If you’re on the hunt for predictions regarding Nets vs. Bucks, look no further. The Bucks are hitting the road to challenge the Nets on Wednesday, Dec 27 at 7:30 ET. Currently, the total is 240.5, with Bucks being favored by 4.5. Check out our Nets vs. Bucks player props and predictions.
Nets vs. Bucks Odds
- Spread: Bucks -4.5
- Total 240.5
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 27
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn NY
- TV: YES
Bucks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Milwaukee has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 122 points per game while allowing 120. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
- Against the spread, the Bucks have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 4-1 straight up.
Nets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Brooklyn has an ATS record of 3-7 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Nets have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Is A Road Victory Likely for Favored Milwaukee?
Coming into today’s matchup against the Nets, the Bucks are looking to stay above .500. So far, they are 22-8 overall. When playing on the road, the Bucks are 6-6 this season compared to 16-2 at home.
The Bucks’ offense finished with 122 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 124.5 points per contest. The team’s top scorer is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 30.8, while Damian Lillard also carries a PPG average of 26.2 into the game.
Looking at the Bucks defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 119.1 points per game (23).
The Milwaukee defense has allowed opponents to shoot 34.3% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.1% of their field goal attempts vs. Milwaukee.
Will Brooklyn Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
With a win in their next game versus the Bucks, the Nets will go above .500 and improve their record of 15-15. In the Eastern Conference, the Nets are 9th and are 4th in the Atlantic Division.
In their most recent game, the Nets’ offense tallied 118 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 116 points per game. Leading the team in scoring was Cameron Johnson with 24 points. Mikal Bridges also added 21 points for the Nets.
Brooklyn’s defense is currently in line with the NBA average for points allowed, allowing an average of 115.4 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 52.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.1% of their three-point attempts.
Nets vs. Bucks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Cam Thomas and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -115. Our projections have Cam Thomas finishing with a stat line of 21 points, 2 and 3 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 24.5.
- The Prop: Cam Thomas Under 24.5 Points (-115)
Nets vs. Bucks Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Bucks to secure the win, with an expected final score of 116-110. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -4.5.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 240.5, and our model projects the Bucks and Nets to reach a combined total of 226 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Bucks -4.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook