The Phoenix Suns, riding high on a streak of four wins in their last five games, welcome the Milwaukee Bucks to PHX Arena in what promises to be an electrifying matchup between two offensive powerhouses.
With Kevin Durant leading the Suns' charge at 26.6 points per game and Giannis Antetokounmpo dominating for the Bucks with 30.2 points and 12 rebounds per night, this clash features some of the NBA's most dynamic scorers going head-to-head.
The red-hot Suns, who've been knocking down threes at an impressive clip with 19 makes in their last outing, look to maintain their momentum against a Bucks squad that's held opponents to a stingy 45.3% shooting this season.
Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks matchup, our predictive model gives the Bucks a 59% chance of defeating the Suns.
Milwaukee Bucks: 59% win probability
- Superior defensive efficiency (7849 points against vs Suns' 8220)
- Better win percentage (40-30 record vs Suns' 34-37)
- Higher conference standing (5th in East vs Suns' 11th in West)
Phoenix Suns: 41% win probability
- Poor defensive record (8220 points against, bottom half of league)
- Inconsistent performance (34-37 record despite recent wins)
- Negative point differential (-77 on the season)
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Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks odds
Here are the latest odds for this NBA matchup as the Phoenix Suns host the Milwaukee Bucks at home on Monday, March 24.
Phoenix Suns | Milwaukee Bucks | |
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Moneyline | -142 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | +130 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
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Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks preview
The red-hot Phoenix Suns welcome the Milwaukee Bucks to the Footprint Center in what's shaping up to be a fascinating clash of contrasting styles.
Phoenix has found their groove lately, winning four of their last five games, with Devin Booker coming off a monster 41-point performance against Chicago and Kevin Durant consistently delivering around 27 points per night.
The Bucks, despite their recent up-and-down form, remain a defensive powerhouse - they're holding opponents to just 45.4% shooting from the field, good for third-best in the league.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's been carrying the load for Milwaukee, fresh off a dominant 32-point, 17-rebound showing against Sacramento, though Dame Lillard's questionable status with a groin issue could throw a wrench in their gameplan.
The matchup presents an intriguing battle between Phoenix's eighth-ranked offense and Milwaukee's stout defense, which has been particularly tough at protecting the rim this season.
Keep an eye on the three-point line - the Suns just dropped 19 threes on Cleveland, while the Bucks have been solid at limiting opponents' perimeter looks.
History favors Milwaukee in this matchup, with the Bucks winning eight of their last ten meetings against the Suns.
With Phoenix ranking dead last in rim shot attempts and Milwaukee excelling at limiting free throws, this could turn into a fascinating chess match between two teams with very different approaches to scoring.
Key stats
- 1Phoenix Suns (11th West) and Milwaukee Bucks (5th East) both hold identical 40-win records through 71 games played
- 2Bucks maintain a stronger defensive record with 7849 points against compared to Suns' 8220, a difference of 371 points
- 3Suns show better recent momentum with WWWLW form versus Bucks' WWLLW in last five games
- 4Milwaukee's goal difference (+167) significantly outperforms Phoenix's (-77), suggesting stronger overall season performance
Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks form


Phoenix Suns vs. Milwaukee Bucks head to head
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115 : 90
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114 : 106
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