Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Preview
Looking to win big? The Bucks and Nets face off at 7:30 ET on YES. The Nets are hosting the game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
The Bucks are the favorites in this Eastern conference matchup the against the Nets. The over/under for the game is set at 231.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Brooklyn Nets – Milwaukee Bucks odds
Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times the Bucks have travelled to take on the Nets, they are 2-1. When looking at the last three head-to-head matchups between the Bucks and Nets, only 1 point per game has separated the teams, with the Nets going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous road games, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 0-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 113 points per game.
- Through their last ten home games, Brooklyn has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 112 points per game.
- Brooklyn has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
- Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Bucks struggled vs the spread going just 1-4. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.
Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Bucks aim to continue their success with a record above .500, currently at 3-2, in today’s game against the Nets. Currently ranked 5th in the Eastern Conference, the team is 1st in the Central division.
So far this season, Milwaukee has an overall ATS record of 1-4. The Bucks have not managed to cover the spread when playing on the road, and they hold a 1-3 record against the spread at home.
The Bucks have a 3-2-0 over/under record so far this season. The ongoing average for the games they’ve played is 235.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 227.8.
This year’s Milwaukee offense has averaged 100 possessions per game, a 47% field goal percentage, and 114.2 points per game in the 2023-2024 season. They rank 9th in the NBA for possessions per game, 19th for field goal percentage, and 14th for points per game.
On defense, Milwaukee’s average of 4.8 blocked shots per game ranks them 11th in the NBA, while their average of 118.6 points allowed per game places them 25th in the league. Additionally, the Bucks rank 24th in terms of opponents shooting an average of 49% from the field.
Today, the Nets are entering the action with an overall record of 3-3 and have achieved a 0-3 record over their last three games. Away from home, the Nets have a 3-1 record this season, while maintaining a 0-2 record in their home games.
Against the spread, the Nets have yet to lose, coming in with an ATS record of 5-0. With their undefeated ATS record, the Nets have a +3.2 scoring margin on the road and -5.5 at home.
With more than half of the Nets’ games exceeding the over/under lines, their over/under record stands at 4-2-0. The average over/under line in their games stands at 224.7, and they have a 7.7 differential against the over/under line for this season.
This year’s Brooklyn offense is ranked 6th in the NBA with a field goal percentage of 48%. They are also placed 13th in the league with an average of 27.7 assists per game, and rank 7th in the NBA this season (2023-2024) with an average of 116.3 points per game.
Brooklyn’s defense comes into the game with a three-point percentage allowed of 35.6, ranking 16th in the NBA. They also allow 19.5 free throw attempts per game, ranking 6th in the league. Additionally, the Nets have allowed 116 points per game, ranking 22nd in the NBA.
Looking at our projections, the Bucks are expected to take down the Nets by a score of 107-100.
Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- The Bucks should also cover at -5.5
- Our NBA model projects 207 points, and we suggest taking the under
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Lonnie Walker IV – Knee – Probable
- Cameron Johnson – Calf – Out
- Nicolas Claxton – Ankle – Out
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
