In 2021, the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns met in the NBA Finals. Following two Phoenix wins, the Bucks stormed back to win four consecutive games and the championship. Since that time, much has changed for both clubs. Including the head coaches. Doc Rivers replaced Adrian Griffin in Milwaukee. While Frank Vogel replaced Monty Williams in Phoenix. So far Milwaukee remains in solid Bet on NBA position. On the other hand, the Suns are fighting to get out of the play-in round. In recent weeks, the Suns have splashed red ink on gamblers.
Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, March 17, 2024, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Phoenix Suns Team Overview
The Phoenix Suns are 37-37 straight up, 25-37-2 against the spread, and 27-37 over/under the sports betting total. Late on, Phoenix has covered two out of their last nine games. While the Suns have gone under the total in 10 of its previous 11 matchups. Concurrently, Phoenix is 7th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Phoenix is 7.5 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
Phoenix has NBA metrics of 12th for scoring offense, 5th for field goal percentage, 7th for 3-point field goal percentage, 8th for free throw percentage, and 12th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Suns have NBA metrics of 16th for scoring defense, 7th for field goal percentage permitted, 14th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 4th for defensive rebounding.
First among Phoenix scorers is PF Kevin Durant, with 28.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game. SG Devin Booker adds 27.5 points and 6.8 assists per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Overview
The Milwaukee Bucks are 41-23 straight up, 26-36-1 against the spread, and 30-33-1 over/under the total. Late on, Milwaukee has covered six out of their last eight games. While the Bucks have gone under the total in nine of its 11 previous 11matchups. Concurrently, Milwaukee is 3rd in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Milwaukee is 8.5 games behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Milwaukee has NBA metrics of 2nd for scoring offense, 7th for field goal percentage, 11th for 3-point field goal percentage, 19th for free throw percentage, and 11th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Bucks have NBA metrics of 19th for scoring defense, 15th for field goal percentage permitted, 7th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 18th for defensive rebounding.
First among Milwaukee scorers is Giannis Antetokounmpo, with 30.8 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game. PG Damian Lillard adds 24.5 points and 6.8 assists per contest.
Suns at Bucks SBG Free Picks
To summarize, Phoenix covered only two of its last nine games against Milwaukee. Four of the last six meetings in this Bet on NBA series went under the total. Specifically at Milwaukee, Phoenix failed to cover its last five visits. Only one of the last five games between the Bucks at Suns at Milwaukee went over the total. As mentioned earlier, the Bucks have dominated this series and are in better form. After a slow start, the Bucks are taking to new head coach Doc Rivers and his systems.
Suns at Bucks SBG Best Bet: Milwaukee Bucks.