Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Matchup

Keep reading to see our Nets vs Bucks NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Nets face Milwaukee with a record of 12-21.
  • Brooklyn has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (16th).
  • The Nets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bucks.
  • The Bucks face Brooklyn with a record of 17-14.
  • Milwaukee has an effective field goal percentage of 56% (4th).
  • The Bucks are coming off a 120-112 win vs. the Nets.

Nets vs Bucks Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the 12th-ranked Brooklyn Nets (12-21) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the 5th-ranked Bucks (17-14). The Bucks are currently favored by 14 points and have a moneyline of -925.

Brooklyn comes into this game on a three-game losing streak and is 4th in the Atlantic Division. The over/under line for tonight's game is 219.5.

Nets vs. Bucks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Brooklyn Nets at Milwaukee Bucks
  • Where: Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum
  • Date: Thursday, January 2nd
  • Betting Odds MIL -14, BKN +608 | MIL -925 O/U 219.5

Nets Preview: Can The Nets Secure a Win at Milwaukee?

The Nets fell to 12-21 on the season after a 130-113 road loss to the Raptors on Wednesday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +1 point underdogs, couldn’t cover the spread. The total score of 243 points exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 24.5 points.

Brooklyn led 33-26 after the 1st quarter but allowed 39 points in the 2nd. They trailed 94-91 going into the 4th before Toronto went on a decisive 10-0 run, stretching the score from 111-99 to 121-99.

In their loss to the Raptors, the Nets shot 48.3% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 29.7% of their threes, with 11 makes. Cameron Johnson led the way with 24 points, connecting on 3 threes at a 60% rate.

D'Angelo Russell added 22 points and 8 assists, shooting 69.2% from the floor. Keon Johnson contributed 17 points, despite shooting 33.3%, and also made 3 threes, hitting just 25% from deep.

The Nets struggled defensively on Wednesday, giving up 130 points to the Raptors. Their worst stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 39 points. Brooklyn also gave up 36 points in the 4th quarter.

Overall, the Raptors shot 59% from the field, including 50% from three-point range, where they hit 16 threes. The Nets sent Toronto to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. Brooklyn finished with 28 defensive rebounds, 8 steals, and 2 blocks.

Bucks Preview: Can Milwaukee Pull Off a Home Win?

The Nets dropped to 12-21 on the season after a 130-113 road loss to the Raptors on Wednesday. Brooklyn entered the game as +1 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread. The total points of 243 exceeded the O/U line of 218.5 by 24.5 points.

Brooklyn led 33-26 after the 1st quarter but allowed 39 points in the 2nd quarter. They trailed 94-91 going into the 4th quarter before the Raptors went on a 10-0 run, stretching the score from 111-99 to 121-99, and outscored the Nets 36-22 in the final period.

Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Bucks to a win over the Pacers, finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists. He was especially dominant in the 3rd and 4th quarters, scoring 13 points in each period. Brook Lopez added 16 points, while Khris Middleton contributed 15, despite shooting just 36.4% from the field.

The Bucks shot 46.4% overall and hit 12 threes at a 36.4% clip. Gary Trent and Bobby Portis both chipped in 14 points, with Trent scoring 8 in the 1st quarter and another 6 in the 4th.

Despite a shaky 2nd quarter where they gave up 36 points, the Bucks' defense tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 21 points to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 112 points on 44% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, Milwaukee held the Pacers to 13 threes on 35% shooting. They also sent Indiana to the line 30 times, where they hit 19 free throws. The Bucks finished with 38 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals.

Nets vs Bucks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their ten previous road games, Brooklyn has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 110 points per game.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 110 points per game in these contests.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 7-3 straight up.

Nets vs Bucks Prediction

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