Suns vs. Bucks 2/26/23 NBA Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Suns vs. Bucks Prediction & Odds

The fourth-seeded Phoenix Suns head to Milwaukee to take on the second-seeded Bucks on ABC Sunday afternoon at 1:00 PM ET. Can the Bucks cover the 3.5-point spread as home favorites?

The Phoenix Suns are 33-28 on the season. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games. The Suns are 32-28-1 ATS on the year.

The Milwaukee Bucks are 42-17 on the season. They’re 10-0 in their last 10 games. The Bucks are 33-23-3 ATS on the year.

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

549 Phoenix Suns (+3.5) at 550 Milwaukee Bucks (-3.5); O/U 224.5

1:00 PM ET, Sunday, February 26, 2023

Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

Suns vs. Bucks Public Betting Information

Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 57% of public bettors are currently backing the Suns +3.5 in this contest. Note that these numbers are subject to change, so be sure to check the link to receive the most up-to-date public betting data.

Phoenix Suns DFS Spin

Suns forward Kevin Durant won’t play against the Bucks on Sunday. He is scheduled to make his Phoenix debut Wednesday, March 1st against Charlotte. The Suns will also be without guard Landry Shamet against the Bucks this weekend. Shamet is dealing with right foot soreness.

If you need a cost-effective point guard on Sunday, the Suns’ Cameron Payne isn’t a bad option. Payne is averaging 12.2 points, 5.1 assists, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.8 made three-pointers per game for Phoenix this year. 

For a sleeper option at shooting guard, consider the Suns’ Terrence Ross. After being bought out by the Magic, Ross joined the Suns. He’s seen a lot of game action because the Suns traded multiple wing players to the Nets to acquire Kevin Durant. Ross is averaging 12.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per contest in the two games he’s played with his new club.  

Milwaukee Bucks DFS Spin

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is doubtful for Sunday’s game with a quad contusion. Antetokounmpo is putting up 31.3 points, 12 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game in 32.5 minutes per contest for Milwaukee this season.

With Giannis out, Bucks power forward Bobby Portis will likely see an increase in minutes and offensive opportunities Sunday. Portis missed a month earlier this season with an MCL sprain, but he poured in 18 points in his first game back from injury Friday in Milwaukee’s 128-99 win over Miami. He should offer some help in scoring and rebounding for DFS players Sunday. 

Suns vs. Bucks NBA Betting Trends

Milwaukee is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win.

Milwaukee is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Phoenix is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games against the Bucks in Milwaukee.

Suns vs. Bucks NBA Prediction

The Bucks likely won’t have their MVP in Giannis Antetokounmpo available for this game, but they’ve shown they can win at home without him. The Bucks are 4-1 at Fiserv Forum this season without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Phoenix is still a bit thin because of the players they traded in the Kevin Durant deal, and they won’t have the star forward available because Durant isn’t yet healthy enough to play. I think Milwaukee rallies around the core of Jrue Holiday, Brook Lopez, and Bobby Portis and wins this game by two possessions or more. 

NBA BETTING PREDICTION: MILWAUKEE BUCKS -3.5