Thunder vs Bucks Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight’s NBA Game
Total PicksMIL 243, CLE 197
The matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers is a tough one for shots from the field; opposing starting PFs have put up the 4th-lowest FG% in the NBA this year (44.1%). Offensive rebounds maintain possession and lead to added opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Bucks rank 4thworst in in the NBA when playing on the road with only 8.0 offensive rebounds per game this year. Giannis Antetokounmpo will not enjoy the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing away from your home city generally decreases player production across the board.
Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers grade out 6thworst in in the NBA with just 9.5 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season.
Out of all players in the league, Evan Mobley ranks in the 24th percentile for shot attempts from downtown, registering 1.3 per game since the start of last season. Among all players in the league, Evan Mobley places in the 88th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a whopping 2.6 fouls per game at home since the start of last season. Offensive rebounds maintain possession and bring about added chances for scoring and assists, but the Cavaliers grade out 6thworst in in the NBA with just 9.5 offensive rebounds per game since the start of last season. The matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks may be a difficult one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting PFs have attempted a mere 2.6 free throws per game over the last 25 games (least in the NBA).
Among all players in the league, Darius Garland comes in at the 84th percentile for field goal attempts at home, tallying 14.4 per game since the start of last season. Out of all players in the league, Darius Garland ranks in the 89th percentile for threes scored, compiling 2.3 per game since the start of last season. Darius Garland has averaged 32.9 minutes per game on his home court since the start of last season, placing him in the 84th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the NBA. In terms of three-point shots, the Cleveland Cavaliers's stellar 13.9 drained threes per game as the home team places 6th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks is a strong one; they have allowed the most points per game in the league to opposing starting PGs this year (21.7).
Jarrett Allen has sunk 64.9% of his field goals since the start of last season, ranking him in the 96th percentile out of all players in the NBA. Among all players in the NBA, Jarrett Allen rates in the 80th percentile for playing time, tallying a colossal 31.5 minutes per game since the start of last season. In terms of three-point shots, the Cleveland Cavaliers's stellar 13.9 drained threes per game as the home team places 6th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. When defending other starting Cs, Brook Lopez rates in the 100th percentile with a colossal 2.5 shots from behind the three-point arc attempted against him per game since the start of last season. The Bucks have played at the 10th-speediest pace in the league away from their home court this year, which should lead to more plays for the Cavaliers.
In terms of three-point shots, the Cleveland Cavaliers's stellar 13.9 drained threes per game as the home team places 6th-best in the NBA since the start of last season. The matchup vs. Milwaukee is a good one for scoring; when the Bucks are the visiting team, the opposition's starting SFs have totaled the 3rd-most buckets per game in the NBA this year (7.0). The Bucks have played at the 10th-speediest pace in the league away from their home court this year, which should lead to more plays for the Cavaliers. Over the last 5 games, the opposing team's starting SFs have attempted 5.6 free throws per game (4th-highest in the league) against the Bucks, making it fairly effortless to get to the free-throw line. Dean Wade will have the benefit of the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing in your home stadium tends to improve stat production in all stat categories.
Isaac Okoro has gone over 8.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.
Damian Lillard has gone over 29.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.
Brook Lopez has gone over 12.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.
Andre Jackson has gone over 3.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.
Sam Merrill has gone over 8.5 in 4 of his last 10 games.
Georges Niang has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.
Taurean Prince has gone over 9.5 in 1 of his last 10 games.
Gary Trent has gone over 13.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.
Delon Wright has gone over 4.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.
Pat Connaughton has gone over 6.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.
Bobby Portis has gone over 17.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.
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