Thunder at Bucks 2/28/20 - NBA Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 02/28/2020 at 12:49 PM ET

In the first game of a Friday night NBA on ESPN doubleheader, the Oklahoma City Thunder will visit the Milwaukee Bucks. This will be the second of a back-to-back for Oklahoma City, who made the plays down the stretch of a 112-108 hom victory versus Sacramento last night. The Thunder (37-22) were outrebounded by eight and shot 49 percent from the field.

Oklahoma City F Danilo Gallinari tallied a game-high 24 points on 8-for-17 shooting and grabbed six rebounds. Chris Paul chipped in 17 points and seven assists for the Thunder.

The Milwaukee Bucks are riding a four-game winning streak and lead the Lakers by five games for the best record in the league. On Tuesday, Milwaukee outscored Toronto by 15 points during the third quarter of an impressive 108-97 road triumph. The Bucks (50-8) limited the Raptors to 35 percent shooting and won the battle on the boards by seven.

All-Star G/F Khris Middleton matched a game-high with 22 points on 7-for-14 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds. Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 19 points and 19 rebounds for the Bucks.

Milwaukee G/F Kyle Korver is dealing with back soreness and will not suit up for this contest. The Bucks lead the league in defensive efficiency and are well rested. Take Milwaukee to win and cover at home on Friday. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Bucks win and cover ATS 122-107.

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