Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Brooklyn Nets Line | -8.5 |
| Milwaukee Bucks Line | +8.5 |
| Total | 222.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this all-Western matchup between two teams on opposite trajectories lately, the Milwaukee Bucks are hosting the Brooklyn Nets. The Bucks have been red-hot lately, having lost just once in their last seven games, and are back home where they are playing their best basketball of the season. On the other hand, the Nets have been struggling once again lately, as they have won just once in their last six games, and are playing their second consecutive road game.
Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are questionable.
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: Trendon Watford and Zairie Williams Cam Thomas, Bojan Bogdanovic are out.
Milwaukee Bucks Form and Trends
The Bucks have a 17-12 record this season and are sitting on the 5th place of the West. Milwaukee is 13-15-1 against the spread and 12-17 in over/under. The Bucks have a 10-4 record, but are 5-8-1 against the spread, with a +5.1-point differential. The Bucks are 6-1 in their last 7 games, and 4-1 against the spread in their last 5. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Bucks are coming off a 112-91 win in Chicago, as they held the Bulls into just 40% from the field. Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton led Milwaukee’s offense with 21 points apiece, as they played without both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks both in scoring with league-best 32.7 points and in rebounding with 11.5 per game, adding 6.1 assists per game. Damian Lillard adds 25.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and a team-high 7.5 assists.
Brooklyn Nets Recent Form and Trends
The Nets have a 11-18 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the East. Brooklyn is 16-12-1 against the spread and 14-15 in over/under. The Nets have a 6-10 road record but are 10-5-1 against the spread, with a -4.2-point differential. The Nets are 2-8 in their last 10 games. Under is 6-3 in their last 9 games.
The Nets are coming off a 95-110 loss in Miami, as they shot with just 39% from the field. Cam Johnson and Noah Clowney led Brooklyn’s offense with 19 points apiece.
Cam Thomas leads the Nets in scoring with 24.7 points, adding 3.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists, but he is out with an injury. Cam Johnson adds 19.1 points and 4.4 rebounds.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Bucks average 112.2 points per game, which is 13th in the league. Milwaukee shoots with 47.9% from the field (7th) and 39.2% from beyond the arc, which is the third-best in the NBA. Defensively, they allow 110.1 points per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Nets average 108.7 point per game, which ranks 24th in the league. Brooklyn shoot with 45.4% from the field (21st) and 37.3% from beyond the arc, which is 12th in the league. Defensively, they allow 114 points per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA.
Both teams are tied 1-1 wins in their two meetings this season. The Bucks won 118-113 on the road, and the Nets 115-102 at home, as the Nets covered the spread in both. The Bucks are 8-2 in their last 10 overall meetings and 3-0 in their last 3 meetings in Milwaukee. The Nets are 5-1 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings.
Prediction
In this Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, the Bucks are coming as -8.5 home favorites. The Bucks are rightfully favored as they are the better team, but they are a bottom-10 covering home team in the league, winning by just 5.1 points. On the other hand, the Nets are the third-best covering team in the league, losing by just 4.2 points, and have covered the spread in both of their meetings against the Bucks this season. I expect them to do so again today, so take the Brooklyn Nets and lay the points on the road. Nick’s Free Pick: Brooklyn Nets +8.5
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