Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets Preview
At 8:00 ET in Milwaukee, the Bucks (-415) will host the Nets (+322) in an Eastern Conference matchup. The over/under line for the game is 222.5 points.
Brooklyn comes into the game on a four-game losing streak and is 11th in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks are 2nd in the East and are favored by 9 points.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Bucks have faced off vs. the Nets as the favorite, they have gone 3-0. Across the last three head to head matchups between the Nets and Bucks, the teams have averaged 250 points per game with an over/under record of 2-1. The last three times they have faced off with the Bucks as the home team, the OU record is 2-1.
- In their last five games away from home, the Nets have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 108 points per game in these contests.
- Across the Bucks last five home games, the team averaged 109 points per game while allowing 123. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction
As the underdog, the Nets are looking to snap a four-game losing streak against the spread. On the season, they are 12-35 as the underdog and 17-27 ATS. On the road, their ATS record is 11-23.
This season, Brooklyn’s games have averaged 225.3 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 222.5. The team’s O/U record for the season is 34-35.
In their last game, the Nets lost to the Pelicans by a score of 104-91. The O/U line for that game was 216, and Brooklyn was a 7-point underdog going into the game.
Currently, the Nets are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-43. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 18-23 and 3-8 against division opponents.
On the road, the Nets are 10-24 this season, and they have an ATS scoring differential of -6.9 points per game. As the underdog, their ATS scoring differential is -7.3 points per game.
In terms of scoring, the Nets are 25th in the NBA, averaging 111.4 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 109.6 points per game. So far this season, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 40.6% of their games.
When it comes to shooting, Brooklyn is 28th in field goal percentage at 45%. In terms of pace, they are 24th in the league at 97.1 possessions per game.
One area where the Nets have been strong is offensive rebounding, as they are 6th in the NBA in that category. In terms of assists, they are 17th in the league with 26.3 per game.
Coming into the game, the Nets’ defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 15th in the league at 113.9 points per game allowed. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Nets are forcing 12.1 per game, which is 8th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 15th in blocked shots at 5.1 per game.
Milwaukee’s ATS record is 31-38 this season, and they have covered the spread in their last four home games. Today, they are favored by 9 points and have an ATS record of 16-18 at home.
As the favorite, the Bucks have gone 41-16 this season. In those games, they have an average scoring margin of +6.6 points per game. As the favorite, their ATS record is 26-31, and they have covered the spread in their last two games.
In terms of O/U, Milwaukee has seen their last two games go over the line. This season, their games have averaged 238 points per game, and their O/U record is 34-35.
In their most recent game, the Bucks lost to the Celtics by a score of 122-119. Milwaukee was a 10.5-point underdog in that game, giving them a cover against the spread. The O/U line for that game was 226.5 points.
The Bucks are currently 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 44-25. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 30-14 and 10-7 in their division. At home, the Bucks are 27-7 compared to 17-18 on the road.
At home, the Bucks have been a top-5 offense this season, averaging 123.2 points per game. Overall, they are fourth in the league at 120.7 points per game.
Milwaukee has been one of the most efficient offenses in the NBA, ranking sixth in field goal percentage (49%) and third in true shooting percentage. They are also one of the top teams in free throw attempts, leading the league at 24.9 per game.
So far this season, the Bucks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 65.2% of their games. In terms of three-point shooting, they are fifth in three-point percentage (37%) and fourth in made threes per game (14.4).
Coming into today’s game, the Bucks’ defense is giving up an average of 117.3 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 54.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.0% of their three-point attempts.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Bucks winning the game with a predicted score of 114-104.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- The Bucks should also cover at -9
- Our NBA model projects 218 points, and we suggest taking the under
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Hamstring – Questionable
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Back – Out
- Dorian Finney-Smith – Ankle – Out
- Nicolas Claxton – Illness – Questionable
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
