The Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Tuesday in NBA preseason action at the Paycom Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Bucks look for another win to build on their 2-1 preseason record. The Bucks have lost 8 of their last 10 preseason games. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 105 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 102.3 points on 39.7 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 14 points and 2 rebounds. MarJon Beauchamp is the third double-digit scorer and Pat Connaughton is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 29.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 30.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 52 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Thunder look for a win to get back to a .500 record in preseason play. The Thunder have won 7 of their last 11 preseason games. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 120.7 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 122 points on 50.4 percent shooting. Luguentz Dort is averaging 19 points and 2 rebounds, while Chet Holmgren is averaging 18.5 points and 0.5 assists. Jalen Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Mann is grabbing 5.5 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 39.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Randy’s Pick
Considering the Bucks played Antetokounmpo and Lillard in their last preseason game, I’m going to assume they’re careful with their minutes here or even sit them all together. The Thunder have pushed the pace in all of their preseason games and have oodles of youth and athleticism that makes them intriguing in preseason action. Lots of guys are fighting for minutes. The Bucks are a veteran team that’s waiting for the regular season to start. Give me OKC and the free bucket at home.