I anticipated Giannis Antetokounmpo to play. He was listed as probable. However, word has come that he won't play because his knee still is too sore. So I have to lower my recommendation.

The Bucks have the best record in the NBA at 9-1 SU (8-2 ATS), but are coming off their first loss, 117-98, to the Hawks on the road this past Monday.

The Bucks should be highly motivated despite playing a lottery-caliber opponent and without Giannis. Milwaukee has covered 10 of its last 14 road games going back to last season.

The Thunder have lost and failed to cover in their last three games, losing every game by at least nine points. One of these defeats during this span occurred to the Bucks, 108-94, at Milwaukee this past Saturday.

The Bucks led by 24 points in the second half. Milwaukee shouldn't let up this time around. The Bucks won that game without Antetokounmpo.

Oklahoma City is heavily reliant on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for its scoring. He is averaging 30.8 points. No other Oklahoma City player even averages more than 12 points. The Bucks held Gilgeous-Alexander to a season-low 18 points. The Bucks have the NBA' top defensive rating at 101.9.