Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Mar. 6

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 06, 2022, 8:30 AM
  • The Bucks (36-24) are -9.5 favorites vs. the Suns (49-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 3:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on ABC

The Phoenix Suns visit Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in Milwaukee.

The Bucks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

So far this NBA season, the Suns are 34-29 against the spread, while the Bucks are 28-36 against the spread.

The Suns vs Bucks Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.


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Suns vs. Bucks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phoenix Suns+9.5 -110O 229.5 -110350
Milwaukee Bucks -9.5 -110U 229.5 -110-450

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone:

  • 34-29 against the Spread (+2.1 Units / 3.03% ROI)
  • 51-12 against the Moneyline (+24.75 Units / 9.91% ROI)
  • 32-31 against the Over for game total points (-2.15 Units / -3.1% ROI)
  • 31-32 against the Under for game total points (-4.2 Units / -6.07% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the Moneyline in 50 of their last 59 games (+30.60 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 2H Moneyline in 44 of their last 59 games (+20.80 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 34 of their last 50 games (+17.52 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 2Q Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 away games (+9.19 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 1Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 63 games (+8.39 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 63 games (-14.16 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 2Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 25 away games (-11.76 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 3Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 30 games (-7.78 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 2Q Spread in 16 of their last 38 games (-6.96 Units / -17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bucks have gone:

  • 28-36 against the Spread (-11.6 Units / -16.48% ROI)
  • 39-25 against the Moneyline (-23.5 Units / -10.08% ROI)
  • 32-32 against the Over for game total points (-3.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 32-32 against the Under for game total points (-3.2 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 4Q Game Total Under in 39 of their last 61 games (+15.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 1H Moneyline in 44 of their last 62 games (+13.98 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 2Q Spread in 38 of their last 62 games (+11.44 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 1Q Spread in 30 of their last 49 games (+11.08 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games at home (+8.83 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the Moneyline in 14 of their last 26 games (-30.60 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 3Q Spread in 22 of their last 63 games (-23.53 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 4Q Game Total Over in 21 of their last 61 games (-22.13 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 3Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 54 games (-16.15 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the Spread in 25 of their last 60 games (-13.50 Units / -20% ROI)

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Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks

The Suns are 33-9 (.786) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .508

The Suns are 20-3 (.870) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .514

The Suns are 35-2 (.946) when scoring 110 or more points this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .726

The Suns were 29-8 (.784) when they win the turnover margin last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

Milwaukee Bucks: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Bucks are 38-4 (.905) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .776

The Bucks are 36-17 (.679) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .558

The Bucks are 23-10 (.697) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Bucks are 67-14 (.827) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .701

Injury Report: Bucks vs. Suns - Sunday's Game, Mar. 06

  • Wesley Matthews (Bucks): The Bucks have listed Matthews as OUT for Sunday's game (Mar. 6) against the Suns.
  • Pat Connaughton (Bucks): Connaughton will undergo surgery and is expected to return before the end of the regular season, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • George Hill (Bucks): Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said Hill will miss at least another week.
  • Brook Lopez (Bucks): The Bucks announced that Lopez is starting to practice, but is a ways away from returning to action.
  • Dario Saric (Suns): The Suns announced that Sario has a torn ACL in his right knee.
  • Cameron Johnson (Suns): The Suns have listed Johnson as OUT for Sunday's game (Mar. 6) against the Bucks.
  • Frank Kaminsky (Suns): Kaminsky had surgery on his right knee and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks, according to Kellan Olson arizonasports.com.
  • Devin Booker (Suns): The Suns placed Booker in the league's health and safety protocols.
  • Chris Paul (Suns): The Suns announced that Paul has a thumb fracture and will be re-evaluated in 6-8 weeks.

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns averaged 0.57 points per possession (8,300 points/15,190 possessions) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.54

The Suns had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,939 assists/ 864 TOs) last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Suns have averaged 0.54 points per possession (4,839 points/9,461 possessions) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 0.52

The Suns are shooting 48% (4,946/10,198) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

Milwaukee Bucks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks averaged 120.1 points per game (8,649 points/72 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Bucks have made 14.1 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Bucks averaged 59.2 points per game (4,264 points/72 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.8

The Bucks shot 48% (1,551/3,213) in the second half last season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 36.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,546 rebounds/43 games) this season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Suns have 371 steals this season — 6th most among NBA teams

The Suns have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (180 blocks/43 games) this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Suns have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (249 blocks/58 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

Milwaukee Bucks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks averaged 37.8 defensive rebounds per game (2,724 rebounds/72 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.4

The Bucks have averaged 37.1 defensive rebounds per game (4,893 rebounds/132 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Bucks have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (2,169 rebounds/60 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.2

The Bucks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (244 blocks/60 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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