Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Matchup

Check out our free Rockets vs Bucks prediction for this NBA matchup in Milwaukee. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Rockets travel take on the Bucks at 10-4.
  • Houston has an effective field goal percentage of 50% (27th).
  • The Rockets are coming off a 143-107 win vs. the Bucks.
  • The Bucks take on the Rockets at 4-9.
  • Defensively, Milwaukee are giving up 113.6 points per game.
  • The Bucks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rockets.

Rockets vs Bucks Prediction

The Houston Rockets will travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks in a non-conference matchup. The Rockets are favored by 4 and have won 5 straight games. The Bucks are 12th in the Eastern Conference and have a record of 4-9.

This game will tip-off at 8:00 ET and can be seen on NBA TV. The over/under line for this game is 221 points.

Rockets vs. Bucks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Houston Rockets at Milwaukee Bucks
  • Where: Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum
  • Date: Monday, November 18th
  • Betting Odds MIL -4, HOU +145 | MIL -172 O/U 221

Rockets Preview: Do the Rockets Have a Shot at a Road Win?

Houston improved to 10-4 on the season with a dominant 143-107 win over the Bulls on Sunday. The Rockets, favored by 4.5 points, easily covered the spread in this one. The total score of 250 points exceeded the over/under line of 233.5 by 16.5 points.

After a tight 1st quarter, Houston went on a 17-0 run, turning a 64-52 deficit into a 69-64 lead. They then outscored Chicago 41-26 in the 2nd quarter and 40-26 in the 3rd, heading into the 4th with a 108-78 lead before closing out the game by winning the 4th quarter 35-29.

Fred VanVleet led the Rockets to a 143-point performance against the Bulls, scoring 28 points and dishing out 7 assists, shooting 62.5% from the field and hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip. Alperen Sengun added a double-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, shooting 60%, while Jalen Green contributed 18 points, shooting 66.7% from the field.

Houston shot 52.4% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, making just 10 threes at a 29.4% rate. VanVleet scored 13 points in the 2nd quarter, and added 10 more in the 3rd, while Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard each scored 7 points in the final period.

The Rockets put together a strong defensive performance on Sunday, holding the Bulls to 107 points in a 143-107 win. Houston allowed 26 points in each of the first three quarters and 29 in the 4th. The Rockets limited Chicago to 33% shooting from the field.

Houston also did well defending the three, with the Bulls making just 14 threes on 25% shooting. The Rockets grabbed 52 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and added 8 steals and 9 blocks.

Bucks Preview: Can Milwaukee Secure a Home Victory?

The Rockets improved to 10-4 this season with a commanding 143-107 win over the Bulls on Sunday. Houston, favored by 4.5 points, easily covered the spread, while the teams combined for 250 points, surpassing the 233.5-point O/U line.

After a tight 1st quarter, Houston went on a 17-0 run, turning a 64-52 deficit into a 69-64 lead. They dominated the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring Chicago 81-52, and closed out the game by winning the 4th quarter 35-29.

Taurean Prince led the Bucks with 23 points and 4 threes at 80% shooting from deep in their 115-114 loss to the Hornets. He shot 64.3% overall, and 11 of his points came in the 1st quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo added 22 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Bobby Portis contributed 21 points, with 8 coming in the 3rd quarter.

Milwaukee hit 15 threes at a 41.7% clip, and shot 51.1% from the field as a team. Andre Jackson chipped in 14 points, scoring 6 in the 4th quarter.

Defensively, the Bucks allowed 115 points in their loss to the Hornets, giving up 33 points in the 1st quarter but tightening up in the 2nd and 3rd, where they allowed 26 and 27 points, respectively. Charlotte scored 29 points in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

Milwaukee held the Hornets to 44% shooting from the field and 35% from three-point range, where Charlotte hit 15 threes. The Bucks sent the Hornets to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. Milwaukee recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Rockets vs Bucks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Rockets last three road games, the team averaged 117 points per game while allowing 110. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
  • Through their last five home contests, the Bucks offense has averaged 105 points per game while allowing an average of 117. Milwaukee posted an overall record of 0-5 while going 1-4 ATS.
  • Through their last three games as the underdog, the Rockets have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 3-6-1 while going 4-6 straight up.

Rockets vs Bucks Prediction

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