The Phoenix Suns pay a visit to the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night. Here’s a Bucks vs. Suns prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs. Suns pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns have been in decent form, as they’ve won four of their last five games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after routing the Hornets in a 111-99 home win on Sunday. Devin Booker led the team with 30 points and 10 assists; Collin Gillespie and Jalen Green each scored 24 points, while Rasheer Fleming chipped in with 16 points on six of eight shooting off the bench. As a team, the Suns shot 46 percent from the field and 16 of 41 from the 3-point line as they battled the Hornets in a tightly contested first half, before they were able to hold onto a narrow lead all the way till the fourth quarter, where they pulled away and secured the double-digit victory.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been in a slump lately, as they’ve lost five of their last six games overall and they will be hoping to bounce back here after getting smashed by the Magic in a 130-91 home defeat on Sunday. Bobby Portis led the team with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists off the bench; Cam Thomas added 17 points with six assists, while Ryan Rollins chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the Bucks shot 43 percent from the field and 13 of 44 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and scored just 15 points in the first quarter to fall behind by 12 points at halftime but that was only the beginning of the nightmare, as the Bucks had no answers in the second half. Myles Turner scored just three points, AJ Green scored four points on one of eight shots, while Ousmane Dieng scored just two points on one of seven shots.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last seven home games against the Suns.
- The Suns have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a win.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last five home games against Pacific Division opponents following a loss.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last nine games against Central Division opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last five home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five home games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Suns have covered the spread in 11 of their last 13 road games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Suns’ last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Bucks’ last four games against the Suns following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Bobby Portis is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (6.3) and three-point shooting percentage (46.0%) this season.
- Myles Turner is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Devin Booker has scored 30+ points in two consecutive appearances—the equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Collin Gillespie ranks 8th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (3.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.8).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (73.3%).
- The Suns have suffered the largest comeback loss when leading through Q3 this season—led by 18 points vs. the Hawks on November 16.
- The Suns rank 30th for points in the paint per game (43.2) this season.
Bucks vs Suns Prediction
The Suns are still missing Mark Williams and Dillon Brooks, with Jordan Goodwin and Grayson Allen both listed as questionable, while the Bucks have ruled out Kevin Porter Jr., with Taurean Prince upgraded to questionable for this one. The Suns enter this matchup as the team in better form right now, but the injury cloud hanging over Goodwin and Allen opens the door for the Bucks, who are getting desperate for a win now. I wouldn’t be shocked if the Bucks snapped out of their funk with a win here, but the Suns are still the team in better shape and I think they can earn a gritty win and cover in this spot.