In desperate need of good news in a lost season, the Milwaukee Bucks have just signed free agent Cam Thomas (former Nets guard). Specifically, the deal for the rest of the season.
This move came after he was waived, and it's seen as an attempt to add scoring punch and offensive firepower to help the team push for a playoff spot. Thomas has already spoken positively about the opportunity and being embraced by the team.
Additionally, the Bucks made a deadline-period deal, sending Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Nick Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis.
Concurrently, the Bucks are clearly in a transitional phase. They are trying to stabilize with new additions like Cam Thomas and recent trade pieces while awaiting Giannis' return. The next few games will be important for building momentum.
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder are in elite form and appear poised for a deep playoff run, despite injury challenges.
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Milwaukee Bucks at Oklahoma City Thunder Betting at Bookmaker
Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK, will host the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Milwaukee Bucks matchup on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Tipoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET, with television coverage on Amazon Prime Video.
There is an injury list that is impactful for this game.
For Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is out with no firm return timetable yet. The team remains optimistic, and he's making progress. But he's still sidelined. Trade rumors have quieted after the deadline passed without a move. Additionally, Taurean Prince (neck) is out (long-term, with a disabled player exception applied). Kyle Kuzma is listed as day-to-day (calf) in recent reports. And then Cam Thomas is day-to-day status as he integrates (just signed).
By contrast, for Oklahoma City, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain) is ruled out through the All-Star break (re-evaluation after). The reigning MVP will miss tonight's game and the All-Star Game (replaced by Alperen Sengun on Team World).
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are 21-30 straight up, 22-29 against the spread, and 21-30 over/under the total. Late on Milwaukee has covered three out of their last nine games. At the same time, the Bucks have gone under the total in four of their previous six matchups.
Milwaukee is 12th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Milwaukee is 2.5 games behind the Charlotte Hornets in the Eastern Conference play-in race.
Milwaukee ranks 27th in scoring offense, 4th in field goal percentage, 2nd in 3-point field goal percentage, 30th in free throw percentage, and 28th in offensive rebounding.
The Bucks rank 16th in scoring defense, 13th in field goal percentage allowed, 25th in 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 19th in defensive rebounding.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are 41-13 straight up, 26-27-1 against the spread, and 29-25 over/under the total. Late on, Oklahoma City has covered three out of their last five games (3-1-1 ATS). The Thunder have gone over the total in five of their previous six matchups.
Oklahoma City is 1st in the Western Conference playoff standings. Oklahoma City is four games ahead of the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference playoff race.
Oklahoma City ranks 2nd in scoring offense, 3rd in field goal percentage, 14th in 3-point field goal percentage, 2nd in free throw percentage, and 15th in offensive rebounding.
The Thunder rank 1st in scoring defense, 1st in field goal percentage allowed, 26th in 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 24th in defensive rebounding.
Bucks at Thunder Betting Trends
Oklahoma City covered the spread in four of its last five games with Milwaukee.
The Thunder and Bucks went under the total in 14 of their last 20 meetings.
Specifically, in Oklahoma City, the Thunder got the cash in two of their most recent three meetings with the Bucks.
The Thunder and Bucks went under the total in two of their last three games at Oklahoma City.
Bucks at Thunder Bookmaker Best Bets
As mentioned earlier, the Thunder has bossed the cashier’s cage against the Bucks. And this series is trending under the total. Despite Gilgeous-Alexander being out, OKC remains the better team due to its elite defense.
Main Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder
Over/Under Pick: Under the Total
Player Prop Picks: Chet Holmgren Over the Scoring and Rebounding Totals
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