With the All-Star Break looming, the Milwaukee Bucks may already be checked out, readying for flights to beaches. The Oklahoma City Thunder, counterintuitively, may be more focused simply as reserves get more opportunities amid injuries.
My Bucks vs. Thunder predictions bet on one of those reserves, not usually seen in NBA picks but now front and center on Thursday, February 12.
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Bucks vs Thunder prediction
Bucks vs Thunder best bet: Aaron Wiggins Over 17.5 points (+100)
It should be a surprise if the Oklahoma City Thunder play Jalen Williams tonight after aggravating his hamstring last night in Phoenix.
He has impressed in his two games back from injury, but stressing any muscular issue tonight would be foolish.
In his and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s absences, someone has to handle the ball for OKC. Enter Aaron Wiggins. His last two games as a starter featured 17 and 20 points, both just last week between Gilgeous-Alexander’s injury and Williams’s return.
With them both again sidelined, expect Wiggins to pour it in before heading to a beach for a week.
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Bucks vs Thunder same-game parlay
Isaiah Hartenstein dished out six assists just last night, becoming an offensive fulcrum as the Thunder lose so many playmakers.
Bucks vs Thunder SGP
Aaron Wiggins Over 17.5 points
Isaiah Hartenstein Over 4.5 assists
Our “from downtown” SGP: Buck Starts Here
As the Bucks tank, Cameron Thomas should prove to be an exception in production, particularly with the All-Star Break looming. Milwaukee’s newest signee needs to impress after spending so much time idling on Brooklyn’s bench this season.
Bucks vs Thunder SGP
Isaiah Hartenstein Over 4.5 assists
Cameron Thomas Over 17.5 points
Aaron Wiggins Over 17.5 points
Bucks vs Thunder odds
Spread: Bucks +13 | Thunder -13
Moneyline: Bucks +475 | Thunder -650
Over/Under: Over 214.5 | Under 214.5
Bucks vs Thunder betting trend to know
Oklahoma City has gone 2-1-1 against the spread since Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was shut down at least through the All-Star Break. Find more NBA betting trends for Bucks vs. Thunder.
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How to watch Bucks vs Thunder
Location
Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Date
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Tip-off
7:30 p.m. ET
TV
Prime Video
Bucks vs Thunder latest injuries
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