Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Nov 2025

NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Bucks

The Houston Rockets battle the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum, with tip-off scheduled for 15:30 on Sunday, November 9. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the official starting lineups.

We’re Expecting Lots of Points

The Bucks and the Rockets are capable of scoring more than 231.5 points. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -110.

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Rockets Won 100-97 in Teams’ Last Meeting

Houston Rockets were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 121-110 reverse against San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Alperen Sengun dropped 25 points, as Kevin Durant finished with 24 and Reed Sheppard 16.

Milwaukee Bucks last game saw them claim a 126-110 home win over Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 41 points and had 15 rebounds, while Myles Turner recorded 23 points and Ryan Rollins 20.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets triumphed 100-97 when they last played the Bucks. This head-to-head was played at Toyota Center. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Bucks win six times.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Bucks	6	3	0.667	120.6	118.1	2.5	4-1	2-2	2-1	5-2	6-3	1W
Rockets	5	3	0.625	122.9	112.9	10	2-1	3-2	2-1	2-2	5-3	1L

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6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 118.7 points, 48.8 rebounds, 24.6 assists, 9.2 steals and 5.4 blocks while shooting 47.7% from the field and 77.5% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 111.3 points and 38.9 rebounds per contest.

Alperen Sengun is averaging 22.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and 7.0 assists, while Tari Eason averages 2.5 (58.1%) 3-pointers made.

The Bucks have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 120.3 points, 43.3 rebounds, 26.5 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 49.7% from the field and 69.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 118.2 points and 45.4 rebounds.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 29.7 points, 12.3 rebounds and 6.6 assists, while A.J. Green has an average of 3.5 (50.7%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The teams are certainly capable of exceeding the set points total line which leads us to predict Over 231.5 as a value pick at -110 for this NBA contest.

We keep a close eye on team news and our expert NBA handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Rockets vs Bucks stats:

• The 231.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Rockets games on the road.
• The 231.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Bucks games at home.
• The 231.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Bucks games.
• The 231.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Bucks games at home.

Over 231.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets 120 - 119 Bucks

For a fun wager, consider backing the Rockets to claim a 120-119 victory. Although it’s a speculative bet, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Rockets Could Have the Edge Say the Books

With the sportsbooks giving them a 62% probability of winning this NBA game, Houston Rockets might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -161 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Milwaukee Bucks, you will find +136 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 3.5 and the total points line is 231.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you're keen on Over 231.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

Rockets

-161

Bucks

+136

Point Spread

Rockets -3.5

-110

Bucks +3.5

-110

Total Points

Under 231.5

-110

Over 231.5

-110

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Bucks Have Owned Recent Head-to-Heads at Fiserv Forum

The Bucks own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 123.90 points per contest and conceding 116.30.

The Rockets own a 4-6 mark in their past 10 games away from home, scoring 116.50 points per contest and conceding 117.10.

The most recent Fiserv Forum meeting saw the Bucks claim a 101-100 win over the Rockets. Looking at the past 6 head-to-head meetings at Fiserv Forum, the Bucks have taken every win.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O231.5	U231.5
Milwaukee Bucks Home Stats		8-2	240.20	123.90	116.30	7	3
Houston Rockets Away Stats		4-6	233.60	116.50	117.10	5	5

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O231.5 = Games Over 231.5 Points
• U231.5 = Games Under 231.5 Points

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

Milwaukee Bucks Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 230.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 233.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 231.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 231.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.70 pts and allowed 111.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 116.50 pts and allowed 117.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 238.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 240.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 231.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 231.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 120.30 pts and allowed 118.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 123.90 pts and allowed 116.30 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.20 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (42%)
• Free Throws Made: 24.10 (77.49%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.8, Offensive 14.30, Defensive 34.50
• Assists: 24.60
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 9.20
• Turnovers : 15.40
• Personal Fouls: 19.60

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.40 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.10 (43%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.50 (74.14%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.3, Offensive 13.00, Defensive 33.30
• Assists: 24.40
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 16.20
• Personal Fouls: 18.80

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.40 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.90 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.80 (69.6%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.3, Offensive 9.40, Defensive 33.90
• Assists: 26.50
• Blocks: 4.80
• Steals: 7.80
• Turnovers : 13.90
• Personal Fouls: 23.40

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.90 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.50 (41%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.60 (75.11%)
• Rebounds: Total 41.3, Offensive 8.30, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 27.70
• Blocks: 4.20
• Steals: 7.70
• Turnovers : 11.70
• Personal Fouls: 19.20

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
76ers	6	3	0.667	124	119.3	4.7	3-1	3-2	3-1	6-3	6-3	1W
Knicks	5	3	0.625	118.9	113.6	5.3	5-0	0-3	1-0	4-3	5-3	3W
Raptors	5	5	0.5	119.3	117.1	2.2	2-2	3-3	0-1	4-2	5-5	1L
Celtics	4	6	0.4	113	110.7	2.3	2-3	2-3	1-2	3-4	4-6	1L
Nets	1	8	0.111	111.3	124.6	-13.3	0-5	1-3	0-1	1-5	1-8	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	7	2	0.778	116.7	110.8	5.9	4-1	3-1	0-2	3-2	7-2	5W
Cavaliers	7	3	0.7	120.7	115.4	5.3	4-1	3-2	3-0	7-3	7-3	4W
Bucks	6	3	0.667	120.6	118.1	2.5	4-1	2-2	2-1	5-2	6-3	1W
Bulls	6	3	0.667	119.4	118.1	1.3	5-0	1-3	1-2	5-3	6-3	2L
Pacers	1	7	0.125	111.6	119.5	-7.9	1-4	0-3	0-1	0-3	1-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	6	4	0.6	124.1	118	6.1	4-0	2-4	2-1	3-1	6-4	2W
Hawks	5	5	0.5	115.2	115	0.2	2-3	3-2	2-0	4-4	5-5	1W
Magic	4	5	0.444	117	116.8	0.2	2-2	2-3	3-2	4-5	4-5	1W
Hornets	3	6	0.333	119	121	-2	2-2	1-4	1-3	2-4	3-6	2L
Wizards	1	9	0.1	111.4	128.4	-17	0-5	1-4	0-2	0-7	1-9	8L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	9	1	0.9	123.2	109.7	13.5	4-0	5-1	0-1	6-1	9-1	1W
Nuggets	6	2	0.75	125.1	112.4	12.7	5-0	1-2	1-1	5-2	6-2	3W
Timberwolves	5	4	0.556	118.8	115.9	2.9	2-2	3-2	2-1	2-3	5-4	1W
Trail Blazers	5	4	0.556	121.6	119.8	1.8	3-2	2-2	3-1	5-3	5-4	1L
Jazz	3	6	0.333	112.1	120.1	-8	2-1	1-5	0-2	2-4	3-6	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	7	3	0.7	117.8	117.1	0.7	3-2	4-1	1-1	6-2	7-3	1L
Warriors	5	5	0.5	116.1	116.7	-0.6	4-0	1-5	3-1	5-3	5-5	2L
Suns	4	5	0.444	116.7	118.2	-1.5	4-1	0-4	2-2	4-5	4-5	1W
Clippers	3	5	0.375	110.5	115.1	-4.6	3-2	0-3	1-2	3-4	3-5	3L
Kings	3	6	0.333	115.1	121.7	-6.6	2-2	1-4	1-2	2-5	3-6	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	7	2	0.778	119.1	110.7	8.4	5-0	2-2	4-0	4-2	7-2	2W
Rockets	5	3	0.625	122.9	112.9	10	2-1	3-2	2-1	2-2	5-3	1L
Grizzlies	4	6	0.4	115.1	119.1	-4	3-4	1-2	2-1	3-3	4-6	1W
Mavericks	3	7	0.3	106.5	113.3	-6.8	2-4	1-3	0-4	0-5	3-7	1W
Pelicans	2	7	0.222	109.1	121.3	-12.2	1-2	1-5	1-3	1-6	2-7	1L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	7	2	0.778	116.7	110.8	5.9	4-1	3-1	0-2	3-2	7-2	5W
Cavaliers	7	3	0.7	120.7	115.4	5.3	4-1	3-2	3-0	7-3	7-3	4W
Bucks	6	3	0.667	120.6	118.1	2.5	4-1	2-2	2-1	5-2	6-3	1W
Knicks	5	3	0.625	118.9	113.6	5.3	5-0	0-3	1-0	4-3	5-3	3W
Bulls	6	3	0.667	119.4	118.1	1.3	5-0	1-3	1-2	5-3	6-3	2L
76ers	6	3	0.667	124	119.3	4.7	3-1	3-2	3-1	6-3	6-3	1W
Heat	6	4	0.6	124.1	118	6.1	4-0	2-4	2-1	3-1	6-4	2W
Raptors	5	5	0.5	119.3	117.1	2.2	2-2	3-3	0-1	4-2	5-5	1L
Hawks	5	5	0.5	115.2	115	0.2	2-3	3-2	2-0	4-4	5-5	1W
Magic	4	5	0.444	117	116.8	0.2	2-2	2-3	3-2	4-5	4-5	1W
Celtics	4	6	0.4	113	110.7	2.3	2-3	2-3	1-2	3-4	4-6	1L
Hornets	3	6	0.333	119	121	-2	2-2	1-4	1-3	2-4	3-6	2L
Pacers	1	7	0.125	111.6	119.5	-7.9	1-4	0-3	0-1	0-3	1-7	2L
Nets	1	8	0.111	111.3	124.6	-13.3	0-5	1-3	0-1	1-5	1-8	1L
Wizards	1	9	0.1	111.4	128.4	-17	0-5	1-4	0-2	0-7	1-9	8L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	9	1	0.9	123.2	109.7	13.5	4-0	5-1	0-1	6-1	9-1	1W
Spurs	7	2	0.778	119.1	110.7	8.4	5-0	2-2	4-0	4-2	7-2	2W
Nuggets	6	2	0.75	125.1	112.4	12.7	5-0	1-2	1-1	5-2	6-2	3W
Lakers	7	3	0.7	117.8	117.1	0.7	3-2	4-1	1-1	6-2	7-3	1L
Rockets	5	3	0.625	122.9	112.9	10	2-1	3-2	2-1	2-2	5-3	1L
Trail Blazers	5	4	0.556	121.6	119.8	1.8	3-2	2-2	3-1	5-3	5-4	1L
Timberwolves	5	4	0.556	118.8	115.9	2.9	2-2	3-2	2-1	2-3	5-4	1W
Warriors	5	5	0.5	116.1	116.7	-0.6	4-0	1-5	3-1	5-3	5-5	2L
Suns	4	5	0.444	116.7	118.2	-1.5	4-1	0-4	2-2	4-5	4-5	1W
Grizzlies	4	6	0.4	115.1	119.1	-4	3-4	1-2	2-1	3-3	4-6	1W
Clippers	3	5	0.375	110.5	115.1	-4.6	3-2	0-3	1-2	3-4	3-5	3L
Kings	3	6	0.333	115.1	121.7	-6.6	2-2	1-4	1-2	2-5	3-6	1L
Jazz	3	6	0.333	112.1	120.1	-8	2-1	1-5	0-2	2-4	3-6	2L
Mavericks	3	7	0.3	106.5	113.3	-6.8	2-4	1-3	0-4	0-5	3-7	1W
Pelicans	2	7	0.222	109.1	121.3	-12.2	1-2	1-5	1-3	1-6	2-7	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	9	1	0.9	123.2	109.7	13.5	4-0	5-1	0-1	6-1	9-1	1W
Pistons	7	2	0.778	116.7	110.8	5.9	4-1	3-1	0-2	3-2	7-2	5W
Spurs	7	2	0.778	119.1	110.7	8.4	5-0	2-2	4-0	4-2	7-2	2W
Nuggets	6	2	0.75	125.1	112.4	12.7	5-0	1-2	1-1	5-2	6-2	3W
Cavaliers	7	3	0.7	120.7	115.4	5.3	4-1	3-2	3-0	7-3	7-3	4W
Lakers	7	3	0.7	117.8	117.1	0.7	3-2	4-1	1-1	6-2	7-3	1L
Bulls	6	3	0.667	119.4	118.1	1.3	5-0	1-3	1-2	5-3	6-3	2L
Bucks	6	3	0.667	120.6	118.1	2.5	4-1	2-2	2-1	5-2	6-3	1W
76ers	6	3	0.667	124	119.3	4.7	3-1	3-2	3-1	6-3	6-3	1W
Rockets	5	3	0.625	122.9	112.9	10	2-1	3-2	2-1	2-2	5-3	1L
Knicks	5	3	0.625	118.9	113.6	5.3	5-0	0-3	1-0	4-3	5-3	3W
Heat	6	4	0.6	124.1	118	6.1	4-0	2-4	2-1	3-1	6-4	2W
Timberwolves	5	4	0.556	118.8	115.9	2.9	2-2	3-2	2-1	2-3	5-4	1W
Trail Blazers	5	4	0.556	121.6	119.8	1.8	3-2	2-2	3-1	5-3	5-4	1L
Hawks	5	5	0.5	115.2	115	0.2	2-3	3-2	2-0	4-4	5-5	1W
Warriors	5	5	0.5	116.1	116.7	-0.6	4-0	1-5	3-1	5-3	5-5	2L
Raptors	5	5	0.5	119.3	117.1	2.2	2-2	3-3	0-1	4-2	5-5	1L
Magic	4	5	0.444	117	116.8	0.2	2-2	2-3	3-2	4-5	4-5	1W
Suns	4	5	0.444	116.7	118.2	-1.5	4-1	0-4	2-2	4-5	4-5	1W
Celtics	4	6	0.4	113	110.7	2.3	2-3	2-3	1-2	3-4	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	4	6	0.4	115.1	119.1	-4	3-4	1-2	2-1	3-3	4-6	1W
Clippers	3	5	0.375	110.5	115.1	-4.6	3-2	0-3	1-2	3-4	3-5	3L
Hornets	3	6	0.333	119	121	-2	2-2	1-4	1-3	2-4	3-6	2L
Kings	3	6	0.333	115.1	121.7	-6.6	2-2	1-4	1-2	2-5	3-6	1L
Jazz	3	6	0.333	112.1	120.1	-8	2-1	1-5	0-2	2-4	3-6	2L
Mavericks	3	7	0.3	106.5	113.3	-6.8	2-4	1-3	0-4	0-5	3-7	1W
Pelicans	2	7	0.222	109.1	121.3	-12.2	1-2	1-5	1-3	1-6	2-7	1L
Pacers	1	7	0.125	111.6	119.5	-7.9	1-4	0-3	0-1	0-3	1-7	2L
Nets	1	8	0.111	111.3	124.6	-13.3	0-5	1-3	0-1	1-5	1-8	1L
Wizards	1	9	0.1	111.4	128.4	-17	0-5	1-4	0-2	0-7	1-9	8L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak