Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks 12/22/2021 Picks Predictions Previews
The Houston Rockets will meet with the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action in Fiserv Forum, WI, on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at 8:00 PM (EST). The Houston Rockets had a rough start to the season, going 10-21 to start the regular season.
They are headed by Christian Wood at the center, which will help them advance during the regular season. They are returning from a 133-118 defeat against the Chicago Bulls on the road. The fact that they permitted the Bulls to shoot 45.7 percent from outside the arc throughout the match was the biggest issue.
Wood (16.9 ppg) led their scoring effort in the game, scoring 23 points and being one of five players to earn at least 10 points. The defense has to improve their consistency because they are surrendering 45.9% of shots to fall against them and are allowing 113.5 points per game, which is the third-highest in the NBA. If they want to win, they’ll have to improve their defensive performance.
- The Houston Rockets are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 matches.
- Houston is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 matches against Milwaukee.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 matches in the Eastern Conference.
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Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Predictions 12/22/2021
The Milwaukee Bucks had a solid start to the season, as they are 19-13 thus far. They are headed by small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, which will help them advance during the regular season. They just lost 119-90 at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The main issue that arose was the Cavs’ 50 percent shooting rate throughout the match.
Small forward Jordan Nwora (7.8 ppg) led their scoring production in the match, scoring 28 points and being one of just two players to finish with at least 15 points.
The defense has to improve their consistency, as they permit 44 percent of shots to fall against them and give up 107.3 points per game, which ranks 14th in the league. If they want to succeed here, they must continue to improve on defense.
- The Milwaukee Bucks are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 matches.
- Milwaukee is 4-1 SU in their last 5 matches at home against Houston.
- The Bucks are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 matches in the Western Conference.
Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks. The NBA pick for this game is the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks should win this match since the Rockets are a poor club.
Power forward Christian Wood (knee) and shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr (thigh) are both doubtful for the Rockets while shooting guard Jalen Green (hamstring), small forward Daniel House Jr (ankle), and John Wall (holdout) are all slated to miss.
Small forward Kris Middleton (knee) and shooting guard Rodney Hood (Achilles) and are both questionable for the Bucks, while small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness), power forward Bobby Portis (illness), shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo (foot), and center Brook Lopez (back) are all anticipated to sit out this game. As the better club, pick the Milwaukee Bucks to prevail by double digits at home. The Milwaukee Bucks will win to a predicted score of 118-107.
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Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks 12/22/2021 Picks Predictions Previews
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Fiserv Forum, WI
Date: Wednesday, December 22, 2021
TV: BSWI
NBA Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -9.5
NBA Totals: 224.5