Published Oct 13, 6:21pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 13, 6:21pm ET
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Updated Oct 13, 6:21pm ET
One of the games on Tuesday's NBA preseason slate features the Milwaukee Bucks hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder. Who has the edge in our Bucks vs Thunder pick?
Milwaukee comes into this matchup riding a three-game win streak. This includes a 127-121 victory against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday.
In a game that was close throughout, the Bucks bested their divisional opponent to remain undefeated in preseason play. Myles Turner and Kyle Kuzma were Milwaukee's top scorers, with each player putting up 19 points each.
The standout stat from this content was long-distance shooting. Milwaukee converted 20 of its 48 attempts (48.4 percent), while Chicago shot just 11-for-41 (26.8 percent) from beyond the arc.
The Thunder trailed by a slim 62-58 margin at the break. However, Indiana took control of the game for good, outscoring its opponent 29-17 in the third quarter en route to a 116-101 victory.
Ajay Mitchell tied for the team-high scoring honors with 16 points, three assists, and two steals. Brooks Barnhizer also scored 16 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and handed out two assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The edge goes to Milwaukee here, especially if they continue to shoot the long ball at a respectable clip.
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