PHOENIX, Arizona — The Phoenix Suns go face off with the Milwaukee Bucks tonight, March 24, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET for a crucial NBA matchup. Both teams come into this game with two consecutive victories, but the Bucks are hampered by injuries, missing key players Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis Jr.
The Suns, currently sporting a 34-37 record, will look to continue their strong play, having recently defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-112. The Bucks have a better record, sitting at 40-30, but they come into this game needing to adjust after significant roster changes.
According to latest betting odds from SportsLine, the Suns are favored by three points, having increased from an opening one-point favorite. The total points over/under stands at 223.5. With the Suns’ shooting prowess, including Kevin Durant averaging 26.6 points and Devin Booker contributing 25.8 points, they have the firepower to exploit the Bucks’ diminished lineup.
“We dey try to climb ladder for the playoffs, and dis game fit help us show we dey serious,” Suns guard Devin Booker said. “We go use our skills to make sure say we no lose this one.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo is the Bucks’ star player, leading the team with 30.2 points per game and will carry the bulk of the scoring pressure tonight. He achieved a double-double in his last game, securing 32 points and 17 rebounds in a victory over the Sacramento Kings. However, the absence of Lillard, who is averaging nearly 25 points per game, puts additional pressure on him.
“No Lillard means we go need more points from Giannis and other players,” said Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer. “We need everybody to step up if we wan compete.”
With the Bucks sitting just fifth in the Eastern Conference and struggling recently away from home, they are 14-19-1 against the spread on the road this season. Meanwhile, the Suns have found some form at home, boasting an impressive 22-13 record and covering in eight of their last ten games.
Tipoff from PHX Arena is expected to be electric as fans rally behind the Suns in hopes of boosting their playoff chances. The match pits two of the league’s top scorers against each other, creating an intriguing duel not just on the court but in the betting lines as well.
For bettors looking for insights, the SportsLine Projection Model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times, leaning towards an overtotal of 225 combined points. However, there’s also a strong lean toward one side of the spread hitting nearly 70% of the time.
“Suns dey play strong basketball now, and I believe say we dey able to cover the spread,” said a betting analyst ahead of the game. “Dem win three straight games and buck dem no fit match our energy tonight.”
Fans can catch the game live on NBA TV and enjoy a thrilling evening of basketball as the Suns aim to take full advantage of the Bucks’ injury woes.
