Bucks vs Thunder NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 7
The Bucks and Thunder meet in a preseason game on Wednesday, October 7, at 8:00 PM ET in Oklahoma City.
Price: Thunder 85¢, Bucks 15¢ (Polymarket, as of Wed 12:16 PM ET)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
What the price says
The Thunder are heavy favorites at 85¢, with the Bucks at 15¢. That is up 9¢ from the Thunder’ opening price of 76¢.
Who will play, and for how long
OKC had their first preseason game yesterday (a 116-110 loss to the Pelicans), and we saw Mara-Williams-McCain-Mitchell-Stirtz start. None of the usual heavy hitters saw the court for the Thunder.
Remember that starters typically get a quarter or two of work, and a couple may not dress at all throughout preseason. Most of the second half goes to young players and camp invites fighting for the last roster spots.
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
Last season’s numbers on this season’s rosters. In preseason they show who the regulars are, not how long they will play.
Bucks
Kevin Porter Jr.: 33.2 min, 24.3% usage, .567 TS%, 38 games
Ryan Rollins: 32.1 min, 24.2% usage, .583 TS%, 74 games
Tyler Herro: 31.3 min, 24.7% usage, .602 TS%, 33 games (new, was MIA)
A.J. Green: 29.1 min, 14.0% usage, .627 TS%, 78 games
Jaime Jaquez Jr.: 28.3 min, 22.3% usage, .570 TS%, 75 games (new, was MIA)
Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 33.2 min, 33.4% usage, .665 TS%, 68 games
Chet Holmgren: 28.9 min, 21.9% usage, .653 TS%, 69 games
Jalen Williams: 28.4 min, 26.2% usage, .560 TS%, 33 games
Cason Wallace: 26.6 min, 14.5% usage, .538 TS%, 77 games
Ajay Mitchell: 25.8 min, 21.8% usage, .585 TS%, 57 games
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FAQ
Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing tonight?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was not on the injury report as of Wed 12:16 PM ET.
Who is favored in Bucks vs Thunder?
The Thunder, at 85¢ on Polymarket against 15¢ for the Bucks (Wed 12:16 PM ET). The price updates live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Bucks vs Thunder?
Wednesday, October 7, at 8:00 PM ET, in Oklahoma City.
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