Bucks vs Thunder Prediction and NBA Tips - 22 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 22, 2026, 2:45AM | Published: Jan 21, 2026, 4:00PM
The Milwaukee Bucks will face the favoured Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action at Fiserv Forum on Thursday, starting at 1:30pm AEDT.
With the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ryan Rollins and Bobby Portis, the Bucks are up against a Thunder team that includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Bucks vs Thunder game, plus the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Milwaukee vs Oklahoma City NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Thunder an 81% chance of defeating the Bucks at Fiserv Forum.
Bucks vs Thunder: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Fiserv Forum are listed below:
- Head to Head: Bucks $5.00, Thunder $1.18
- Line: Bucks +12 ($1.91), Thunder -12 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 224.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Bucks at $5.00 and the Thunder at $1.18.
The Bucks are listed as 12-point underdogs against the Thunder, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Thunder (-12) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 224.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Bucks (+12) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 224.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Bucks vs Thunder: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Milwaukee at $5.00 with Bet365
- Line: Bucks +12 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 224.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Bucks vs Thunder betting tips are based on detailed modelling and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bucks to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Bucks vs Thunder: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bucks vs Thunder at Fiserv Forum this Thursday is the Thunder winning 116-106.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Milwaukee vs Oklahoma City game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Bucks vs Thunder prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Milwaukee vs Oklahoma City match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Bucks vs Thunder: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Bucks and Thunder at Fiserv Forum is scheduled to commence at 1:30pm AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Thursday 22 January 2026
- Time: 1:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Fiserv Forum
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Milwaukee vs Oklahoma City predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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