Sunday Showdown: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum
Sunday, March 16, brings an exciting matchup as the Oklahoma City Thunder (55-12) head to Milwaukee to face the Bucks (38-28) at the Fiserv Forum.
The Thunder boast an impressive 26-7 road record with a 12-point differential. Meanwhile, the Bucks come into this game with strong momentum, having won 7 of their last 10 home games. This season, the Thunder and Bucks have faced off twice, with each securing a double-digit victory in Oklahoma City.
Both teams are playing back-to-back games. The Bucks triumphed over Indiana 126-119 at home last night, while the Thunder claimed a 113-107 victory in Detroit.
We’ve gathered all the essential details and analyses you’ll need before the game, including how to watch it live, the latest odds, recent performances, player statistics, and our expertly calculated predictions and best bets for the matchup.
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Game Details & Viewing Information for Thunder vs. Bucks
- Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM EST
- Venue: Fiserv Forum
- Location: Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast/Stream: ESPN
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Odds for Thunder vs. Bucks
Here are the odds as of Sunday:
- Odds: Thunder (-170), Bucks (+143)
- Spread: Thunder -5
- Over/Under: 231.5 points
This suggests an implied score of 118.26 for the Thunder and 113.18 for the Bucks.
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Expert Picks & Predictions
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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) shows confidence in the Thunder covering against the Bucks:
“Given that Oklahoma City was a 4.5-point favorite against the Pistons last night and maintains a similar spread against another playoff contender, it speaks volumes for their road prowess. It’s Thunder or bust since they’re capable of winning by a margin of three or more possessions.”
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Our expert model analyzes every bet option on the NBA schedule, considering recent form, head-to-head matchups, trends, and projected totals to gauge the confidence level for each wager.
Today’s top picks for the Thunder vs. Bucks game: - Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet advises a play for the Oklahoma City Thunder. - Spread: NBC Sports Bet suggests the Milwaukee Bucks +4. - Total: NBC Sports Bet advises to avoid betting on the Game Total of 234.
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Key Stats, Trends & Insights
- The Thunder have emerged victorious in 9 of their last 11 road games.
- In 10 of their last 11 games against the Bucks, the Thunder’s matches have tended to stay under the Total.
- At home, the Bucks have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 5 games against Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City has been thriving away from home and has the potential to continue their winning streak in Milwaukee, after a solid victory against Indiana.
For more detailed trends and statistics for today’s games, check out our NBA Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!