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The Milwaukee Bucks (11-11) and Brooklyn Nets (10-13) battle Sunday. Tip-off from Barclays Center is set for 3:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Milwaukee won 3-0 last season
Milwaukee lost 111-105 at the Boston Celtics Friday, but covered as an 8-point underdog. The star-studded duo of G Damian Lillard and F Giannis Antetokounmpo did its job against Boston, scoring 31 and 30 points, but they got little help from the rest of the team as no other Bucks player reached 15 points. The Bucks were also outscored 33-23 in the final quarter to allow Boston to complete the comeback.
Brooklyn picked up a 99-90 win over the Indiana Pacers Wednesday while covering as a 3.5-point underdog. F Cameron Johnson led the way with 26 points. The win ended a 3-game losing streak for the Nets.
Bucks at Nets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 6:02 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bucks -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Nets +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -6.5 (-115) | Nets +6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 218.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Bucks at Nets key injuries
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
- F Khris Middleton (ankle) probable
- F Taurean Prince (illness) probable
Nets
- G Cam Thomas (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Bucks at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 112, Nets 106
Moneyline
PASS.
The Bucks will beat the Nets and cover as -275 favorites, but they are never worth the risk of betting on when favored this heavily. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
BET NETS +6.5 (-105).
Brooklyn has covered the spread in both of its last 2 matchups against Milwaukee and is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. The Nets are also the better ATS team, going 14-8-1 ATS while the Bucks are 9-12-1 ATS this season.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 218.5 (-105).
The Under has hit in each of Brooklyn’s last 3 games and is 12-11 for the Nets this year. For Milwaukee, the Under is 2-0 in its last 2 games and 13-9 this season. The Under has also hit in 6 of the last 9 meetings between these squads.
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