The Milwaukee Bucks had the higher hand within the all-time sequence towards the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder for some time, however the reigning NBA champions have turned the tide of late. Contemplating how the Thunder have been taking part in, there is a sturdy probability the present development will proceed.
The Thunder (36-8) look to increase their successful streak within the sequence once they go to the Fiserv Discussion board to tackle the Bucks (18-24) at 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Oklahoma Metropolis, which has gained 10 of its final 13 general video games and 4 of six on the street, has posted three consecutive victories towards Milwaukee after dropping six straight and eight of 9 conferences between the groups.
Milwaukee is simply 9-10 at house this season and has misplaced 4 of the final six contests by itself courtroom. The Bucks dropped 4 of 5 general earlier than edging the Hawks 112-110 in Atlanta on Monday. In the meantime, the Thunder improved to 2-1 on its four-game street journey by routing the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-104 for his or her sixth win in seven general video games.
There are six different video games on Wednesday’s NBA schedule, together with a matchup between the Cavaliers (24-20) and host Charlotte Hornets (16-27) at 7 p.m. ET on the Spectrum Heart. The golf equipment break up their two earlier conferences this season, each of which had been performed in Cleveland.
Six video games are on the NHL slate, one in all which is an Unique Six conflict that has the Toronto Maple Leafs (24-17-8) going through off towards the visiting Detroit Crimson Wings (30-16-4) at 7 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Area. Detroit is trying to full a sweep of the four-game season sequence and put up its seventh win in eight general contests.
A busy faculty basketball schedule features a Large Ten Convention showdown between Washington (10-8) and No. 7 Nebraska (18-0) at 9 p.m. ET at Pinnacle Financial institution Area in Lincoln, Neb. The Cornhuskers are one in all three remaining undefeated groups within the nation, whereas the Huskies have misplaced 4 of their final 5 contests and are simply 2-5 in convention play.
The Thunder are 9.5-point favorites towards the Bucks within the newest consensus NBA odds, whereas the Cavaliers are 3.5-point favorites versus the Hornets. The Maple Leafs are -118 on the cash line towards the Crimson Wings and Nebraska is an 11.5-point favourite versus Washington.
Under is a snapshot of what to look at and wager for Wednesday, Jan. 21. All occasions Japanese
NBA finest bets, the place to look at
Cavaliers at Hornets
Time: 7 p.m. | Location: Charlotte, N.C. | TV: ESPN | Stream: Fubo (Attempt at no cost)
SportsLine picks — Mannequin: Over 235.5 (-110) | Skilled: Miles Bridges Over 8.5 rebounds + assists (-143, Mike Barner)
Each groups have been concerned in high-scoring video games of late, as 5 of Cleveland’s final seven contests and three of Charlotte’s previous 5 have gone Over the projected complete for Wednesday’s matchup. These groups mixed for 271 factors of their most up-to-date assembly on Dec. 22. The SportsLine Projection Mannequin is aware of the Cavaliers are fourth within the NBA in scoring with a median of 119.6 factors, and its simulations have the Over hitting 62.5% of the time. SportsLine NBA professional Mike Barner (7-2, +485 on his final 9 NBA participant prop picks) expects Hornets ahead Miles Bridges to have a productive sport as he had 10 or extra mixed rebounds and assists in every of his earlier two conferences with the Cavaliers this season.
Thunder at Bucks
Time: 9:30 p.m. | Location: Milwaukee | TV: ESPN | Stream: Fubo (Attempt at no cost)
SportsLine picks — Mannequin: Over 226.5 (-115) | Skilled: Giannis Antetokounmpo Below 28.5 factors (-118, Alex Selesnick)
Certain, the Bucks are simply twenty fifth within the NBA in scoring with a median of 112.4 factors and the Thunder enable the fewest quantity at 108 per sport. However Oklahoma Metropolis is also the highest-scoring group within the league as it’s averaging 121.4 factors, and 5 of its final seven video games have had 233 or extra mixed factors scored. The SportsLine Projection Mannequin has taken these info into consideration, and the Over hits in virtually 66% of its simulations. SportsLine props professional Alex Selesnick would not suppose Milwaukee famous person Giannis Antetokounmpo could have a giant sport offensively towards Oklahoma Metropolis’s sturdy protection, particularly since he is scored 25 factors or fewer in 4 of his final 5 outings.
NHL finest bets, the place to look at
Crimson Wings at Maple Leafs
Time: 7 p.m. | Location: Toronto | TV: TNT | Stream: Fubo (Attempt at no cost)
SportsLine decide — Mannequin: Maple Leafs -118
The Maple Leafs have misplaced three of their final 4 video games (1-2-1) and the Crimson Wings have gained six of their final seven. Detroit additionally defeated Toronto in every of their earlier three conferences this season. Nonetheless, six of the Crimson Wings’ final eight defeats have come on the street, and the Maple Leafs have gained seven of their final eight house contests. The SportsLine Projection Mannequin believes the Leafs’ success at Scotiabank Area will proceed as its simulations have them successful 61% of the time.
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Washington at Nebraska
Time: 9 p.m. | Location: Lincoln, Neb. | TV: Large Ten Community | Stream: Fubo (Attempt at no cost)
SportsLine decide — Mannequin: Nebraska -11.5 (-111)
The Cornhuskers have recorded loads of comfy victories this season as 10 of their 18 wins had been by 12 or extra factors, together with three of their seven convention triumphs. Solely one of many Huskies’ eight losses has been by greater than 11 factors, however that was their most up-to-date contest – an 80-63 setback towards then-No. 12 Michigan State on Saturday. Nebraska trounced Oregon 90-55 and Northwestern 77-58 in its final two outings and the SportsLine Projection Mannequin sees one other massive win because the Cornhuskers cowl the unfold in 57% of its simulations.
