Preseason: Bucks vs OKC Picks & Parlays
The Milwaukee Bucks having the pull to get star guard Damian Lillard was one of the more surprising moves of the offseason. Lillard made his preseason debut against the Los Angeles Lakers recently and showed how he can impact NBA stats, even in limited minutes. Keep reading below for more Bucks vs OKC picks & parlays.
Lillard finished with 14 points, three assists, and two rebounds to help Milwaukee in a 108-97 win.
Bucks vs ThunderPicks
NBA Pick : Oklahoma City Thunder +105 over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Anyone making Bucks vs OKC picks & parlays will see that the Oklahoma City Thunder rested most of its key players during its last preseason game. However, with the season inching closer, OKC is planning to ramp up its starters’ playing time to prepare them for the season’s grind. With the Bucks coming to town, this is a good chance for Oklahoma City to test itself against top-flight competition.
The Thunder were close to stealing the eighth seed in the last postseason and will want to see where it is against the Eastern Conference’s top regular-season team last season.
Bucks vs. Thunder Odds
NBA odds show the Bucks are a 1.5-point favorite. Milwaukee is -125 on the moneyline, while the Thunder are +105. Now that we know the odds, it is time to move on to our Bucks vs OKC picks & parlays.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Picks & Parlays
Bucks vs. Thunder Pick:
- Oklahoma City Thunder +105 over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Bucks vs. Thunder Parlay:
- Thunder +105
- Over 224.5 (-110)
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Information
Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Location of the game: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City.
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 17. 8:00 p.m.
How to watch: NBA League Pass
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Analysis
Giannis Antetokounmpo or Lillard isn’t on the Milwaukee Bucks injury report. Milwaukee would likely like to see the pair on the court together for some more minutes before the season starts. During the Bucks’ win over the Lakers, Antetokoumpo played 15 minutes and recorded 16 points and eight rebounds.
Anyone looking at NBA betting trends will see Milwaukee pounded the glass against Los Angeles. The Bucks held a 54-47 edge in rebounding. Milwaukee shot 36.1 percent from the 3-point line, while the Bucks shot 41.8 percent from the field.
Emphasis on Youth Development
Anyone looking at the Oklahoma City Thunder standings for the preseason will see its 1-2 start can be partially attributed to mainly playing young players. The Thunder had Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort, and Isaiah Joe on the NBA injury report during its last game due to rest.
Without all those players in the lineup, the Thunder weren’t a team many would want to make NBA picks on. Against Charlotte, Oklahoma City outscored 62-48 in the paint and turned the ball over 15 times. Jaylin Williams and Tre Mann led the Thunder in scoring by putting up 18 points apiece.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Picks
This is an excellent spot to take a shot at a home underdog. OKC coach Mark Daigneault said the Thunder want to ramp up the starters” minutes as the season gets closer. Even if the Bucks play both of their stars, they will likely be careful with their veteran players.
Lillard and Antetokounmpo may each play a quarter or a half at most to get back in the flow of things. OKC will grab a win at home.
This game will be where both sides are looking to push the pace. Anyone making Bucks vs OKC picks & parlays will know the younger players on the roster will want to leave an impression once all the regular guys are resting on the bench.
While things may get ugly at times, this game should find a way to go over the total.
- NBA Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder +105 over the Milwaukee Bucks.
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