Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Brooklyn Nets Line | +14 |
| Milwaukee Bucks Line | -14 |
| Total | 218.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this all-Eastern matchup, two teams sitting in and out of the playoff places of the conference are clashing, when the Milwaukee Bucks are hosting the Brooklyn Nets. The Bucks saw Giannis Antetokounmpo return to the lineup and immediately return to the winning column, ending a two-game losing streak. Milwaukee is playing better basketball lately, as they are looking to climb up on the Eastern conference standings. The Nets are on the second leg of a back-to-back and are struggling lately, having won just once in their last five games, Brooklyn is playing their third consecutive road game, where they are playing significantly better than at home.
Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report: No Injuries
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report: Trendon Watford, Zairie Williams, Bojan Bogdanovic, Cam Thomas, De’Anthony Melton are out.
Milwaukee Bucks Form and Trends
The Bucks have a 18-14 record this season and are sitting on the 5th place of the West. Milwaukee is 14-17-1 against the spread and 14-18 in over/under. The Bucks have a 10-5 home record, but are 5-9-1 against the spread, with a +4.4-point differential. The Bucks are 3-3 in their last 6 games, and 5-5 against the spread in their last 10. Under is 5-3 in their last 8 games.
The Bucks are coming off a 120-112 win in Indiana, as they saw Giannis return to the lineup and leading their offense with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists, as four more Milwaukee players chipped in 14+ points.
Giannis 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 12-20 record this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the East. Brooklyn is 18-13-1 against the spread and 16-16 in over/under. The Nets have a 7-11 road record but are 12-5-1 against the spread, with a -3.4-point differential. The Nets are 2-10 in their last 12 games. Under is 7-4 in their last 11 games.
The Nets are coming off a 101-102 loss in Orlando, as they shot with just 44% from the field. Cam Thomas returned to the lineup and made an immediate impact, as he led Brooklyn’s offense with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists off the bench.
Cam Thomas leads the Nets in scoring with 24.7 points, adding 3.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Cam Johnson adds 19.1 points and 4.3 rebounds.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Bucks average 112.2 points per game, which is 12th in the league. Milwaukee shoots with 47.6% from the field (5th) and 38.9% from beyond the arc, which is the second-best in the NBA. Defensively, they allow 110.4 points per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Nets average 107.8 point per game, which ranks 26th in the league. Brooklyn shoot with 45.2% from the field (22nd) and 37.3% from beyond the arc, which is 10th in the league. Defensively, they allow 112.8 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA.
The Nets are 2-1 in their three meetings against the Bucks this season, having won their previous meeting in Milwaukee by 111-105, and have covered the spread in all three. The Bucks are 6-2 in their last 8 meetings, but the Nets are 7-2 against the spread in their last 9 meetings. Over is 5-1 in their last 6 meetings.
Prediction
In this Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, the Bucks are coming as -14 home favorites. The Bucks are rightfully favored, as they have been the better team throughout the season, but they are the 6th-worst covering team at home this season, while the Nets are the second-best covering team on the road. the Nets might be on the second leg of a back-to-back, but they have been extremely effective against the spread versus the Bucks historically, and have covered the spread in all of their three meetings this season. Take the Brooklyn Nets to cover on the road in this one. Nick’s Free Pick: Brooklyn Nets +14
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