Bucks vs. Thunder Prediction: Oklahoma City Predicted to Win NBA Cup Final [12/17/2024]

NBA Cup action concludes on Tuesday at 8:30PM ET as the Milwaukee Bucks face off with the favored Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024 NBA Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena in Vegas .

The Thunder, who have the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Luguentz Dort, will face off against the Bucks, featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Thunder as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Milwaukee-Oklahoma City game," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Thunder with a win probability of 69%, compared to 31% for the Bucks."

For expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Bucks vs. Thunder predictions page.

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Bucks vs. Thunder Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Tuesday's action between the Thunder and Bucks at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
• Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
• Time: 8:30PM ET/5:30PM PT
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Thunder and Bucks gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Tuesday's Bucks vs. Thunder matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Milwaukee vs. Oklahoma City picks, be sure to check out the latest NBA predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Bucks vs. Thunder Prediction: Who Will Win the 2024 NBA Cup Final?

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Bucks and Thunder 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Thunder a 69% chance of beating the Bucks. Our predicted final score has the Thunder winning 110-104.

According to our model, the Thunder (-5.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 215-point over/under has a 51% chance of going over.

NBA Cup Final Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Bucks	Thunder
Spread	+5.5 (-110)	-5.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+185	-210
Total	o215 (-110)	u215 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Bucks vs. Thunder Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Bucks vs. Thunder matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

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Bucks vs. Thunder Player Props

Betting on Milwaukee vs. Oklahoma City NBA player props? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at T-Mobile Arena.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to lead the Bucks in scoring, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to be the top scorer for the Thunder.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Thunder, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Bucks on Tuesday.

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