Rockets at Bucks: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

Even without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks (-10.5) are still moderately favored over Houston thanks to the likely return of Khris Middleton.

The Houston Rockets are on Game 3 of a five-game road trip with Wednesday’s matchup in Milwaukee, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ve got the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as all the information you need to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook.

The Rockets-Bucks game tips off at 7 p.m. CST and can be viewed or streamed via AT&T SportsNet Southwest and NBA League Pass.

When the Rockets last faced the Bucks on Friday, Dec. 10, they entered on a seven-game winning streak and were, improbably, the NBA’s hottest team. But since losing at home that night to the defending champions, Houston has slipped back toward its expected rebuilding path, with only two wins over the team’s latest seven-game stretch.

In that earlier meeting, Giannis Antetokounmpo took over with 41 points and 17 rebounds while making 15-of-19 shots (78.9%) overall. This time, though, the two-time league MVP isn’t expected to be available due to a stint in the NBA’s health and safety protocols. On paper, that could be an opening for Christian Wood and the Rockets to make amends.