The Phoenix Suns (33-28) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (42-17) on Sunday with tip from Fiserv Forum scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ABC). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Phoenix knocked off the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-115 at home on Friday to push as 9-point favorites. In its last 10 games, Phoenix is 7-3 outright and 5-4-1 against the spread (ATS). This season, the Suns are 32-28-1 ATS.
The Bucks rolled past the Miami Heat 128-99 on Friday to cover as 5.5-point home favorites to win their 13th game in a row. They are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games to improve to 33-24-2 ATS on the season.
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Suns at Bucks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:22 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Bucks -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns +3.5 (-112) | Bucks -3.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): Off the board
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Suns at Bucks key injuries
Suns
- SF Kevin Durant (knee) out
- PG Landry Shamet (foot) out
Bucks
- SF Giannis Antetokounmpo (quad) out
- SG Wesley Matthews (calf) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Suns at Bucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 119, Suns 111
Moneyline
PASS.
The moneyline does not have as much value as a play on the spread in this matchup.
Against the spread
BET BUCKS -3.5 (-108).
The Bucks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall and 19-11 ATS at home on the season. While playing as a 3-4.5-point favorite this season, they are 5-2 ATS this season while the Suns are just 2-4 ATS while playing as a 2-4.5-point underdog.
Phoenix’s offense ranks just 22nd in the NBA for points per game (112.9) while the Milwaukee defense ranks 5th in the league for opponent points per game (111.4). While Antetokounmpo will be sidelined in this game, so will Durant, which will help the Bucks to come out with a sizeable victory.
The Suns are also 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Milwaukee between these 2 teams and just 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings overall.
Over/Under
Not available.
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