The Milwaukee Bucks had been riding a five-game winning streak but they enter Sunday’s affair having lost two straight. The most recent loss came at the hands of the blazing hot Utah Jazz, who are the top team in the West. The Bucks will now have a much more manageable affair as they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are on a three-game losing streak themselves. They’ve been competitive though, with their last two losses coming in overtime to the Los Angeles Lakers. Which team will break their streak first and come out with a win?

NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis

The Thunder are only 3-8 this season when playing at home. That number may be on the verge of falling to 3-9 after this matchup as the Bucks are the second-best team in the East. However, Milwaukee is only 7-8 on the road compared to 9-2 at home.

On the other hand, the Bucks are 13-5 in their last 18 games decided by 10 points or less. This bodes well for them as the Thunder’s last five games have all been decided by less than 10 points. If Milwaukee is able to close out games like they have most of this season, they can pick up another win and cover in this matchup.

Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks will be missing one of their key pieces in their starting lineup on Sunday as Jrue Holiday will miss the game due to health and safety protocols. That’s a huge hit to their lineup as he’s averaging 16.4 points per game with 5.4 assists and 4.8 rebounds. However, this team is still in pretty good shape with Giannis Antetokounmpo averaging 28.2 points, 11.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists. His running mate, Khris Middleton, has also played exceptional basketball this year, forming one of the most formidable duos in the game right now. The loss of Holiday definitely hurts, but this should be a matchup where the Bucks can survive without one of their key assets. The Thunder are not a very good team these days.

Oklahoma City Thunder

There was a ton of optimism surrounding the Thunder last year but that’s faded. Entering Sunday’s affair, this team has the second-worst record in the West. They aren’t in a favourable position here, only averaging 110 points per game in their last 10 while the Bucks are averaging 123 points. Milwaukee has a lot of offensive firepower behind their two-time MVP, Antetokounmpo, while the Thunder are a very young roster with a few grizzled veterans here and there.

The biggest factor in this game, is the Thunder will be without their up-and-coming star point guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as he continues to nurse a knee injury that has held him out for a few games. Adding insult to injury, the team will be without veterans Trevor Ariza and George Hill also, further restricting their options for this matchup. Even though the Thunder have battled hard in every single game this season, it is hard to believe they will be able to keep up with this all-round Bucks team while missing so many key pieces to their current roster.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Bucks vs. Thunder?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bucks Team Leaders

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 28.15
Assists	Jrue Holiday 6.05
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11
FG%	Rodions Kurucs 62.5
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.63
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.47

OKC

Points	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 23.71
Assists	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 5.91
Rebounds	Darius Bazley 7.2
FG%	Tony Bradley 65.6
Steals	Luguentz Dort 0.87
Blocks	Aleksej Pokusevski 0.93

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 30.19
Assists	Jrue Holiday 8.65
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 12.81
FG%	Justin Jackson 60
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.65
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.48

OKC

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Thunder Team Leaders

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 28.15
Assists	Jrue Holiday 6.05
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11
FG%	Rodions Kurucs 62.5
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.63
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.47

OKC

Points	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 23.71
Assists	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 5.91
Rebounds	Darius Bazley 7.2
FG%	Tony Bradley 65.6
Steals	Luguentz Dort 0.87
Blocks	Aleksej Pokusevski 0.93

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 30.19
Assists	Jrue Holiday 8.65
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 12.81
FG%	Justin Jackson 60
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.65
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.48

OKC

Points
Assists
Rebounds	Did not qualify
FG%
Steals
Blocks

Injuries

Milwaukee

Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)

Out indefinitely Illness - 17 / 07 / 21

Sam Merrill (PG)

Ques Tues Ankle - 17 / 07 / 21

Sam Merrill (PG)

Ques Sun Ankle - 09 / 06 / 21

Jordan Nwora (PF)

Ques Fri Thigh - 07 / 06 / 21

Donte DiVincenzo (SG)

out for season Foot - 28 / 05 / 21

Jeff Teague (PG)

Ques Thurs Knee - 21 / 05 / 21

Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)

Mid June Knee - 17 / 05 / 21

Khris Middleton (SF)

Ques Sat Ankle - 16 / 05 / 21

P.J. Tucker (SF)

Prob Fri Neck - 06 / 05 / 21

Khris Middleton (SF)

Prob Fri Knee - 05 / 05 / 21

Oklahoma City

Ty Jerome (SG)

Ques Sun Calf - 15 / 05 / 21

Theo Maledon (PG)

Prob Fri Foot - 11 / 05 / 21

Luguentz Dort (SG)

Out Sun Knee - 09 / 05 / 21

Theo Maledon (PG)

Ques Sun Foot - 09 / 05 / 21

Ty Jerome (SG)

Ques Sun Calf - 08 / 05 / 21

Luguentz Dort (SG)

Ques Sat Knee - 07 / 05 / 21

Luguentz Dort (SG)

Prob Thurs Hip - 06 / 05 / 21

Jaden McDaniels (SF)

Ques Tues Personal - 06 / 05 / 21

Aleksej Pokusevski (C)

Ques Sun Knee - 03 / 05 / 21

Luguentz Dort (SG)

Prob Sun Hip - 01 / 05 / 21

Injuries

Milwaukee

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 17 / 07 / 21	2-0	1-1	+ -
Antetokounmpo is going through the league's health and safety protocols, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Sam Merrill (PG)	Ques Tues	Ankle - 17 / 07 / 21	2-0	1-1	+ -
Merrill has a sprained right ankle and is questionable for Game 6 of the NBA Final.
Sam Merrill (PG)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 09 / 06 / 21	10-7	7-8-2	+ -
Merrill is dealing with a right ankle sprain, and it is unknown if he will be in the lineup for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second round versus the Nets.
Jordan Nwora (PF)	Ques Fri	Thigh - 07 / 06 / 21	10-8	7-9-2	+ -
Nwora is bothered by a left thigh contusion, and it is unclear if he will partake in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Hawks.
Donte DiVincenzo (SG)	out for season	Foot - 28 / 05 / 21	12-8	8-10-2	+ -
DiVincenzo suffered a tendon injury in his left foot and will miss the remainder of the season.
Jeff Teague (PG)	Ques Thurs	Knee - 21 / 05 / 21	13-10	10-11-2	+ -
Teague is nursing a sore left knee, and it is unknown if he will dress for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Heat.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo (SF)	Mid June	Knee - 17 / 05 / 21	14-10	10-12-2	+ -
Antetokounmpo is battling right patella tendon soreness, and it is anticipated that he will be out until the middle of June.
Khris Middleton (SF)	Ques Sat	Ankle - 16 / 05 / 21	14-10	10-12-2	+ -
Middleton is dealing with left ankle soreness, and it is unclear if he will take the court against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
P.J. Tucker (SF)	Prob Fri	Neck - 06 / 05 / 21	14-15	14-13-2	+ -
Tucker exited the previous contest with a neck and jaw injury, but it is projected that he will dress for Friday's clash with the Rockets.
Khris Middleton (SF)	Prob Fri	Knee - 05 / 05 / 21	15-15	14-14-2	+ -
Middleton missed the last game with right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will take on the Rockets on Friday.

Oklahoma City

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Ty Jerome (SG)	Ques Sun	Calf - 15 / 05 / 21	0-1	0-1	+ -
Jerome is battling a left calf strain, and it is up in the air if he will play against the Clippers on Sunday.
Theo Maledon (PG)	Prob Fri	Foot - 11 / 05 / 21	0-3	1-2	+ -
Maledon missed the previous game with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, but it is anticipated that he will available Friday versus the Jazz.
Luguentz Dort (SG)	Out Sun	Knee - 09 / 05 / 21	0-5	2-3	+ -
Dort has missed the last three games with a knee injury, and he will not suit up Sunday versus the Clippers.
Theo Maledon (PG)	Ques Sun	Foot - 09 / 05 / 21	0-5	2-3	+ -
Maledon is hampered by left foot planter fasciitis, and it is unknown if he will be active to face the Kings on Sunday.
Ty Jerome (SG)	Ques Sun	Calf - 08 / 05 / 21	0-5	2-3	+ -
Jerome has been held out of the previous four games with a strained left calf, and it is unclear if he will he will take on the Clippers on Sunday.
Luguentz Dort (SG)	Ques Sat	Knee - 07 / 05 / 21	1-5	2-4	+ -
Dort is bothered by right knee patellar tendinitis, and it is unknown if he will face the Warriors on Saturday.
Luguentz Dort (SG)	Prob Thurs	Hip - 06 / 05 / 21	1-5	2-4	+ -
Dort is hampered by a right hip strain, but it is likely that he will take on the Warriors on Thursday.
Jaden McDaniels (SF)	Ques Tues	Personal - 06 / 05 / 21	1-5	2-4	+ -
McDaniels has missed the previous two games while tending to a personal matter, and it is unclear if he will be available for Tuesday's tilt with the Pistons.
Aleksej Pokusevski (C)	Ques Sun	Knee - 03 / 05 / 21	2-5	3-4	+ -
Pokusevski has sat out the previous three games with left knee soreness, and he will not be in Sunday's lineup versus the Kings.
Luguentz Dort (SG)	Prob Sun	Hip - 01 / 05 / 21	2-7	4-5	+ -
Dort sat out the last contest nursing a right hip strain, but it is projected that he will be in the lineup for Sunday's battle with the Suns.