San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction 1/8/25 NBA Picks

Milwaukee Bucks (18-16) vs San Antonio Spurs (18-18)

Game Info: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Fiserv Forum)

Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -5.5 -- Over/Under: 223 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: ESPN

The San Antonio Spurs and Milwaukee Bucks meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Nuggets and Bulls, and then play the Lakers, Grizzlies, and Heat next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.4 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.6 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 25.6 points and 10.8 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 15.4 points and 3.1 assists. Jeremy Sochan is the third double-digit scorer and Keldon Johnson is dishing 1.5 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.4 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Trail Blazers, beat the Raptors, and they play the Magic, Knicks, and Kings next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 112.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.6 points and 11.6 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.7 points and 4.4 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Khris Middleton is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.4 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

  • The Spurs have lost each of their last 34 Wednesday games against teams that held a winning record.
  • The Bucks have won 10 of their last 11 home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
  • The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 Wednesday night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
  • The Bucks have covered the spread in four of their last five home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.

Why the San Antonio Spurs will win

  • The Bucks have lost each of their last three games as home favorites.
  • The underdogs have won five of the Bucks' last seven games.
  • The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Fiserv Forum following a win.
  • The Spurs have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 night games against Bucks teams that held a winning record.

Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts

  • Brook Lopez ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (1.9) this season.
  • Khris Middleton leads all Bucks players for assists per 36 minutes (7.6) this season.

San Antonio Spurs Player Facts

  • Harrison Barnes ranks 35th amongst qualified players for 3P% (41.4%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Bucks rank 30th in the league for Q4 points per game this season (25.7).
  • The Bucks rank 2nd in the league for three-point percentage this season (38.7%).
  • The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (14.6).
  • The Spurs have missed the playoffs in five consecutive seasons - equal-second-longest active streak in the NBA

San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks are going to get the edge from oddsmakers more times than not, especially at home. However, the Bucks have lost two of their last three games, and those two losses came as double-digit underdogs. The Bucks are still trying to find consistency while working in Khris Middleton, who recently returned. The San Antonio Spurs have flipped the switch these last couple of weeks, are winning games and you can see the confidence building. Even the Spur's recent losses have come down to the wire. The Spurs have covered eight of their last 10 games. I've been on the Spurs bandwagon during this stretch and I like what I'm seeing. Give me the points with the Spurs on the road.

Randy’s Pick San Antonio Spurs +5.5

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