Milwaukee Bucks (17-12) vs Brooklyn Nets (11-18)
Game Info: Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Fiserv Forum)
Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -9.5 / Brooklyn Nets +9.5 --- Over/Under: 216.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks meet Thursday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Jazz and Heat, and they play the Spurs, Magic, and Raptors next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 108.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 114 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.1 points and 4.4 rebounds. Dorian Finney-Smith is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 80.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.1 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Wizards and Bulls, and they play the Bulls, Pacers, and Trail Blazers next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 113.3 points on 48.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.7 points and 11.6 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.7 points and 4.5 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Nets have lost each of their last 11 Thursday games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last three night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Bucks' last eight night games against the Nets following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Nets' last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
I'm assuming Lillard and Antetokounmpo will play given this line, but I'm still not laying it. This is a lot of points for a Bucks team that's not completely healthy, and they're 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite of 8 or more points. The Brooklyn Nets continue to play hard and compete, and they're 16-12-1 ATS on the season. When the Bucks and Nets played earlier this month, it resulted in a five-point loss for Brooklyn. The Bucks should win, but the Nets can hang around. Give me the points.
Randy’s Pick Brooklyn Nets +9.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
