The Spurs are gearing up for a showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, Jan 4. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 7:30 ET and will be broadcast on TNT. Milwaukee comes into this matchup as 9.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 247.5. Will the Bucks manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Spurs vs. Bucks player props and predictions.
Spurs vs. Bucks Odds
- Spread: Bucks -9.5
- Total 247.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Jan 4
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio TX
- TV: TNT
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.
- Through their last ten road games, Milwaukee has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 127 points per game.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 7-3 straight up.
Spurs Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Spurs have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 107 points per game in this stretch.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 2-8. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.
Can the Milwaukee Offense Score Enough on the Road?
With a 24-10 overall record, the Bucks are looking to snap their two game losing streak as they take on the Spurs. When playing against teams from the Eastern Conference, the Bucks are 20-10 compared to going 4-0 in non-conference games.
In their most recent game vs. the Pacers, the Bucks put up 130 points, surpassing their season average of 124.8 points per game. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks in scoring with 26 points, while Damian Lillard chipped in 23 points.
So far this season, the Bucks have been a middle-of-the-pack defense, allowing 119.7 points per game (24th). On the road, they have been slightly worse, giving up 120.7 points per game (23rd).
Over their last five games, Milwaukee has been even worse on the defensive end, allowing 125.2 points per game (28th). However, they have been excellent at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 24.2% from deep over that stretch (1st).
On the season, opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 55.9% of games vs. the Bucks. Overall, Milwaukee is 6th in three-point shooting percentage allowed (32.9%).
Is a Home Win Possible for the Spurs?
Heading into their matchup with the Bucks, the Spurs are 5-28 on the season and are hoping to end a three game skid. In the Western Conference, the Spurs are currently in 15th place and are 5th in the Southwest division.
In their most recent game, the Spurs had a difficult time scoring, finishing with 98 points. In that game, they shot 42.4% from the field. On the season, the Spurs have been struggling offensively, shooting 45% from the field. When it comes to free throws, the Spurs rank 29th in makes and have a free throw percentage of 77%.
So far this season, the San Antonio Spurs have struggled on the defensive end, allowing 122.8 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. When playing at home, they have given up 124.6 points per game, which is 28th in the league.
Over their last five games, the Spurs have been slightly better on defense, allowing 121.8 points per game. During this stretch, opponents have shot 46.9% from the field and 38.9% from three-point range.
For the season, opposing teams have made 14.4 three-pointers per game against San Antonio, which is 30th in the NBA. In terms of steals, the Spurs are 24th at 6.9 per game.
Spurs vs. Bucks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Devin Vassell and his points prop of 19.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. In this game against the Spurs, we suggest betting on the under for Devin Vassell and his points prop set at 19.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 19.
- The Prop: Devin Vassell Under 19.5 Points (-110)
Spurs vs. Bucks Predictions
Not only do we have the Bucks winning this one by a score of 116-103, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Bucks at -9.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 247.5 and given that our model is projecting 219 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Bucks -9.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook