NBA: Phoenix Suns (39-28) at Milwaukee Bucks (43-24)

By Sam Batz

When: Sunday, March 17th at 1:00 PM EST

Where: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

Watch On: ABC/ESPN

Matchup: Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks

The NBA season is nearing the endpoint but before the playoff picture is complete we have a must-watch matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks. It’s the final matchup of the season between the cross-conference rivals, with the Suns taking the first game 114-106 in Phoenix. Now Milwaukee gets home court advantage, where the Bucks are 26-7 (78.8%) overall, and are 9-2 (81.8%) against the West. Milwaukee is 2nd in the East and will enter Sunday’s contest as 3 and a half point favorites, while the Suns are 7th in the West and will need to overcome the odds as road dogs to upset the Bucks. Fortunately neither team is dealing with any major injuries, so we’ll see the best of what they have to offer in this 2021 NBA Finals rematch.     

Below you’ll find all of our picks for the Suns vs. Bucks, including stats, scores, and betting advice. We’ll help you navigate the odds and provide helpful betting tips for Sunday’s matchup between the Suns and Bucks.   

Suns vs. Bucks Odds 

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Suns vs. Bucks Betting Trends

Phoenix Suns

• 27-39-1 ATS 
• 14-17-1 ATS on the road
• 29-38 O/U record 
• 13-19 O/U record on the road
• 6-12 as UNDERDOGS 
• 5-7 as UNDERDOGS on the road

Milwaukee Bucks

• 29-38 ATS
• 15-18 ATS at home
• 32-35 O/U record 
• 18-15 O/U record at home
• 41-16 as FAVORITES
• 25-6 as FAVORITES at home

Suns vs. Bucks History

The Suns and Bucks series began in 1968 and this Sunday will mark the 152nd regular season matchup between Phoenix and Milwaukee. The Suns hold a slight lead over the Bucks, posting a 77-74 record. Last season the Bucks swept Phoenix, but the Suns snapped the streak with their win over Milwaukee back in February. In that first game Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 34 points, while Devin Booker led the Suns with 32 points. Both All-Stars will be looking to shine once again, but Phoenix hasn’t won in Milwaukee since 2021, as the Suns are 2-8 in their last 10 with 5 consecutive losses versus the Bucks on the road. 

Suns vs. Bucks Game Predictions

The Suns will give the Bucks a good game, but because of home court advantage I’m going with Milwaukee to win and cover on Sunday. The Bucks and Suns matchup nicely, as they both have a pair of prolific scorers who can carry them in any matchup. Milwaukee has Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, who are averaging a combined 55.1 points per game, while Phoenix has Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, who are averaging a combined 55.4 points per game. It’ll be a tightly contested, hard fought matchup, but with less pressure to win because of their strong position in the standings, Milwaukee will cruise to victory over Phoenix.   

In summary, here are my picks for the Suns vs. Bucks Sunday night matchup: 

• Moneyline Pick: Milwaukee Bucks (-166)

If you take the Bucks Moneyline (-166): You risk $166 to win $100, for a total payout of $266, if the Bucks win straight up. 

• ATS Pick: Milwaukee Bucks (-3.5)

If you take the Bucks to Cover the -3.5 Spread (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Bucks win the game by at least 4 points. 

• O/U Pick: Over (230)

If you take the Over on 230 total points (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Suns and Bucks combine for more than 230 points. 

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