Milwaukee Bucks vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/06/2024

by Rod Pearson

Monday, Feb 05, 2024
Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Venue:  Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
Where to Watch:  TNT, MAX


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Bucks +2, Suns -2; Over/Under:  246 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Bucks +2, Suns -2; Over/Under:  246 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Bucks +2, Suns -2; Over/Under:  246 points

Season Record

Milwaukee Bucks:  33-17 (1st place, Central Division)
Phoenix Suns:  29-21 (3rd place, Pacific Division)

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Recent Form
Milwaukee Bucks:  5-5 last 10
Phoenix Suns:  7-3 last 10


Milwaukee Bucks vs Phoenix Suns Preview and Analysis


The Bucks are entering this game with a 33-17 record overall and they are 12-12 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Utah Jazz in their last game. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in points in that game with 33 while Bobby Portis Jr. was next on the team with 27 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in assists in that game with 13 while Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr. each led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 46.4% from the field, 36.6% from 3-point range, and 60% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 123.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 119.9 PPG against them. The Bucks have an ATS record of 19-30-1 this season and their O/U record is 28-22.



The Suns are entering this game with a 29-21 record overall and they are 14-11 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Washington Wizards in their last game. Bradley Beal led the team in points in that game with 43 while Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkić each were next on the team with 18 points. Jusuf Nurkić led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Jusuf Nurkić led the team in rebounds with 13. They were 61.4% from the field, 44% from 3-point range, and 80.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 114.6 PPG against them. The Suns have an ATS record of 19-29-2 this season and their O/U record is 25-24-1.


Bucks vs Suns Prediction

The current betting odds have the Suns listed as a 2 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Suns have looked good in their games this season with their 29-21 record overall which has them surging up the standings in the West right now. They haven't been at their best on their home court this season but they have still been a good home team with their winning 14-11 home record. Meanwhile, the Bucks have also looked great in their games this season with their 33-17 record overall which has them right at the top of the East with one of the best records in the entire NBA right now. They haven't been a bad road team this season but they definitely haven't been at their best in road games this year with their 12-12 road record. They haven't looked great in their games lately either as they just blew a double digit lead against the Jazz in their last one, a game they went on to lose, and they have been much worse under Doc Rivers as their new head coach, going 1-3 in their first 4 games with him. The Suns have some momentum here from a win in their last game and they have also been really hot lately, going 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Suns have been getting hot lately while the Bucks have been trending in the opposite direction with their new coaching hire. The best way to place a bet here is on the Suns to cover the spread in this game. 

Bucks Suns Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, February 6, 2024 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Suns 127 Bucks 118.
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NBA Betting Trends


Milwaukee Bucks: 19-31 ATS in all games. 12-26 ATS as a road underdog. 3-8 ATS off a road loss. 15-25 ATS when the total is greater than or equal to 230. 27-18 OVER off a road loss. 14-6 OVER after 1 or more consecutive unders. 11-5 OVER after 3 consecutive non-conference games.

Phoenix Suns: 12-4 ATS after playing 4 consecutive road games. 8-3 ATS after scoring 120 points or more in 3 straight games. 22-16 ATS off a road win by 10 points or more. 22-14 OVER as a favorite. 11-4 OVER after a win by 10 points or more. 13-7 OVER after a game where they covered the spread.

Key Injuries


Milwaukee Bucks:  B. Lopez (C) Ques Tues - Personal.

Phoenix Suns:  D. Lee (SG) Out indefinitely - Knee.


Notable Quotes


“We couldn’t script better shots. Every shot was wide open, but everything was front rim.” - Doc Rivers after his team’s loss against the Jazz in their game on Sunday.


“We had a great disposition because of how we played against Atlanta. None of us were happy with how that game went. Our guys came in and wanted to get this last game of the trip, also wanted to get it for Brad. I thought all of his teammates rallied around his homecoming.” - Frank Vogel after his team’s win against the Wizards in their game on Sunday.


Starting Lineups


Milwaukee Bucks
PG Damian Lillard
SG Malik Beasley
SF Khris Middleton
PF Giannis Antetokounmpo
C Brook Lopez

Phoenix Suns
PG Devin Booker
SG Bradley Beal
SF Grayson Allen
PF Kevin Durant
C Jusuf Nurkic

Statistical Leaders


Milwaukee Bucks
PPG: G. Antetokounmpo (31.3)
APG: D. Lillard (6.8)
Reb/G: G. Antetokounmpo (11.4)

Phoenix Suns
PPG: K. Durant (28.3)
APG: D. Booker (7.2)
Reb/G: J. Nurkic (10.3)

Coaches:
Milwaukee Bucks: Doc Rivers (1st season)
Phoenix Suns: Frank Vogel (1st season)



Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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