Need a Bucks vs. Rockets prediction? We’ve got what you need, as the Rockets hit the road to face the Bucks on Sunday, Dec 17 at 7:00 ET. The current total stands at 230.5, with the Bucks being favored by 6.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Bucks vs. Rockets player props and predictions.
Bucks vs. Rockets Odds
- Spread: Bucks -6.5
- Total 230.5
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Dec 17
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee WI
- TV: BSW
Rockets Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Rockets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 5-0 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Rockets have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 5-4-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 108 points per game in this stretch.
- The Rockets have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Bucks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last three home contests, Milwaukee has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 120 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a straight up record of 8-2 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Do the Rockets Have What It Takes on the Road?
Heading into today’s game, the Rockets are 13-9 overall and have won five straight games. In the Western Conference, the Rockets are currently 7th and are 2nd in the Southwest division.
The Rockets offense is coming off a game in which they scored 103 points vs. the Grizzlies. Overall their field goal percentage was 36.4% while connecting on 11 threes. Offensively, the Rockets hold a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, placing them 24th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 19th in terms of percentage and 15th in three-pointers made.
Coming into the game, the Rockets defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 27.3% of their games. Currently, they are 1st in the NBA at 105.1 points per game allowed.
In the terms of takeaways, Rockets are causing 12.8 turnovers per game, ranking 11th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 26th in rejections, averaging 4.4 blocked shots each game.
Can the Bucks Deliver Being Favored at Home?
As they prepare for today’s game, the Bucks want to build on their three-game winning streak. Overall, the team is 18-7 and 2nd in the Eastern Conference. In the Central division, the Bucks are in 1st place.
Milwaukee’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 146 points against the Pistons. They had an overall field goal percentage of 56.8% and made 27/32 free throws. Damian Lillard led the team in scoring, putting up 33 points. Additionally, Bobby Portis contributed 31 points for the Bucks.
The Bucks’ defense is presently ranked 23rd in the league, allowing an average of 119.2 points per contest.
On two point field goal attempts, the Bucks’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 53.6% and allowing 34.9% from beyond the arc.
Bucks vs. Rockets Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Alperen Sengün and his points prop of 18.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -125.
Our projections have Alperen Sengun going 7/14 from the field on his way to 19 points. Our recommended bet is to take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -105.
- The Prop: Alperen Sengun Over 18.5 Points (-105)
Bucks vs. Rockets Predictions
The Bucks are our pick to not only win with a projected score of 113-104. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Bucks at -6.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 230.5, and our model predicts the Rockets and Bucks to score a combined 217 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Bucks -6.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook