The Milwaukee Bucks (11-15) and Brooklyn Nets (6-18) meet Sunday. Tip-off from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, is scheduled for 6 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: Bucks lead 1-0
The Bucks beat the Boston Celtics 116-101 Thursday, covering as 9.5-point home underdogs with the Under (222.5) cashing. F Kyle Kuzma had a game-high 31 points on 13-for-17 shooting. Milwaukee has struggled over the past month, going 3-10 straight up and 5-8 against the spread (ATS) since November 15. It is 12-14 ATS on the season.
The Nets lost to the Dallas Mavericks 119-111 Friday, failing to cover as 7.5-point road underdogs as the Over (219) hit. F Michael Porter Jr. scored a game-high 34 points. Despite having the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference, Brooklyn has won 3 of its last 5 games, going 3-2 ATS in that span. It is 10-14 ATS on the season.
Bucks at Nets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:11 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Bucks -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Nets +105 (bet $100 to win $105)Against the spread: Bucks -1.5 (-110) | Nets +1.5 (-110)Over/Under (O/U): 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Bucks at Nets key injuries
Bucks
F Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) outG AJ Green (shoulder) out
Nets
G Cam Thomas (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bucks at Nets picks and predictionsPrediction
Bucks 108, Nets 107
PASS.
While these odds could be played either way, it’s best to avoid a wager here. The projected outcome suggests the Nets (+105) will keep things close, and they are better played getting 1.5 points on the spread.
BET NETS +1.5 (-110).
The Bucks haven’t often rewarded backers on the road, going 2-7 ATS in their last 9 away games. Milwaukee’s defense has also had recent issues, allowing at least 116 points in 3 of its last 5 games while scoring more than that mark just once.
The Nets have found their offensive rhythm, scoring 110 or more points in 5 straight games. They are 7-6 ATS over their last 13 games and have covered in 2 of their previous 3 home contests.
Take NETS +1.5 (-110).
BET UNDER 216.5 (-110).
Both sides are trending toward the Under. The Nets have gone Under in 9 of their last 11 games, scoring fewer than 112 points in 7 of those contests.
The Bucks have gone Under the projected total in 7 of their last 9 games and are 2-4 O/U in their last 6 on the road. Back UNDER 216.5 (-110).
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