NBA Cup Final Predictions, Odds

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks will battle it out tonight for the second annual NBA Cup. The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will host the 83rd NBA regular season game. Even though the game doesn’t have much significance in terms of league standings, it comes with a hefty cash reward for the winner: $500,000 for each player on the winning team.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City and Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee are headlining the competition. Both players are MVP candidates who could use the boost from this featured game to increase their chances of winning the MVP award. Of course, only a win helps, and the Thunder were the best team in the NBA this year.

However, the Bucks have probably the best player in Antetokounmpo. If Milwaukee can get the Greek Freak near the rim, the Thunder will have a hard time stopping their offense. After both semi-final games offered incredible action, the anticipation for the final is great. Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s NBA Cup Finals.

2024 NBA Cup Final Predictions:

USA today:

Jeff Zillgitt: Thunder 112, Dollars 100
Lorenzo Reyes: Thunder 108, Bucks 101

Nikola Velickovic, Vegas odds: UNDER 213.5

Velickovic writes: “The Bucks will need Damian Lillard at his best to beat the Thunder. Checkers must drop at least 25 balls for his team to have any chance. Meanwhile, OKC’s strength is a tough defense and a very versatile offense, with SGA leading the way.” Currently, the best pick here is under 213.5 points, which is the current point total. It’s a game and the intensity will be very high.

Stephen Noh, SportingNews: Thunder gets big win

Noh writes: “The Bucks are good, but the Thunder are better. This should be a comfortable win for Oklahoma City, which looks like the heavy favorite to advance to the other championship game in June.”

Bucks vs. Thunder: NBA Cup Final odds

According to BetMGM, the Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks.

Odds as of Monday, December 16th

Spread: Thunder (-4.5)
Money line: Thunder (-200); Dollars (+165)
Over/Under: 215.5

How to watch Bucks vs. Thunder in the NBA Cup Finals

Date: Tuesday, December 17th
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT
Where: T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
TV: TNT
Electricity: loop

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