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NBA Betting Preview: Bucks vs Rockets

The Milwaukee Bucks take the floor against the Houston Rockets in this NBA contest. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

The Bucks and the Rockets should be able to accumulate enough points for our prediction to win. We’re forecasting Over 217.5 and -112 are available for this outcome.

Milwaukee Bucks have lost their previous two on the road. Their most recent game was at home at Fiserv Forum where they recorded a 123-99 victory over Dallas Mavericks. Ryan Rollins led the way with 24 points, while Kyle Kuzma added 20 and A.J. Green chipped in 17.

Houston Rockets won their last game 111-94, making it three victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Toyota Center against New York Knicks. Offensively, Kevin Durant led the way, scoring 27, while Reed Sheppard added 20 and Amen Thompson 17.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets have claimed back-to-back victories over the Bucks. At Toyota Center they won 100-97 before winning 122-115 at Fiserv Forum. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Bucks land six wins.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W

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The Bucks have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 107.9 points, 38.8 rebounds, 24.3 assists, 8.0 steals and 3.8 blocks while shooting 46.6% from the field and 73.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 121.3 points and 43.6 rebounds per matchup.

Ryan Rollins is averaging 18.7 points, 5.5 assists and 2.7 (40.9%) 3-pointers made, while Jericho Sims averages 5.8 rebounds.

The Rockets have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 115.1 points, 47.8 rebounds, 28.9 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.8 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field and 77.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 109.3 points and 40.2 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 26.2 points, Amen Thompson 9.2 rebounds and Alperen Sengun 6.0 assists, while Reed Sheppard has an average of 3.2 (38.6%) 3-pointers made.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

Our Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our correct score angle and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

We’re forecasting that the two teams will produce a significant combined points total in this NBA game. Therefore, our pick is to take the -112 that there are Over 217.5 points.

Our expert basketball predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NBA stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Bucks vs Rockets stats:

• The 217.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Bucks games.
• The 217.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Bucks games.
• The 217.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Bucks games.
• The 217.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rockets games.
• The 217.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Rockets games.

Over 217.5 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucks 101 - 121 Rockets

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets 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.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Houston Rockets a 93% chance of winning this NBA game which means they’re overwhelming -1429 favorites with the sportsbooks. The market suggests that Milwaukee Bucks are least likely to win at +810.

17 is where the spread lies, with total points being 218.5 right now. A wager on the Totals allows basketball bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re going for Over 218.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Bucks

+810

Rockets

-1429

Point Spread

Bucks +17

-112

Rockets -17

-108

Total Points

Under 218.5

-110

Over 218.5

-110

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The Rockets have put together three in a row at Toyota Center. They have seven wins and three losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 112.60 points per contest and conceding 105.00.

The Bucks have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, scoring 106.50 points per matchup and conceding 116.50.

The previous meeting at Toyota Center saw the Rockets defeat the Bucks 100-97. In 7 meetings at Toyota Center, the Rockets have four wins to their name, with the Bucks having three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O217.5	U217.5
Houston Rockets Home Stats		7-3	217.60	112.60	105.00	4	6
Milwaukee Bucks Away Stats		4-6	223.00	106.50	116.50	6	4

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O217.5 = Games Over 217.5 Points
• U217.5 = Games Under 217.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Milwaukee Bucks Stats

Houston Rockets Stats

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +17 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +17 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -17 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -17 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 229.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 223.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 217.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 217.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 107.90 pts and allowed 121.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 106.50 pts and allowed 116.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 224.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 217.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 217.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 217.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 115.10 pts and allowed 109.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 112.60 pts and allowed 105.00 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 22.10 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 17.00 (39%)
• Free Throws Made: 12.70 (72.99%)
• Rebounds: Total 38.8, Offensive 9.00, Defensive 29.80
• Assists: 24.30
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 16.60
• Personal Fouls: 20.10

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 25.40 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.10 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 13.40 (76.14%)
• Rebounds: Total 40, Offensive 9.00, Defensive 31.00
• Assists: 24.20
• Blocks: 3.80
• Steals: 7.90
• Turnovers : 16.40
• Personal Fouls: 19.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.70 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.50 (36%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.20 (77.14%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.8, Offensive 14.40, Defensive 33.40
• Assists: 28.90
• Blocks: 5.80
• Steals: 8.10
• Turnovers : 14.20
• Personal Fouls: 17.00

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.40 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.50 (77.11%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.6, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 33.10
• Assists: 27.20
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 8.30
• Turnovers : 15.20
• Personal Fouls: 18.10

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
Celtics	50	25	0.667	114	106.9	7.1	26-11	24-14	9-5	31-15	7-3	1L
Knicks	48	28	0.632	116.5	110.5	6	27-9	21-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	3L
Raptors	42	33	0.56	114.3	112.2	2.1	21-16	21-17	4-10	30-17	6-4	1L
76ers	41	34	0.547	116.1	116.5	-0.4	21-17	20-17	9-7	24-24	6-4	1L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	47	28	0.627	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	23-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	2W
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	46	0.387	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-20	11-26	4-11	17-29	2-8	4L
Pacers	17	58	0.227	112.2	120.6	-8.4	11-27	6-31	3-10	13-33	2-8	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	43	33	0.566	118.2	116.2	2	23-16	20-17	8-6	24-22	8-2	2W
Magic	40	35	0.533	115.3	115.1	0.2	24-15	16-20	9-7	24-24	3-7	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Heat	40	36	0.526	120.2	117.8	2.4	24-14	16-22	7-7	24-22	3-7	1W
Wizards	17	58	0.227	112.5	123.9	-11.4	11-26	6-32	2-12	11-34	1-9	3L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Nuggets	48	28	0.632	121.3	116.6	4.7	24-13	24-15	8-5	30-16	8-2	6W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	38	38	0.5	115.3	116.1	-0.8	21-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	7-3	1W
Jazz	21	55	0.276	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-26	8-29	1-13	11-35	1-9	6L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	36	0.52	114	112.5	1.5	21-15	18-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	5W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Kings	19	57	0.25	110.7	121.1	-10.4	13-25	6-32	3-10	12-35	3-7	4L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Grizzlies	25	50	0.333	115	119.3	-4.3	14-24	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	50	25	0.667	114	106.9	7.1	26-11	24-14	9-5	31-15	7-3	1L
Knicks	48	28	0.632	116.5	110.5	6	27-9	21-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	3L
Cavaliers	47	28	0.627	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	23-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	2W
Hawks	43	33	0.566	118.2	116.2	2	23-16	20-17	8-6	24-22	8-2	2W
Raptors	42	33	0.56	114.3	112.2	2.1	21-16	21-17	4-10	30-17	6-4	1L
76ers	41	34	0.547	116.1	116.5	-0.4	21-17	20-17	9-7	24-24	6-4	1L
Magic	40	35	0.533	115.3	115.1	0.2	24-15	16-20	9-7	24-24	3-7	1W
Heat	40	36	0.526	120.2	117.8	2.4	24-14	16-22	7-7	24-22	3-7	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	46	0.387	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-20	11-26	4-11	17-29	2-8	4L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	58	0.227	112.5	123.9	-11.4	11-26	6-32	2-12	11-34	1-9	3L
Pacers	17	58	0.227	112.2	120.6	-8.4	11-27	6-31	3-10	13-33	2-8	1W

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Nuggets	48	28	0.632	121.3	116.6	4.7	24-13	24-15	8-5	30-16	8-2	6W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
Clippers	39	36	0.52	114	112.5	1.5	21-15	18-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	5W
Trail Blazers	38	38	0.5	115.3	116.1	-0.8	21-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	7-3	1W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Grizzlies	25	50	0.333	115	119.3	-4.3	14-24	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	55	0.276	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-26	8-29	1-13	11-35	1-9	6L
Kings	19	57	0.25	110.7	121.1	-10.4	13-25	6-32	3-10	12-35	3-7	4L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	60	16	0.789	118.6	107.6	11	32-7	28-9	11-3	37-9	9-1	3W
Spurs	57	18	0.76	119.5	111.3	8.2	29-7	28-11	12-3	32-14	9-1	9W
Pistons	55	21	0.724	117.5	109.6	7.9	30-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	7-3	1W
Celtics	50	25	0.667	114	106.9	7.1	26-11	24-14	9-5	31-15	7-3	1L
Lakers	49	26	0.653	116.7	114.7	2	25-12	24-14	8-7	30-16	9-1	3W
Nuggets	48	28	0.632	121.3	116.6	4.7	24-13	24-15	8-5	30-16	8-2	6W
Knicks	48	28	0.632	116.5	110.5	6	27-9	21-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	3L
Cavaliers	47	28	0.627	119.4	115.1	4.3	24-14	23-14	10-5	30-18	7-3	2W
Rockets	46	29	0.613	114.4	109.9	4.5	26-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	3W
Timberwolves	46	29	0.613	117.9	114.1	3.8	25-14	21-15	9-7	29-21	6-4	1W
Hawks	43	33	0.566	118.2	116.2	2	23-16	20-17	8-6	24-22	8-2	2W
Raptors	42	33	0.56	114.3	112.2	2.1	21-16	21-17	4-10	30-17	6-4	1L
Suns	42	34	0.553	112.9	111.1	1.8	24-15	18-19	10-6	27-21	3-7	1L
76ers	41	34	0.547	116.1	116.5	-0.4	21-17	20-17	9-7	24-24	6-4	1L
Magic	40	35	0.533	115.3	115.1	0.2	24-15	16-20	9-7	24-24	3-7	1W
Hornets	40	36	0.526	116.1	111.4	4.7	19-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	1W
Heat	40	36	0.526	120.2	117.8	2.4	24-14	16-22	7-7	24-22	3-7	1W
Clippers	39	36	0.52	114	112.5	1.5	21-15	18-21	8-6	22-23	6-4	5W
Trail Blazers	38	38	0.5	115.3	116.1	-0.8	21-17	17-21	7-8	25-21	7-3	1W
Warriors	36	39	0.48	114.9	114.9	0	21-15	15-24	6-6	23-23	4-6	1L
Bucks	30	45	0.4	110.6	116.6	-6	17-21	13-24	9-6	20-27	3-7	1W
Bulls	29	46	0.387	116.3	121.1	-4.8	18-20	11-26	4-11	17-29	2-8	4L
Grizzlies	25	50	0.333	115	119.3	-4.3	14-24	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	1L
Pelicans	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	16-23	9-28	7-9	16-31	4-6	5L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	55	0.276	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-26	8-29	1-13	11-35	1-9	6L
Kings	19	57	0.25	110.7	121.1	-10.4	13-25	6-32	3-10	12-35	3-7	4L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	17	58	0.227	112.2	120.6	-8.4	11-27	6-31	3-10	13-33	2-8	1W
Wizards	17	58	0.227	112.5	123.9	-11.4	11-26	6-32	2-12	11-34	1-9	3L

• 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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