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Houston Rockets at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Houston Rockets at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Houston Rockets (10-4) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (4-9) Monday. Tip-off from Fiserv Forum is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1

Houston has won 5 games in a row after destroying the Chicago Bulls 143-107 Sunday, covering as a 5-point road favorite. G Fred VanVleet scored a game-high 28 points while C Alperen Sengun had a triple-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.

Milwaukee snapped a 2-game winning streak with a 115-114 loss at the Charlotte Hornets Saturday as a 4-point road favorite. F Taurean Prince scored a team-high 23 points while F Giannis Antetokounmpo added a triple-double with 22 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists.

Rockets at Bucks 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 10:59 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockets +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Bucks -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rockets +3.5 (-115) | Bucks -3.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rockets at Bucks key injuries

Rockets

(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)

C Stevens Adams (knee) out

Bucks

F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
G Damian Lillard (concussion) probable
F Khris Middleton (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Rockets at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockets 111, Bucks 107

Moneyline

BET ROCKETS (+135).

Houston has won 7 of its last 8 games overall and 3 of its last 4 on the road. It has been playing well on both ends of the court, scoring 125 or more points in back-to-back games and allowing 107 or fewer in 8 of its last 10.

While the Bucks should get Lillard back Monday, they have still dropped 7 of their last 10 games.

Against the spread

PASS.

The Houston moneyline has the best value.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 224.5 (-110).

The Rockets have hit the Under in 3 of their last 5 games, limiting opponents to 107 or fewer points in 5 straight.

The Bucks have hit the Under in 4 of their last 6 games and scored 107 or fewer points in 3 of their last 5.

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Houston Rockets at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Houston Rockets at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Milwaukee Bucks (1-0) welcome the Houston Rockets (0-2) to Fiserv Forum Saturday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Bucks opened their season up with a 90-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday. Without their 2nd-leading scorer and on the road, Milwaukee entered that battle as 4.5-point underdogs and covered.

Milwaukee is led by two-time MVP and 6-time All-NBA F Giannis Antetokounmpo. G Jrue Holiday, who is a former All-Defensive team member, is another name to keep an eye on.

The Rockets don’t have championship expectations but are laced with young talent, including 2021 No. 2 overall pick G Jalen Green and 2022 No. 3 overall pick F Jabari Smith Jr.

The Rockets lost 129-122 as 7.5-point underdogs to the Memphis Grizzlies Friday with Green putting up 33 points. 2021 No. 16 overall pick C Alperen Şengün has been a key factor off the bench, averaging 19 points per game.

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Rockets at Bucks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at noon ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockets +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Bucks -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rockets +13.5 (-112) | Bucks -13.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Rockets at Bucks key injuries

Rockets

Not yet submitted (no key injuries expected)

Bucks

F Pat Connaughton (calf) out
F Joe Ingles (knee) out
G Khris Middleton (wrist) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Rockets at Bucks picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 118, Rockets 110

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s not much value in even considering the Rockets in this position, but I would prefer them with the points here.

Against the spread

BET ROCKETS +13.5 (-112).

Houston has lost to 2 playoff-caliber teams. The Atlanta Hawks and Grizzlies both have championship aspirations, much like the Bucks.

The Rockets have lost by 10 or fewer points to both teams. Houston has veterans like G Eric Gordon to provide leadership and also has rising stars like G Kevin Porter Jr.

Smith Jr. may get the call to guard Antetokounmpo, and with a 7-foot-2 wingspan, he may have some success.

Milwaukee was 15-28 ATS as a home favorite last season and aren’t 13.5 points better than Houston, especially without Middleton on the court.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 230.5 (-110).

Milwaukee was 22-21 O/U as a home favorite last season.

With the Rockets having the worst defensive rating last season and sitting 28th through 2 games this year, the Bucks, which have several sharpshooters, should find their rhythm.

The Rockets are going to want to push the pace with their young guns as well. They are 9th in pace through 2 games.

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Houston Rockets at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Houston Rockets at Milwaukee Bucks odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Rockets (10-21) travel to Fiserv Forum Wednesday to take on the Milwaukee Bucks (19-13). Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Rockets vs. Bucks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Rockets are coming into this game having covered 6 of their last 9 games. Houston may be without star C Christian Wood, though, but key scorer Eric Gordon should be active. The Rockets are 16-14-1 ATS this season.

The Bucks, who will be down their two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, has been 13-19 ATS this season. Milwaukee is down 3 starters from a season ago, but Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday should be able to carry them.

With those two active, the Bucks will enter as heavy favorites.

Rockets at Bucks odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:20 p.m. ET.

Money line: Rockets +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Bucks -540 (bet $540 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rockets +9.5 (-120) | Bucks -9.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rockets at Bucks key injuries

Rockets

G Jalen Green (hamstring) out
G Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) out
C Christian Wood (knee) questionable

Bucks

F Bobby Portis (health and safety protocols) out
F Giannis Antetokounmpo (health and safety protocols) out

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Rockets at Bucks odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Bucks 115, Rockets 102

Money line

PASS on the money line. At home, the Bucks should come out with relative ease, but there is still very little value in betting them at -540.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the BUCKS -9.5 (-105) as Holiday has been dominant on both sides of the court. His impact should be a key difference-maker in the outcome of this game.

Holiday is averaging over 28 points per game over his last 3. He has taken his game to the next level, and the Rockets won’t have an answer for the dynamic Bucks backcourt.

The Rockets rank 26th in defensive rating. The Rockets also allow their opponents to shoot the fifth-most threes. The Bucks thrive off three-point shooting and should abuse that Houston weakness.

Ultimately, I’d likely pass if Wood does play and proceed to bet on Milwaukee if he’s sidelined.

Over/Under

BET on the UNDER 224.5 (-110). The last time these two teams took the court, the Bucks won 123-114. The Rockets covered the 9.5-point spread.

However, Antetokounmpo dropped 41 points. He won’t be active. Wood had 21 while Garrison Mathews also dropped 6 triples. Two of those players could be out, and Mathews will likely not be as scorching hot.

With that in mind, I’d rather play the Under here. Also, the Bucks are 12-20 on the total this season. It has been far more profitable to bet their Under.

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