The Milwaukee Bucks (54-12) will take on the Houston Rockets (41-24) Sunday at the ESPN Wide Wolrd of Sports Arena in Reunion, Fla., for an 8:30 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Bucks-Rockets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Bucks vs. Rockets: Key injuries
Bucks
- PG Eric Bledsoe (conditioning) out
- SF Pat Connaughton (conditioning) out
Rockets
- SG Eric Gordon (ankle) out
- SF Bruno Caboclo (ankle) out
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Bucks vs. Rockets: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at noon ET.
Prediction
Bucks 120, Rockets 115
Moneyline (ML)
The BUCKS (-189) are sizable favorites over the Rockets (+155). Milwaukee was impressive in their first game in the NBA bubble, beating the Celtics 119-112 Friday. They will face a tough Rockets team Sunday night. Houston scored 153 points in an overtime win against the Dallas Mavericks Friday.
While the Rockets certainly have enough offensive firepower to win any game, the Bucks have the NBA’s best record for a reason. They have the defenders to play against any offense. Expect this to be a close game throughout, but for the No. 1-seeded Bucks to ultimately win this game.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The BUCKS -4.5 (-110) are two-basket favorites over the Rockets. While Houston has won their last two games, they actually struggled quite a bit against the spread this season. The Rockets are just 30-34-1 ATS during the 2019-2020 NBA season and they have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games.
Milwaukee, on the other hand, has been fantastic against the spread despite being favorites in nearly every contest. They are an impressive 37-29 ATS. Considering this spread is fairly low, expect the Bucks to cover the 4.5 points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this interconference matchup is set at 243.5 points. Both sides are averaging 118.7 points per game and excel in all phases of offensive production. The Bucks also possess one of the league’s best defense and have the size and length to potentially slow down the Rockets.
While you should expect a ton of points to be scored in this contest, look for the UNDER 243.5 (-110) to hit as the Bucks will likely try to slow down the pace. Don’t be surprised if both teams score more than 115 points, but expect the under to ultimately hit.
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