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(20-20) Milwaukee Bucks vs. Houston Rockets (32-11)
Date: Wednesday January 18
Time: 8:00PM EST
Venue: Toyota Center, Houston Texas
NBA Moneyline Odds: Off
NBA Betting Odds: Houston -8.5
NBA Betting Total: 229
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The Houston Rockets earned their 32nd win of the season last game, after they beat the Brooklyn Nets 137-112.
While out in the Eastern Conference the Milwaukee Bucks weren’t as lucky, as they came away with one of the worst losses of the season after giving up 113 points to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee actually came out gates not taking this team lightly, as they outscored Philadelphia 54-46 through the first half of play.
But in the second half the tables turned as Philadelphia started bringing it to the Milwaukee Bucks.
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They thoroughly outplayed Milwaukee in the second half, outscoring them 67-50 through the final two quarters, and that ultimately allowed them to pull away ahead.
But still, the Bucks had their fair share of chances, but they just couldn’t reply back with an answer of their own.
For a team like Philly that struggles to score in the closing seconds of games, Milwaukee cannot lose against a team like this. Yet, they just did. So with that said, they’ll need to put that in the past if they’re to come away victorious in this next outing.
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Houston is one of the most offensively talented teams in the league, so defense is going to be first and foremost for the Milwaukee Bucks. That means they have got to do a great job defending the three-point line, and preventing layups.
Because if they can do just that, they’ll be able to beat a top notch Rockets team at Home.
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets were able to get a decisive win over the Brooklyn Nets in their last game. Going up against one of the weaker defensive units in the league, Houston dropped 137 points on them, while shooting 51.1% from the field and 47.7% from deep.
And those shooting percentages really helped catapult them to victory, because Brooklyn just couldn’t contain their high power attack.
Houston does a great job attacking the basket, or finding the wide-open man out on the perimeter. That style of play really gives opposing teams fits, because they have to choose between letting Houston score an easy layup, or let them drill a wide-open three.
But this game that might change a little bit, as the Rockets go up against an athletic and lengthy team like the Milwaukee Bucks.
Milwaukee does a great job contesting shots with to their length as a team; having players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo allows the team to play as such.
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So that means ball movement and player movement is going to be key for Houston.
The Bucks are going to try challenging every perimeter shot, so Houston has got to rely on good passing and player movement in order to get off efficient looks at the basket.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings
- Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference
- Rockets are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games playing on 0 days rest
- Bucks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600
- Bucks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest
Free Milwaukee Bucks vs. Houston Rockets NBA Prediction:
The Houston Rockets are the favourites to win this matchup, and they likely will come out victorious. Their high power offense just seems like it might be too much to handle for the young Bucks.
So because of that, look for Houston to get the “W”.
4* Free NBA Betting Pick: -8.5
The Milwaukee Bucks have some nice young talent on their roster, but they don’t know how to consistently win yet. So because of that, look for Houston to come out with the victory in this outing.
NBA Free Score Prediction: Houston 116 – Milwaukee 105
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