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Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Predictions

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Bucks +8.5 @ -120

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We’re expecting a spirited performance from the Bucks which leads us to backing them against the spread when meeting the Rockets. They should be able to cover the +8.5 line where -120 can be found.

Our expert Rockets vs Bucks predictions include our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Pick. Scroll down for a detailed breakdown of each play.

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The Houston Rockets go head-to-head with the Milwaukee Bucks in this NBA clash.

Houston Rockets made it four consecutive wins after a 120-110 home success over Atlanta Hawks at Toyota Center. Alperen Sengun led the way with 29 points, while Kevin Durant added 22 and Jabari Smith chipped in 16.

Milwaukee Bucks last game saw them claim a 110-102 home win over Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum. Tyler Herro racked up 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Ryan Rollins had 19 points and Kyle Kuzma 17.

H2H: 119-113 Victory for Rockets in Previous H2H Clash

It was the Rockets who came out on top when they last played the Bucks. At Toyota Center, a 119-113 win was recorded. The Rockets have three straight wins against the Bucks. They’ve also claimed 5 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	4	0	1	120.8	111	9.8	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	4-0	4W
Bucks	1	3	0.25	116.8	122.3	-5.5	1-1	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-3	1W

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The Rockets have 6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 107.5 points, 43.0 rebounds, 23.9 assists, 10.8 steals and 5.2 blocks while shooting 44.8% from the field and 78.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 105.1 points and 39.9 rebounds per matchup.

Alperen Sengun is averaging 22.0 points, 9.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists, while Jabari Smith averages 2.8 (38.4%) 3-pointers made.

The Bucks have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 113.1 points, 44.7 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field and 70.3% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 120.4 points and 42.2 rebounds.

A.J. Green is averaging 13.9 points and 4.2 (48.8%) 3-pointers made. Kyle Kuzma has an average of 4.6 rebounds and Ousmane Dieng 3.8 assists.

Best Bet

With Bucks capable of remaining close to the favorites, backing them on the spread could be the way forward. Odds of -120 is available that the +8.5 is covered in this NBA showdown.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +8.5 line has been covered by Bucks in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Bucks in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Bucks in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Bucks in 10 consecutive games against Rockets.

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Bucks +8.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 54.6% prospect of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets 114 - 108 Bucks

The Rockets are capable of landing a victory and we’re going for a correct score line of 114-108 at huge odds. There’s a big return that can be achieved with this wager.

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Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this NBA game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Houston Rockets are -294 favorites to win and that means a 75% chance of landing a victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Milwaukee Bucks are trading at +240.

There is a spread of 8.5 and total points has a line of 227.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Under 227.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Moneyline

Rockets

-294

Bucks

+240

Point Spread

Rockets -8.5

-102

Bucks +8.5

-120

Total Points

Under 227.5

-110

Over 227.5

-110

The Bucks own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 117.30 points per contest and conceding 118.90.

The Rockets have chalked up three consecutive victories on their travels. They own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 games away from home, averaging 112.30 points on offense and surrendering 106.70 on defense.

The last time these teams met at Fiserv Forum, the Rockets came out on top 122-115 against the Bucks. Looking back at the past 7 head-to-head meetings at Fiserv Forum, the Bucks have posted six victories, with the Rockets earning one.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O227.5	U227.5
Milwaukee Bucks Home Stats		5-5	236.20	117.30	118.90	7	3
Houston Rockets Away Stats		7-3	219.00	112.30	106.70	4	6

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O227.5 = Games Over 227.5 Points
• U227.5 = Games Under 227.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

Milwaukee Bucks Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 212.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 219.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 227.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 227.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 107.50 pts and allowed 105.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 112.30 pts and allowed 106.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 233.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 236.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 227.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 227.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.10 pts and allowed 120.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 117.30 pts and allowed 118.90 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.40 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 10.80 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.30 (78.68%)
• Rebounds: Total 43, Offensive 13.10, Defensive 29.90
• Assists: 23.90
• Blocks: 5.20
• Steals: 10.80
• Turnovers : 14.20
• Personal Fouls: 21.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.30 (51%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 19.10 (83.04%)
• Rebounds: Total 47, Offensive 15.70, Defensive 31.30
• Assists: 26.80
• Blocks: 5.70
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 20.00

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 24.60 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 16.40 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 14.70 (70.33%)
• Rebounds: Total 44.7, Offensive 11.80, Defensive 32.90
• Assists: 27.10
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 6.10
• Turnovers : 16.70
• Personal Fouls: 21.80

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 23.70 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 19.00 (42%)
• Free Throws Made: 12.90 (70.49%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.5, Offensive 9.90, Defensive 32.60
• Assists: 27.40
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 7.40
• Turnovers : 15.30
• Personal Fouls: 20.90

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	3	1	0.75	110	107	3	2-1	1-0	1-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Raptors	2	1	0.667	113.7	103.7	10	1-0	1-1	0-0	2-0	2-1	1L
Celtics	3	1	0.75	119.8	111.8	8	3-0	0-1	2-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Knicks	1	3	0.25	104	105.3	-1.3	1-2	0-1	0-2	1-3	1-3	1W
Nets	0	4	0	114.3	124	-9.7	0-2	0-2	0-1	0-4	0-4	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	3	1	0.75	113	107	6	1-0	2-1	0-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Cavaliers	2	1	0.667	119.3	120	-0.7	2-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	2-1	2W
Pacers	2	2	0.5	116.5	115	1.5	0-1	2-1	0-1	1-1	2-2	1L
Bulls	1	3	0.25	110.8	129.5	-18.7	0-1	1-2	1-0	1-3	1-3	2L
Bucks	1	3	0.25	116.8	122.3	-5.5	1-1	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-3	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hornets	3	1	0.75	104	111	-7	2-1	1-0	2-1	3-1	3-1	2W
Hawks	2	2	0.5	121	111.8	9.2	0-1	2-1	2-0	2-0	2-2	2L
Wizards	2	2	0.5	114.3	114.5	-0.2	1-1	1-1	0-1	2-2	2-2	1L
Magic	1	2	0.333	109.7	116.3	-6.6	0-2	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-2	1W
Heat	0	4	0	109	121.8	-12.8	0-3	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-4	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	4	0	1	111.3	100.8	10.5	3-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	4-0	4W
Trail Blazers	2	0	1	126	101.5	24.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Timberwolves	3	1	0.75	122	105	17	1-0	2-1	0-0	0-0	3-1	1L
Nuggets	1	2	0.333	113	121.7	-8.7	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-2	1-2	1L
Jazz	1	3	0.25	112.8	121	-8.2	1-2	0-1	0-0	1-3	1-3	2L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	3	0	1	128	115	13	2-0	1-0	2-0	3-0	3-0	3W
Clippers	1	2	0.333	113	109.7	3.3	1-0	0-2	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Suns	1	2	0.333	109.3	123.7	-14.4	1-0	0-2	1-0	1-2	1-2	1L
Warriors	1	3	0.25	117.3	120.8	-3.5	0-1	1-2	0-2	1-3	1-3	1W
Kings	0	4	0	107.8	125.5	-17.7	0-2	0-2	0-1	0-4	0-4	4L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	4	0	1	120.8	111	9.8	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	4-0	4W
Grizzlies	4	0	1	116.8	107	9.8	1-0	3-0	0-0	4-0	4-0	4W
Spurs	2	2	0.5	116.5	109.8	6.7	1-2	1-0	1-1	2-2	2-2	2W
Mavericks	2	2	0.5	112.5	116	-3.5	0-1	2-1	0-2	0-2	2-2	1W
Pelicans	0	3	0	124.7	128	-3.3	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-2	0-3	3L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	3	1	0.75	119.8	111.8	8	3-0	0-1	2-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Pistons	3	1	0.75	113	107	6	1-0	2-1	0-0	3-1	3-1	1L
76ers	3	1	0.75	110	107	3	2-1	1-0	1-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Hornets	3	1	0.75	104	111	-7	2-1	1-0	2-1	3-1	3-1	2W
Raptors	2	1	0.667	113.7	103.7	10	1-0	1-1	0-0	2-0	2-1	1L
Cavaliers	2	1	0.667	119.3	120	-0.7	2-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	2-1	2W
Hawks	2	2	0.5	121	111.8	9.2	0-1	2-1	2-0	2-0	2-2	2L
Wizards	2	2	0.5	114.3	114.5	-0.2	1-1	1-1	0-1	2-2	2-2	1L
Pacers	2	2	0.5	116.5	115	1.5	0-1	2-1	0-1	1-1	2-2	1L
Magic	1	2	0.333	109.7	116.3	-6.6	0-2	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-2	1W
Knicks	1	3	0.25	104	105.3	-1.3	1-2	0-1	0-2	1-3	1-3	1W
Bulls	1	3	0.25	110.8	129.5	-18.7	0-1	1-2	1-0	1-3	1-3	2L
Bucks	1	3	0.25	116.8	122.3	-5.5	1-1	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-3	1W
Nets	0	4	0	114.3	124	-9.7	0-2	0-2	0-1	0-4	0-4	4L
Heat	0	4	0	109	121.8	-12.8	0-3	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-4	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	4	0	1	120.8	111	9.8	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	4-0	4W
Thunder	4	0	1	111.3	100.8	10.5	3-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	4-0	4W
Grizzlies	4	0	1	116.8	107	9.8	1-0	3-0	0-0	4-0	4-0	4W
Lakers	3	0	1	128	115	13	2-0	1-0	2-0	3-0	3-0	3W
Trail Blazers	2	0	1	126	101.5	24.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Timberwolves	3	1	0.75	122	105	17	1-0	2-1	0-0	0-0	3-1	1L
Mavericks	2	2	0.5	112.5	116	-3.5	0-1	2-1	0-2	0-2	2-2	1W
Spurs	2	2	0.5	116.5	109.8	6.7	1-2	1-0	1-1	2-2	2-2	2W
Clippers	1	2	0.333	113	109.7	3.3	1-0	0-2	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Nuggets	1	2	0.333	113	121.7	-8.7	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-2	1-2	1L
Suns	1	2	0.333	109.3	123.7	-14.4	1-0	0-2	1-0	1-2	1-2	1L
Warriors	1	3	0.25	117.3	120.8	-3.5	0-1	1-2	0-2	1-3	1-3	1W
Jazz	1	3	0.25	112.8	121	-8.2	1-2	0-1	0-0	1-3	1-3	2L
Pelicans	0	3	0	124.7	128	-3.3	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-2	0-3	3L
Kings	0	4	0	107.8	125.5	-17.7	0-2	0-2	0-1	0-4	0-4	4L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	4	0	1	120.8	111	9.8	2-0	2-0	2-0	2-0	4-0	4W
Lakers	3	0	1	128	115	13	2-0	1-0	2-0	3-0	3-0	3W
Grizzlies	4	0	1	116.8	107	9.8	1-0	3-0	0-0	4-0	4-0	4W
Thunder	4	0	1	111.3	100.8	10.5	3-0	1-0	1-0	4-0	4-0	4W
Trail Blazers	2	0	1	126	101.5	24.5	1-0	1-0	0-0	2-0	2-0	2W
Celtics	3	1	0.75	119.8	111.8	8	3-0	0-1	2-0	3-1	3-1	3W
Hornets	3	1	0.75	104	111	-7	2-1	1-0	2-1	3-1	3-1	2W
Pistons	3	1	0.75	113	107	6	1-0	2-1	0-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Timberwolves	3	1	0.75	122	105	17	1-0	2-1	0-0	0-0	3-1	1L
76ers	3	1	0.75	110	107	3	2-1	1-0	1-0	3-1	3-1	1L
Cavaliers	2	1	0.667	119.3	120	-0.7	2-0	0-1	0-0	1-1	2-1	2W
Raptors	2	1	0.667	113.7	103.7	10	1-0	1-1	0-0	2-0	2-1	1L
Hawks	2	2	0.5	121	111.8	9.2	0-1	2-1	2-0	2-0	2-2	2L
Mavericks	2	2	0.5	112.5	116	-3.5	0-1	2-1	0-2	0-2	2-2	1W
Pacers	2	2	0.5	116.5	115	1.5	0-1	2-1	0-1	1-1	2-2	1L
Spurs	2	2	0.5	116.5	109.8	6.7	1-2	1-0	1-1	2-2	2-2	2W
Wizards	2	2	0.5	114.3	114.5	-0.2	1-1	1-1	0-1	2-2	2-2	1L
Nuggets	1	2	0.333	113	121.7	-8.7	1-1	0-1	0-1	1-2	1-2	1L
Clippers	1	2	0.333	113	109.7	3.3	1-0	0-2	1-1	1-2	1-2	2L
Magic	1	2	0.333	109.7	116.3	-6.6	0-2	1-0	0-1	1-1	1-2	1W
Suns	1	2	0.333	109.3	123.7	-14.4	1-0	0-2	1-0	1-2	1-2	1L
Bulls	1	3	0.25	110.8	129.5	-18.7	0-1	1-2	1-0	1-3	1-3	2L
Warriors	1	3	0.25	117.3	120.8	-3.5	0-1	1-2	0-2	1-3	1-3	1W
Bucks	1	3	0.25	116.8	122.3	-5.5	1-1	0-2	1-1	1-3	1-3	1W
Knicks	1	3	0.25	104	105.3	-1.3	1-2	0-1	0-2	1-3	1-3	1W
Jazz	1	3	0.25	112.8	121	-8.2	1-2	0-1	0-0	1-3	1-3	2L
Nets	0	4	0	114.3	124	-9.7	0-2	0-2	0-1	0-4	0-4	4L
Heat	0	4	0	109	121.8	-12.8	0-3	0-1	0-1	0-2	0-4	4L
Pelicans	0	3	0	124.7	128	-3.3	0-1	0-2	0-0	0-2	0-3	3L
Kings	0	4	0	107.8	125.5	-17.7	0-2	0-2	0-1	0-4	0-4	4L

• 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

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