The Bucks return home after extending their current straight up win streak to three games with Friday’s 118-112 victory in Chicago. The Suns kick off a three-game road trip on a two-game surge, but will be without the services of Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Cameron Johnson, and Frank Kaminsky on Sunday afternoon.

The Suns’ injury woes have taken their toll at the sportsbook, where they have garnered the support of just 42% of sports bettors while dipping to 9-point underdogs. The Bucks have rocketed to heavy -402 moneyline favourites to tally a fourth straight home victory. And after briefly sinking to 229.5, the total has vaulted to 231.5, with 74% of bets getting laid on the OVER.

Suns vs. Bucks NBA Betting Odds

Sunday afternoon’s matchup at Fiserv Forum marks the meeting in Milwaukee between these clubs since the Bucks claimed the NBA championship with a home win in Game 6 of last season’s NBA Finals. Milwaukee overcame a 0-2 deficit on their way to victory in last season’s Finals, but has struggled against the Suns in regular season action. The Suns marched to a 131-107 win they hosted Milwaukee on February 10, and have now claimed victory in seven of eight meetings, and covered the spread in eight of 10. With both these teams averaging well over 120 points per game over their past five dates, the OVER has currently enjoys a 5-0-0 run in totals betting.

The Suns closed out their recent four-game home stand with consecutive wins, but have covered in just two of seven contests. Phoenix has been steady on the road, improving their league-leading road record to 23-5 during a sparkling 12-1 run. Now set to hit the court as 9-point dogs for the first time since December 2019, the Suns have work to do to reverse a dismal 4-20 run when listed as underdogs by eight or more points. The Bucks have averaged 122.7 points per game while ending a 1-4 slide with three straight wins, but have covered just twice during a middling 4-4 run on home hardwood.

Phoenix Suns

Already missing Chris Paul indefinitely with a hand injury, the Suns will also be without Devin Booker for a third straight game due to an inconclusive COVID test.  Cameron Johnson is coming off a sensational 38-point performance in Friday’s 115-114 win over New York, but will be sidelined on Sunday with a quad injury. The leaves the Suns attack in the hands of Deandre Ayton, Michal Bridges, and Jae Crowder, who combined to score 40 total points last time out versus the Knicks.

Milwaukee Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo maintained his recent torrid pace with a 34-point, 15-rebound outing in Friday’s victory over the Bulls, and has now averaged 33.2 points and 14.7 boards per game while recording double-doubles in six straight outings. Not to be overlooked is the continued steady production from Jrue Holiday, who has averaged 24 points and eight assists over the past three games, but averaged just 15.3 points per game in three home dates versus Phoenix during last season’s NBA Finals.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Suns vs. Bucks?

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Suns Team Leaders

PHO

Points	Devin Booker 26.79
Assists	Chris Paul 10.8
Rebounds	Deandre Ayton 10.22
FG%	Deandre Ayton 63.4
Steals	Chris Paul 1.86
Blocks	JaVale McGee 1.09

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 29.88
Assists	Jrue Holiday 6.82
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11.61
FG%	Giannis Antetokounmpo 55.3
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.61
Blocks	Giannis Antetokounmpo 1.36

PHO

Points	Devin Booker 23.3
Assists	Chris Paul 8.31
Rebounds	Deandre Ayton 8.92
FG%	JaVale McGee 70
Steals	Chris Paul 1.46
Blocks	Mikal Bridges 1

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.67
Assists	Khris Middleton 7
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 14.17
FG%	Thanasis Antetokounmpo 66.7
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.75
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.5

• Regular Season
• Playoffs

Bucks Team Leaders

PHO

Points	Devin Booker 26.79
Assists	Chris Paul 10.8
Rebounds	Deandre Ayton 10.22
FG%	Deandre Ayton 63.4
Steals	Chris Paul 1.86
Blocks	JaVale McGee 1.09

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 29.88
Assists	Jrue Holiday 6.82
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 11.61
FG%	Giannis Antetokounmpo 55.3
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.61
Blocks	Giannis Antetokounmpo 1.36

PHO

Points	Devin Booker 23.3
Assists	Chris Paul 8.31
Rebounds	Deandre Ayton 8.92
FG%	JaVale McGee 70
Steals	Chris Paul 1.46
Blocks	Mikal Bridges 1

MIL

Points	Giannis Antetokounmpo 31.67
Assists	Khris Middleton 7
Rebounds	Giannis Antetokounmpo 14.17
FG%	Thanasis Antetokounmpo 66.7
Steals	Jrue Holiday 1.75
Blocks	Brook Lopez 1.5

Injuries

Phoenix

Jae Crowder (SF)

Prob Thurs Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 22

Jae Crowder (SF)

day-to-day Leg - 08 / 05 / 22

Torrey Craig (SF)

Prob Tues Elbow - 06 / 05 / 22

Landry Shamet (PG)

Prob Sun Foot - 15 / 04 / 22

Deandre Ayton (C)

Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22

Jae Crowder (SF)

Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22

Cameron Payne (PG)

Prob Sun Knee - 09 / 04 / 22

Deandre Ayton (C)

Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22

Jae Crowder (SF)

Ques Fri Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22

Deandre Ayton (C)

Out Sun Rest - 02 / 04 / 22

Milwaukee

George Hill (PG)

Prob Wed Abdominal - 10 / 05 / 22

Serge Ibaka (PF)

Prob Wed Illness - 09 / 05 / 22

Luca Vildoza (PG)

Prob Wed Illness - 24 / 04 / 22

Bobby Portis (PF)

Prob Fri Eye - 21 / 04 / 22

Bobby Portis (PF)

Prob Wed Calf - 19 / 04 / 22

Jordan Nwora (PF)

Prob Wed Back - 17 / 04 / 22

Jrue Holiday (PG)

day-to-day Rest - 10 / 04 / 22

Serge Ibaka (PF)

Prob Sun Illness - 10 / 04 / 22

Brook Lopez (C)

Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 22

Bobby Portis (PF)

Ques Sun Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 22

Injuries

Phoenix

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Jae Crowder (SF)	Prob Thurs	Shoulder - 11 / 05 / 22	1-2	0-3	+ -
Crowder is battling a left shoulder injury, but it is expected that he will face the Mavericks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Jae Crowder (SF)	day-to-day	Leg - 08 / 05 / 22	1-3	0-4	+ -
Crowder exited Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Mavericks due to a leg injury, and it is unknown if he will return.
Torrey Craig (SF)	Prob Tues	Elbow - 06 / 05 / 22	2-3	1-4	+ -
Craig is nursing a right elbow contusion, but it is projected that he will play the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Landry Shamet (PG)	Prob Sun	Foot - 15 / 04 / 22	7-6	6-7	+ -
Shamet is bothered by a left foot sprain, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the Pelicans.
Deandre Ayton (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 10 / 04 / 22	8-6	6-8	+ -
Ayton will not be active for Sunday's clash versus the Kings as he will be handed a day of rest.
Jae Crowder (SF)	Out Sun	Rest - 10 / 04 / 22	8-6	6-8	+ -
Crowder will not be available against the Kings on Sunday as he will have a day of rest.
Cameron Payne (PG)	Prob Sun	Knee - 09 / 04 / 22	9-6	6-9	+ -
Payne is dealing with right knee soreness, and it is projected that he will suit up for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round versus the winner of the Play-In.
Deandre Ayton (C)	Ques Fri	Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22	9-8	6-11	+ -
Ayton missed the previous outing with a sore right ankle, and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Jazz on Friday.
Jae Crowder (SF)	Ques Fri	Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22	9-8	6-11	+ -
Crowder sat out the previous game with a sore right ankle, and it is uncertain if he will be available Friday against the Jazz.
Deandre Ayton (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 02 / 04 / 22	9-9	7-11	+ -
Ayton will not dress for Sunday's matchup versus the Thunder as he will receive a day of rest.

Milwaukee

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
George Hill (PG)	Prob Wed	Abdominal - 10 / 05 / 22	1-2	2-1	+ -
Hill is hampered by an abdominal injury, but it is projected that he will face the Celtics on Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Serge Ibaka (PF)	Prob Wed	Illness - 09 / 05 / 22	1-2	2-2	+ -
Ibaka is ailing from an illness, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Celtics.
Luca Vildoza (PG)	Prob Wed	Illness - 24 / 04 / 22	5-3	2-7	+ -
Vildoza is ailing from a non-COVID-19 illness, but it is likely that he will be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bulls.
Bobby Portis (PF)	Prob Fri	Eye - 21 / 04 / 22	5-5	2-9	+ -
Portis is dealing with a right eye abrasion, but it is projected that he will hit the court against the Bulls in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Bobby Portis (PF)	Prob Wed	Calf - 19 / 04 / 22	5-5	2-9	+ -
Portis is expected to dress for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Bulls despite a right calf contusion.
Jordan Nwora (PF)	Prob Wed	Back - 17 / 04 / 22	5-6	3-9	+ -
Nwora is dealing with back soreness, but it is likely that he will take on the Bulls in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Jrue Holiday (PG)	day-to-day	Rest - 10 / 04 / 22	6-6	4-9	+ -
Holiday exited Sunday's game due to rest purposes, and he will not return.
Serge Ibaka (PF)	Prob Sun	Illness - 10 / 04 / 22	6-6	4-9	+ -
Ibaka is managing a non-COVID illness, but it is projected that he will be active against the Bulls for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Brook Lopez (C)	Out Sun	Rest - 09 / 04 / 22	6-6	4-9	+ -
Lopez will not be in the starting lineup against the Cavaliers on Sunday as he will receive a day of rest.
Bobby Portis (PF)	Ques Sun	Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 22	6-6	4-9	+ -
Portis is battling left shoulder soreness, leaving his status for Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference versus the Bulls clouded.