Tonight is the NBA Cup final. It’s Tuesday, December 17th, and the Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder are in Las Vegas to play for the NBA’s regular-season tournament championship.

With five wins in a row, Oklahoma City (20-5) has the best record in the Western Conference. The Bucks (14-11) have overcome a 2-8 start with wins in 12 of their last 15 games.

Milwaukee is in the finals after defeating the Magic (quarters) and the Hawks (semifinals). Oklahoma City made it to the championship game with wins over the Mavs (quarters) and Rockets (semifinals).

The Los Angeles Lakers won the in-season tournament last season and defeated the Indiana Pacers in the title game.

Let’s break down this year’s championship game and find some sweats.

We have all the information and analysis you need to know before the game, including the latest on catching tipoffs, odds, current team performance, player stats and of course our predictions, tips and best bets for the game from our modeling tools and team of experts.

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Game details and how to watch Bucks vs. Thunder live today

• Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
• Time: 8:30 p.m. EST
• Location: T-Mobile Arena
• City: Las Vegas, NV

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Bucks vs. Thunder odds

The latest odds from Tuesday:

• Odds: Milwaukee Bucks (+170), Oklahoma City Thunder (-205)
• Spread: Thunder -5
• Over/Under: 216 points

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Expert tips and predictions for Tuesday’s Bucks vs. Thunder game

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes OKC and SGA tonight: Thunder wins NBA Cup (+125) and SGA for Cup MVP (+140)

“OKC has a defensive advantage over Milwaukee and that’s what matters in this final. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a 30-point machine and there is no defender on the Bucks who can slow him down in the fourth quarter.”

Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) had a slightly better number on the Thunder to cover the spread and win the Cup: Oklahoma City -4.5

“Fair to me is -6.5 and the matchup advantages for OKC are numerous, from elite defense to exceptional offense at the point of attack. The bench for OKC will likely put pressure on the Bucks as well, so betting opportunities with Giannis coming out are worth pursuing in the game.”

Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) wants Giannis to have a monster game: Giannis 30+ points/12+ rebounds (+140)

“Maximum effort. This will be a constant theme for every team as they prepare to win the NBA Cup. There aren’t many players more motivated than Giannis Antetokounmpo. I expect him to do everything in his power to get the team on his side and try to come out with the win.”

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Key stats, trends and insights to know ahead of Bucks vs. Thunder on Tuesday

· Milwaukee is 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games
· Milwaukee is 6-4 OVER in their last 10 games
· Oklahoma City is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games
· Oklahoma City is 4-6 in their last 10 OVER games

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