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Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction NBA Picks 11/18/24
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Milwaukee Bucks (4-9) vs Houston Rockets (9-4)
November 18, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks -3.5 / Houston Rockets +3.5 — Over/Under:
The Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks meet Monday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Bulls and Clippers, and they play the Pacers, Trail Blazers, and Timberwolves next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 114.6 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 106.1 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 19.8 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 17.3 points and 11.4 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Tari Eason is grabbing 5.6 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 75.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 50.7 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Pistons, lost to the Hornets, and they play the Bulls, Pacers, and Hornets next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 111.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.3 points and 12.3 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 26 points and 4.6 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 7.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Rockets have won each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have lost four of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four night games against Southwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last six home games following a road loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Rockets’ last four night games at Fiserv Forum have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (23.1%).
- The Bucks rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (3.8).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (14.8).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (95.2).
Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Milwaukee Bucks should get the benefit of the doubt at home with the rest advantage, but you can’t possibly feel good about laying points with them given the way they’ve played. The Bucks have been easily the most disappointing team in the NBA up to this point. The Houston Rockets are a young club that’s finding its footing, and that includes an 8-2 SU record and a 7-3 ATS record in their last 10 games. It’s hard to turn down the free points with the Rockets. The Bucks don’t deserve to be favored against respectable teams.Â
