Thunder vs. Bucks Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on February 03th, 2025

Arena and City where Thunder vs. Bucks will be playing

February 03th, 2025 is the date when the Thunder and the Bucks clash in a thrilling NBA game in Oklahoma, OK at Paycom Center. Maximize your chances of winning by checking out our picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Thunder vs. Bucks betting tip and prediction

The Western Conference and Eastern Conference collide in this NBA matchup on February 03th, 2025, at 19:00. The Thunder enters as -10.5 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Thunder was -26.5 point favorites and won the game against Bucks, 125-107. The over/under for the upcoming game is 233 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 231 points, and the over was victorious.

We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2024-2025 season, so let us take a look at how these teams succeed from long distances. The Thunder is making 35.6% of their 3-pointers this season. The Bucks are converting on 38.7% of their 3-pointers. Thunder is attempting 42% of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Bucks are taking 42% of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.

Oklahoma City Thunder

How is the Thunder playing this season?

The Thunder comes into this game with a 38-9 record, and they are currently 1st in the Western Conference standings. The Thunder is 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Thunder win their most recent game?

Yes, Thunder defeated the Kings, 144-110. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Thunder

The leading scorer for the Thunder this season is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 32.4 points per game. He scored 23 points on 7-for-21 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Bucks. In the last game, he scored 52.5 points in DraftKings and 51.7 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Thunder

Coming into the February 03th, 2025 contest, Isaiah Hartenstein leads the Thunder with 12.5 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 45.25 points in DraftKings and 43 fantasy points in FanDuel. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a team-high 6 assists per game. He scored 52.5 DraftKings points and 51.7 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Thunder is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2 steals per game). He has 52.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 51.7 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Chet Holmgren is leading the way for the Thunder with 2.6 blocks per game

Thunder Team Analysis

The Thunder's point differential this season is 12.3 points per game, which ranks 1st in the NBA. They are averaging 117 points per game while allowing 104.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Thunder is making 13.7 shots per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Thunder is making 16 per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA.

Projected Thunder Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Bucks, the Thunder's starting lineup consisted of Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Luguentz Dort, Cason Wallace and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Milwaukee Bucks

How are the Bucks playing this season?

The Bucks head this game with a 26-21 record, and they are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Bucks win their most recent game?

No, Bucks came up short against the Grizzlies, 132-119. Brook Lopez scored 18 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Bucks

The leading scorer for the Bucks this season is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 31.8 points per game. Giannis Antetokounmpo also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.44.

Other Team Leaders for the Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading the way with 12.2 rebounds per game. Damian Lillard is dishing out a team-high 7.3 assists per game. In terms of steals, the Bucks' leader is Damian Lillard with 1.2 steals per game. The blocks' leader for the Bucks is Brook Lopez, who is sending back 2 shots per game.

Bucks Team Analysis

The Bucks' point differential this season is 2.2 points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. They are averaging 114.7 points per game while allowing 112.5 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Bucks are making 14.2 shots per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Bucks are making 16.3 per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA.

Projected Bucks' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Thunder, the Bucks' starting five were Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis, Khris Middleton, Malik Beasley and Patrick Beverley.

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Thunder coming into this game as -10.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Thunder.

Money Line betting suggestion

Thunder is a -10.5 money line favorite for the game against the Bucks, and the suggestion is to pick the Thunder.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Thunder and Bucks is 233 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Thunder and Bucks have combined for just 1 overtime game this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.