Thunder and Bucks Face Off: What to Expect in 2026 NBA Showdown
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Thunder and Bucks Face Off: What to Expect in 2026 NBA Showdown

A preview of the upcoming game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder, including odds and predictions.

The Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder clash in their final match before the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. In their last outings, Milwaukee secured a victory over Orlando with a score of 116-108, while Oklahoma City triumphed over Phoenix with a dominant 136-109 win the same night.

Milwaukee holds a 22-30 record and is currently in fourth place in the Central Division, showing a lackluster performance on the road with only 10 wins out of 28 games. In contrast, the Thunder have an impressive record of 42-13 and lead the Northwest Division, excelling at home with 22 wins out of 27 games.

Key players missing include Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ryan Rollins for Milwaukee due to calf and foot injuries, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Ajay Mitchell will be sidelined for Oklahoma City because of abdomen and hamstring issues.

Tip-off is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. ET at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Both teams have faced each other 77 times, with the series tied. However, the Thunder have emerged victorious in their last four meetings. According to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, Oklahoma City stands as an 11.5-point favorite, while the over/under for the game is set at 213.5 points.

Before placing any bets on the Bucks vs. Thunder matchup, consider checking out predictions and insights from the SportsLine Projection Model, which has effectively simulated the game 10,000 times.

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