The Milwaukee Bucks (22-9) will take on the Brooklyn Nets (20-12) on Friday at Barclays Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. Nets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Bucks suffered a 114-106 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday as they failed to cover as 2-point underdogs on the road. Milwaukee has still won 3 of its last 5 games entering the anticipated matchup against Brooklyn.
The Nets cruised to a 143-113 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday to cover as 10.5-point favorites at home. Brooklyn is on a 7-game winning streak and the team has won 9 of its last 10 games.
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Bucks at Nets odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:07 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bucks +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Nets -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bucks +2.5 (-110) | Nets -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Bucks at Nets key injuries
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
- F Khris Middleton (knee) doubtful
Nets
- None
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bucks at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 119, Nets 115
Moneyline
Even though Middleton isn’t expected to suit up on Friday night, BUCKS (+125) is a solid wager in this game. The Nets have certainly looked great in recent weeks, but it’s tough betting against Antetokounmpo following a loss.
Against the spread
Being that I took them to win, BUCKS +2.5 (-110) is where I’m going in this game. It should be a close contest on Friday night.
The Bucks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a loss. Also, the Bucks are 19-6-1 ATS in the last 26 road meetings against the Nets and 36-16-1 ATS in the last 53 meetings overall.
Over/Under
OVER 228.5 (-115) is an intriguing bet in this game as both teams are capable of scoring points in bunches. There have been 229-plus points scored in 4 of the last 5 matchups between the Bucks and the Nets.
The Bucks have hit the Over in 4 of their last 5 games overall. Meanwhile, the Nets have hit the Over in 6 of their last 7 games overall.
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