble should Brook Lopez remain on the shelf."
Milwaukee Bucks at Phoenix Suns odds, betting lines
The Phoenix Suns are big favorites against the Milwaukee Bucks, per odds from BetMGM Sportsbook.
- Spread: Suns (-3.5)
- Moneyline: Suns (-165), Bucks (+140)
- Over/under: 243.5
How to watch Milwaukee Bucks at Phoenix Suns: TV and streaming
When: Feb. 6 at 10:00 p.m., ET
Where: Footprint Center
Cable TV: TNT
Streaming: NBA League Pass, FuboTV
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