The Phoenix Suns look to avoid losing three in a row for the first time in two months when they return home to battle the Milwaukee Bucks in Tuesday NBA action.
The Suns hit the court for the second time in as many nights after falling 123-112 to Golden State on Monday, and have also lost four of their past eight home dates. The Bucks earned a 133-124 win in a chippy road date with the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, and have now claimed victory in 10 of their past 11 road contests.
The Bucks have improved to 2-point road favourites since opening at -1.5. Conversely, the total has dipped slightly since opening at 233, and is currently pegged at 232.5.
Bucks vs. Suns NBA Betting Odds
Tuesday night’s matchup at Footprint Center marks the second and final regular season meetings between these clubs. The Bucks eked out a narrow 104-101 win when they hosted Suns back on February 26, and have now won two straight in head-to-head regular season action. However, the Suns have topped Milwaukee in each of their past four matchups in the desert. Last month’s tilt in Milwaukee ended well under the projected total of 231.5, snapping a steady 6-0 run for the OVER, during which the Suns averaged an impressive 129.2.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks received a huge lift from Giannis Antetokounmpo in Monday’s win. Sidelined by a wrist injury in the club’s three previous outings, the “Greek Freak” showed no ill effects from his recent ailment while racking up a game-high 46 points to go along with 12 rebounds in the win. The Bucks are now undefeated in 11 straight road contests with Giannis in the lineup. But despite climbing to the top of the NBA standings while winning 20 of their past 22 overall, the Bucks have struggled to reward loyal sports betting fans of late, covering the spread in just two of their past six contests, and have lost outright in their past three visits to Phoenix as betting chalk. Despite those worrisome trends, the Bucks have remained w reliable bet when playing in the back half of games played on consecutive nights, going 8-1 straight up this season while amassing a 7-0-2 against the spread record over that stretch.
Phoenix Suns
The Suns stumbled out of the gate on Monday night, and saw a second-half rally fall well short in Monday’s loss to Golden State. Phoenix spotted the Warriors a 22-point lead by the end of the first quarter, and their efforts to close the gap were stymied by a dismal performance from beyond the arc, where they went just 4-for-21 on the night. After enjoying consistent defensive performances during a preceding 4-1 run in which they limited opponents to just 105.2 points per game, the Suns have been lit up for 125.5 points per game during their current 0-2 slide. Devin Booker has continued to provide an offensive spark, tallying a team-high 32 points in Monday’s loss, and has now averaged 35.3 points and six assists in six outings this month. Deandre Ayton has also been steady under the bucket. The Suns big man drained 27 points to go along with 12 boards on Monday, and has now recorded double-doubles in 10 of 15 outings.
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 14 Mar 1:02pm | MIL | -1.5 -110 | O +233 -110 |
| Closing 15 Mar 1:16am | MIL | -1 -110 | O +231.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bucks Team Leaders
| Points |
31.1 |
| Assists |
7.39 |
| Rebounds |
11.78 |
| FG% |
55.3 |
| Steals |
1.18 |
| Blocks |
2.47 |
| Points |
27.75 |
| Assists |
8.88 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
58.9 |
| Steals |
1.54 |
| Blocks |
1.44 |
| Points |
23.8 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
1.8 |
| Points |
33.73 |
| Assists |
7.43 |
| Rebounds |
9.7 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.73 |
| Blocks |
1.36 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
| Points |
31.1 |
| Assists |
7.39 |
| Rebounds |
11.78 |
| FG% |
55.3 |
| Steals |
1.18 |
| Blocks |
2.47 |
| Points |
27.75 |
| Assists |
8.88 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
58.9 |
| Steals |
1.54 |
| Blocks |
1.44 |
| Points |
23.8 |
| Assists |
8 |
| Rebounds |
11 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
1.4 |
| Blocks |
1.8 |
| Points |
33.73 |
| Assists |
7.43 |
| Rebounds |
9.7 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.73 |
| Blocks |
1.36 |
Injuries
Wesley Matthews (SG)
Brook Lopez (C)
AJ Green (PG)
Brook Lopez (C)
Pat Connaughton (SG)
Grayson Allen (SG)
Jevon Carter (PG)
Khris Middleton (SF)
Grayson Allen (SG)
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Chris Paul (PG)
Chris Paul (PG)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Bismack Biyombo (C)
Devin Booker (SG)
Cameron Payne (PG)
Kevin Durant (SF)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Devin Booker (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Wesley Matthews (SG) | Prob Wed | Calf - 18 / 04 / 23 | 1-3 | 4-0 | + - |
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Matthews is dealing with a right calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Brook Lopez (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 1-5 | 6-0 | + - |
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Lopez will be out of the lineup Sunday against the Raptors as he is taking a rest day. |
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| AJ Green (PG) | Ques Wed | Foot - 07 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 6-1 | + - |
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Green is tending to right foot soreness, and it is uncertain if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat. |
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| Brook Lopez (C) | Out Fri | Rest - 06 / 04 / 23 | 2-5 | 6-1 | + - |
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Lopez was not be active for Friday's clash with the Grizzlies as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Pat Connaughton (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Connaughton is hampered by a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Grayson Allen (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Allen is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the Heat. |
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| Jevon Carter (PG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Carter missed the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Wednesday's clash versus the Bulls. |
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| Khris Middleton (SF) | Prob Sun | Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 | 3-6 | 7-2 | + - |
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Middleton is limited due to right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Heat for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Grayson Allen (SG) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23 | 3-7 | 8-2 | + - |
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Allen exited the previous contest with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Wizards in Tuesday's clash. |
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| Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF) | Elig Tues | Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23 | 3-7 | 8-2 | + - |
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Antetokounmpo is going through a one-game suspension for an on-court incident, and he will be eligible to return against the Wizards on Tuesday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Thurs | Ribs - 10 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Ayton is nursing a rib contusion, and he will not face the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Chris Paul (PG) | Out Thurs | Groin - 02 / 05 / 23 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Paul is hobbled by a left groin strain, and he will not partake in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Chris Paul (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 5-7 | 8-3-1 | + - |
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Paul will sit out for Sunday's showdown with the Clippers for rest purposes. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Ayton is taking a day of rest and will not be available Sunday versus the Clippers. |
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| Bismack Biyombo (C) | Prob Sun | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Biyombo is managing a right knee injury, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Devin Booker (SG) | Out Sun | Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Booker will not be in the lineup against the Clippers on Sunday as he will be taking a day of rest. |
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| Cameron Payne (PG) | Prob Tues | Back - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Payne has been idle with lower-back soreness, but it is anticipated that he will return to the court for Game 5 of the Western Conference against the Clippers. |
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| Kevin Durant (SF) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Durant is tending to an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate versus the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Ques Sun | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 6-8 | 9-4-1 | + - |
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Ayton missed the last game as he was given a day of rest, and it is uncertain if he will play versus the Clippers on Sunday. |
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| Devin Booker (SG) | Ques Sun | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 6-8 | 9-4-1 | + - |
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Booker missed the last contest as he was given a day of rest, and it is undetermined if he will suit up on Sunday against the Clippers. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 14 Mar 1:02pm MIL -1.5 -110 O +233 -110 Closing 15 Mar 1:16am MIL -1 -110 O +231.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Bucks Team Leaders
Points 31.1
Assists 7.39
Rebounds 11.78
FG% 55.3
Steals 1.18
Blocks 2.47
Points 27.75
Assists 8.88
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 58.9
Steals 1.54
Blocks 1.44
Points 23.8
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.4
Blocks 1.8
Points 33.73
Assists 7.43
Rebounds 9.7
FG% 63
Steals 1.73
Blocks 1.36
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
Points 31.1
Assists 7.39
Rebounds 11.78
FG% 55.3
Steals 1.18
Blocks 2.47
Points 27.75
Assists 8.88
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 58.9
Steals 1.54
Blocks 1.44
Points 23.8
Assists 8
Rebounds 11
FG% 66.7
Steals 1.4
Blocks 1.8
Points 33.73
Assists 7.43
Rebounds 9.7
FG% 63
Steals 1.73
Blocks 1.36
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Injuries
Wesley Matthews (SG)
Prob Wed Calf - 18 / 04 / 23Brook Lopez (C)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23AJ Green (PG)
Ques Wed Foot - 07 / 04 / 23Brook Lopez (C)
Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23Pat Connaughton (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23Grayson Allen (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23Jevon Carter (PG)
Prob Wed Knee - 03 / 04 / 23Khris Middleton (SF)
Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 23Grayson Allen (SG)
Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)
Elig Tues Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Thurs Ribs - 10 / 05 / 23Chris Paul (PG)
Out Thurs Groin - 02 / 05 / 23Chris Paul (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23Bismack Biyombo (C)
Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Devin Booker (SG)
Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23Cameron Payne (PG)
Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 23Kevin Durant (SF)
Prob Sun Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23Deandre Ayton (C)
Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Devin Booker (SG)
Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Wesley Matthews (SG) Prob Wed Calf - 18 / 04 / 23 1-3 4-0 + - Matthews is dealing with a right calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will suit up against the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Brook Lopez (C) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 1-5 6-0 + - Lopez will be out of the lineup Sunday against the Raptors as he is taking a rest day.
AJ Green (PG) Ques Wed Foot - 07 / 04 / 23 2-5 6-1 + - Green is tending to right foot soreness, and it is uncertain if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Brook Lopez (C) Out Fri Rest - 06 / 04 / 23 2-5 6-1 + - Lopez was not be active for Friday's clash with the Grizzlies as he will receive a day of rest.
Pat Connaughton (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 04 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Connaughton is hampered by a right ankle sprain, but it is likely that he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Grayson Allen (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Allen is nursing a right ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will be available for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round with the Heat.
Jevon Carter (PG) Prob Wed Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Carter missed the previous game with left knee soreness, but it is expected that he will line up for Wednesday's clash versus the Bulls.
Khris Middleton (SF) Prob Sun Knee - 03 / 04 / 23 3-6 7-2 + - Middleton is limited due to right knee soreness, but it is anticipated that he will line up against the Heat for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Grayson Allen (SG) Ques Tues Ankle - 02 / 04 / 23 3-7 8-2 + - Allen exited the previous contest with a right ankle sprain, and it remains to be seen if he will lace up against the Wizards in Tuesday's clash.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF) Elig Tues Suspension - 01 / 04 / 23 3-7 8-2 + - Antetokounmpo is going through a one-game suspension for an on-court incident, and he will be eligible to return against the Wizards on Tuesday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Deandre Ayton (C) Out Thurs Ribs - 10 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Ayton is nursing a rib contusion, and he will not face the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Chris Paul (PG) Out Thurs Groin - 02 / 05 / 23 2-3 3-2 + - Paul is hobbled by a left groin strain, and he will not partake in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Nuggets.
Chris Paul (PG) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 5-7 8-3-1 + - Paul will sit out for Sunday's showdown with the Clippers for rest purposes.
Deandre Ayton (C) Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Ayton is taking a day of rest and will not be available Sunday versus the Clippers.
Bismack Biyombo (C) Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Biyombo is managing a right knee injury, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Devin Booker (SG) Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Booker will not be in the lineup against the Clippers on Sunday as he will be taking a day of rest.
Cameron Payne (PG) Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Payne has been idle with lower-back soreness, but it is anticipated that he will return to the court for Game 5 of the Western Conference against the Clippers.
Kevin Durant (SF) Prob Sun Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Durant is tending to an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate versus the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Deandre Ayton (C) Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 6-8 9-4-1 + - Ayton missed the last game as he was given a day of rest, and it is uncertain if he will play versus the Clippers on Sunday.
Devin Booker (SG) Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 6-8 9-4-1 + - Booker missed the last contest as he was given a day of rest, and it is undetermined if he will suit up on Sunday against the Clippers.