The Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns duke it out at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Suns vs. Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs. Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks have been mired in their worst slump of the season, as they’ve lost 10 of their last 12 games overall and they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting smashed by the Jazz in a 128-96 loss on Thursday. Ryan Rollins led the team in scoring with 15 points and five assists, Cam Thomas scored 14 points off the bench, and Ousmane Dieng chipped in with 13 points. As a team, the Bucks shot just 41 percent from the field and 15 of 44 from the 3-point line as they struggled to match the intensity of the Jazz from the tipoff and were always fighting a losing battle after getting outscored by 64-44 in the first half. Kyle Kuzma scored just 11 points, Myles Turner scored just three points, while AJ Green finished scoreless on zero of four shooting.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns have cooled off recently as they’ve faced some tough opponents and they are now hoping to avoid a fifth straight defeat after falling painfully short to the streaking Spurs in a 101-100 heartbreaker on Thursday. Collin Gillespie led the team with 24 points and six assists, Devin Booker added 22 points with five assists, and Jalen Green chipped in with 17 points, eight rebounds and four assists. As a team, the Suns shot 42 percent from the field and 11 of 36 from the 3-point line as they played great defense at the start of the game to jump out in front and eventually lead by 10 points early in the fourth quarter, but that was the beginning of the end as they scored just 11 points in the final 7:49 to allow the Spurs to run them down and snatch the game away thanks to Victor Wembanyama, who nailed the game-winning shot with just 1.1 seconds remaining in the game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last seven games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Suns have won seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Bucks’ last five games.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games following a loss.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last seven road games against Pacific Division opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Suns have lost each of their last four games.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games as home favorites.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents after losing as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Bucks’ last nine road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Suns’ last eight games against the Bucks following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Phoenix Suns Player Facts
- Jordan Goodwin ranks 5th amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.4) this season.
- Devin Booker ranks 9th amongst qualified players for points per 36 minutes (27.7) this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Bobby Portis is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (6.4) and three-point shooting percentage (45.9%) this season.
- Myles Turner is one of only three qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- 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 (42.6) this season.
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.7).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (73.1%).
Suns vs Bucks Prediction
The Bucks have ruled out Giannis Antetokounmpo, with Kevin Porter Jr. and Gary Harris both questionable, while the Suns have ruled out Royce O’Neal, Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams, with Grayson Allen listed as questionable. These teams last met on Mar 10 and it was the Suns who rolled to a 129-114 road win. The Bucks have been in a terrible slump since that meeting, while the Suns are starting to heat up again and I have a feeling they are going to come out swinging after falling just short to the Spurs in their last outing.