Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
| Game Time | 8:00 pm EST |
| Golden State Warriors Line | -7 |
| Milwaukee Bucks Line | +7 |
| Total | 233.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The Milwaukee Bucks, who are on the second leg of a back-to-back, and will be without their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo for at least a week, are hosting the Golden State Warriors. The Bucks have been struggling lately, with five losses in their last six games, but are back home, where they have been playing much better basketball than on the road. the Warriors are coming off a win that snapped their previous two-game losing streak, and are playing their fourth straight game on the road.
Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report: Pat Connaughton is questionable. Giannis Antetokounmpo is out
Golden State Warriors Injury Report: Jonathan Kuminga is out
Milwaukee Bucks Form and Trends
The Bucks have a 28-23 record this season and are sitting on the 5th place of the East. Milwaukee is 22-28-1 against the spread and 25-26 in over/under, while having a 16-8 home record. The Bucks are 1-5 in their last 6 games, and 0-6 against the spread. Under is 3-0 in their last 3 games.
The Bucks are coming off a 110-115 road defeat by the Atlanta Hawks. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks both in scoring with 31.8 points and in rebounding with 12.2 per game, adding 5.9 assists per game. Damian Lillard adds 25 points, 4.7 rebounds and a team-high 7.5 assists per game.
Golden State Warriors Form and Trends
The Warriors have a 26-26 record this season and are sitting on the 11th place of the West. They are 25-26-1 against the spread and 26-26-1 in over/under, while having a 11-13 road record. The Warriors are 2-3 in their last 5 games, and 2-3 against the spread. Over is 8-2 in their last 10 games.
The Warriors are coming off a 132-111 road victory over the Chicago Bulls. Stephen Curry leads the Warriors in scoring with 23 points, adding 4.5 rebounds and a team-high 6.1 assists per game. Jimy Butler adds 17.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.
Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Bucks average 113.8 points per game, which is 12th in the league. Milwaukee shoots with 48% from the field, which is the 6th-best in the NBA, and with 38.7% from beyond the arc, which is the second-best in the NBA. Defensively, they allow 112 points per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA.
Offensively, the Warriors average 111.9 points per game, which is 18th in the league. Golden State shoots with 44.5% from the field (26th), and with 36.3% from beyond the arc (13th). Defensively, they are allowing 111.9 points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA.
The Bucks have won their last four home meetings against the Warriors, but the Warriors are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 meetings.
Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
In this Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, the Warriors are coming as -7 road favorites. The Bucks are the better team with the better record this season, and have been extremely strong at home, but they are playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo. I cannot back Milwaukee as home dogs against a Warriors team that has made a huge upgrade in their roster by adding Jimmy Butler. I expect the guests to keep this one close, so take the Golden State Warriors and lay the points on the road.
Nick’s Free Pick: Golden State Warriors -7
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