Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Milwaukee Bucks PLAYER PROPS — APRIL 12, 2024 — Greetings, basketball fans. Welcome back to our NBA coverage here at Total Apex Sports.
The Bucks are slumping at the worst possible time, having dropped four of their last six decisions. Not only that but Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the final three games of the regular season. Meanwhile, the Thunder are 7-3 across their last 10 decisions and are riding the wave of a three-game winning streak entering this matchup.
The Bucks are trying to hold on to the No. 2 spot in the east while the Thunder could potentially finish with the top spot out west.
Which player props should you keep a watchful eye on in this crucial matchup?
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Milwaukee Bucks Preview
With Giannis out for the remainder of the season and Damian Lillard being listed as questionable, Khris Middleton becomes the focal point for the Bucks. He currently has -115 odds of scoring more than 22.5 points and -115 odds of scoring less than 22.5 points (via PointsBet)
Here is a look at how his numbers compare to the points total for this matchup.
- In 16 career games against the Thunder, Middleton is averaging 16.8 PPG.
- During the 2023-24 season, he is averaging 15 points per contest across 53 games.
- In 28 road contests, Khris is averaging 15.4 PPG.
- The Bucks’ forward has played against Western Conference teams 14 times this season. In those contests, they are averaging 15.1 points per outing.
- In four matchups against Northwest Division opponents, he is averaging 17.3 points per game.
- Over his last five outings, Middleton has averaged 16.6 points and six rebounds per contest, exceeding the points total for this matchup one time during that stretch.
Prediction: Khris Middleton UNDER 22.5 points
Meanwhile, the key player to watch for the home team is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He currently has -115 odds of scoring 27.5 points and -115 odds of finishing with less than 27.5 points (via DraftKings).
Do SGA’s numbers favorably compare to the projected points total for this contest? Let’s take a closer look at the tale of the tape.
- In 10 career games against the Bucks, Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 16.8 PPG.
- During the 2023-24 season, he is averaging 30.4 points per contest across 73 appearances.
- In 36 road contests, SGA is averaging 31.4 PPG.
- The Thunder’s talented guard has played against Eastern Conference teams 14 times this season. In those contests, they are averaging 30.8 points per outing.
- In eight matchups against Central Division opponents, he is averaging 31.6 points per game.
- Over his last five outings, Shai has averaged 25.6 points and 5.9 rebounds per contest, exceeding the points total for this matchup four times during that stretch.
Prediction: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OVER 27.5 points
James Tillman’s Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Player Prop Picks
- Player Prop Bet #1: Khris Middleton UNDER 22.5 points
- Player Prop Bet #2: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander OVER 27.5 points
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