The Thunder will play the Bucks on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Milwaukee Bucks will tip-off on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Oklahoma City Thunder come to this game with a 99.00 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, is currently 86.00. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Oklahoma City Thunder - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 16-5 away team record. They now rank 2nd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks come to the floor sporting a 9-10 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 9th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank 2nd (121.4) for average points scored per game. The Milwaukee Bucks stand 25th, averaging 112.4 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 108.0 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ranking them 30th in the league. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 17th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 115.6 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder currently have a 7-2 Western Northwest Division division record. Their opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, come to the game with a 5-4 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Oklahoma City Thunder have a 36-8 overall record, while the Milwaukee Bucks have a 18-24 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Oklahoma City Thunder be takin' on the Milwaukee Bucks...an' the excitement be brewin' inside the Bucks' venue like a storm! The Thunder be standin' tall with a 36-8 overall record...while the Bucks be strugglin' with an 18-24 record this season. Ye Thunder be dominatin' their Western Northwest Division with a 7-2 record...while the Bucks be holdin' on with a 5-4 record in their Eastern Central Division.
The Thunder be scorin' an average of 121.4 points per game...while the Bucks be trailin' behind with an average of 112.4 points. Be sure to review each team's performance stats...so ye can make informed bets on this epic showdown! Our preferred sportsbooks offer some of the best point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this game...so place yer bets wisely, me hearties.
We have a great sampling of this game's prop bets below...so get ready for a night filled with high-flyin' dunks and swashbucklin' action on the court. Don't miss out on the clash between these two fierce competitors...as they battle it out for victory on Wednesday night! May the best team emerge triumphant in this thrilling NBA showdown!
Best Thunder at Bucks Odds
| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Oklahoma City Thunder are -9.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Milwaukee Bucks are +9.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 226.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 226.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the -425 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Milwaukee Bucks are the +325 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Thunder
Bucks
1/21/26 9:40pm EST | -9.5 -110+9.5 -110 |
Underdog Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +9.5 Milwaukee Bucks underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Oklahoma City Thunder - Oklahoma City Thunder bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -9.5 Oklahoma City Thunder favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Milwaukee Bucks Prop Bets
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Thunder
Bucks
Game to Overtime
1/21/26 9:40pm EST | Yes +1350No -5000Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 108.5 o -110108.5 u -115Bet |
Thunder
Team Total Points
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 118.5 o -115118.5 u -110Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points Scored
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 11.5 o -12511.5 u -110Bet |
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AJ Green
Points Scored
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 11.5 o -11011.5 u -120Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points Scored
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 13.5 o +11013.5 u -150Bet |
Chet Holmgren
Points Scored
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points Scored
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 27.5 o -12527.5 u -110Bet |
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Isaiah Joe
Points Scored
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1059.5 u -125Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 11.5 o -13511.5 u +100Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points Scored
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 8.5 o +1008.5 u -135Bet |
Myles Turner
Points Scored
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 11.5 o -10511.5 u -130Bet |
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Ryan Rollins
Points Scored
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 13.5 o -12513.5 u -105Bet |
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points Scored
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 31.5 o -11531.5 u -118Bet |
Aaron Wiggins
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 19.5 o +10019.5 u -130Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 22.5 o -10522.5 u -125Bet |
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Chet Holmgren
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 29.5 o -11029.5 u -125Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 44.5 u -11844.5 o -110Bet |
Isaiah Joe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 14.5 o -10514.5 u -125Bet |
Luguentz Dort
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 13.5 o -11013.5 u -120Bet |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Points, Rebounds & Assists
OKC at MIL 1/21/26 9:40pm EST | 43.5 u -12043.5 o -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Oklahoma City Thunder | 42 | 14 | 0.750 | 0.0 | 22-6 | 20-7 | 8-3 | 32-9 | 119.7 | 108.0 | +11.7 | L1 | 5-5 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 23 | 30 | 0.434 | +17.5 | 12-12 | 11-18 | 7-4 | 17-18 | 111.8 | 115.2 | -3.4 | W2 | 5-5 |
Oklahoma City Thunder & Milwaukee Bucks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Oklahoma City Thunder Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Thunder | +150 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bucks | +50000 Bet |
Oklahoma City Thunder & Milwaukee Bucks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 at 9:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.