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Milwaukee Bucks vs Phoenix Suns Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: March 14, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Footprint Center — Phoenix, AZ

Article updated Mar 14, 6:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Milwaukee Bucks are on the road playing the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center stadium on Tuesday, 3/14/2023 @ 10:00pm EST. Milwaukee is the betting favorite opening at

Game outlook

The Milwaukee Bucks are on the road playing the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center stadium on Tuesday, 3/14/2023 @ 10:00pm EST. Milwaukee is the betting favorite opening at -1.5 and the line hasn't moved.

Bucks vs Suns Prediction for Tonight's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Suns to win tonight's game by 14 points. This model factors in recent against the spread (ATS) trends and scoring which predicts the Phoenix Suns to cover the 1 point spread and the total to go under 231.5 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: Milwaukee 108 to Phoenix 122

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

53% of SportsJaw users predict Milwaukee Bucks to cover the spread.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 55%.

Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict the score to be MIL 117.25, PHO 114.25.

OddsShark 's prediction is Phoenix will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.

split down the middle on Covers.com

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Milwaukee Key Betting Stats

With a power ranking of 1, Milwaukee is ranked #9 in offense (scoring an average of 116.13 per game), #6 in defense (allowing an average of 112.10 points to be scored against them per game) and are 49-19 (37-26-5 ATS) this season.

Offensively, the Bucks hit an average of 46.78% of their field goals (ranked #21) and 74.58% of their free throws (ranked #29) and makes an average of 36.75% of their three pointers ranked #11 in the NBA). They average 49.04 rebounds per game (ranked # 1) and average 25.22 offensive assists and 14.06 turnovers per game (ranked # 15 and 21 respectively).

Defensively speaking, Milwaukee allows an average of 45.03% field goals (ranked #2) and 77.99% free throws (ranked #14 in the NBA) The Bucks allow an average of 34.67% of the three pointers (ranked #4) and averages 44.51 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 44.51) Finally, the Bucks average 23.03 defensive assists and 11.68 turnovers per game (ranked # 3 and 30 respectively).

Phoenix Key Betting Stats

Phoenix Suns has a power ranking of 5 and are #19 for offense (scoring an average of 113.37 per game), #4 for defense (giving up an average of 111.34 points per game) and 37-31 (36-30-2 ATS) overall. Milwaukee went 1-2 (1-1-1 ATS) in their last 3 matchups against Phoenix.

For offense, the Suns hit an average of 46.76% of their field goals (ranked #22) and 79.13% of their free throws (ranked #12) and makes an average of 37.62% of their three pointers (ranked #7 in the NBA). They average 44.34 rebounds per game (ranked # 9) and average 27.18 offensive assists and 13.21 turnovers per game (ranked # 4) and 13 respectively).

On defense, Phoenix allows an average of 46.51% field goals (ranked #5) and 78.98% free throws (ranked #23 in the NBA) The Suns allow an average of 36.05% of the three pointers (ranked #15) and averages 42.60 defensive rebounds per game (ranked # 42.60) Finally, the Suns average 23.29 defensive assists and 13.81 turnovers per game (ranked # 5 and 12 respectively).

Betting Summary

Phoenix has a slight advantage in regards to ball control (factoring in rebounds and turnovers).

The Scorecaster model predicts the Phoenix Suns to cover the 1 point spread and the total to go under 231.5 points.

For the best predictions available, make sure to checkout the best bets made by our certified NBA experts.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as NBA Predictions

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Bucks vs Suns archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bucks vs Suns matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Milwaukee Bucks-125 → -120Moved
  • Moneyline · Phoenix Suns+102 → +100Moved
  • Spread · Milwaukee Bucks-1.5 (-110) → -1.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Phoenix Suns+1.5 (-110) → +1.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · OverN/A (-110) → 231.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · UnderN/A (-110) → 231.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Milwaukee Bucks
1-3 matchup record · 6-3-1 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Phoenix Suns
1-2 matchup record · 5-3-2 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-03-14T10:14:06.456Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-02-26Phoenix Suns 101 · Milwaukee Bucks 104
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Phoenix Suns 116-104

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Phoenix Suns 116-104 on March 14, 2023, a 12-point decision in the series. Milwaukee Bucks' strongest period was the 4th quarter, when it outscored its opponent 31-20. Against SportsJaw's recorded Milwaukee Bucks -1.5 (-110) spread, Milwaukee Bucks covered, while the 220 combined points finished under the recorded total of 231.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Phoenix Suns +1.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Phoenix Suns +1.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Under 232.5 (-110)Win
  • CoversSpread · Milwaukee Bucks -1.5 (-110)Win
  • DocthizzMoneyline · Milwaukee Bucks -125Win
  • DocthizzSpread · Milwaukee Bucks -1.5 (-110)Win
  • RcTotal · Under 231.5 (-110)Win
  • DtownsendSpread · Phoenix Suns +1.5 (-110)Loss