The Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a Bucks vs. Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs. Rockets Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Hawks and Spurs, and they play the Mavs next. The Rockets have won 13 of their last 14 games.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 120.8 points on 50.9 percent shooting and allowing 111 points on 46 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 24.5 points and 9 rebounds, while Kevin Durant is averaging 23.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. Amen Thompson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jabari Smith Jr. is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 83.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 28.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the 76ers, beat the Pacers, and they play the Cavs next. The Bucks have lost 12 of their last 16 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 119.8 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 122.3 points on 45 percent shooting. Tyler Herro is averaging 23.5 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. is averaging 17.5 points and 8 rebounds. Ryan Rollins is the third double-digit scorer, and Kel’el Ware is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 30.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 52 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Rockets have lost each of their six previous night games at Fiserv Forum.
- The home team has won eight of the Bucks’ last nine games.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last four games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last seven games following a win.
- The Rockets have won 10 of their last 11 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last four games.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last six games as underdogs following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Rockets’ last nine games as favorites following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Myles Turner ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.8) this season.
- Kel’el Ware ranks T6th in the league for second-chance points (18) this season.
Houston Rockets Player Facts
- Fred VanVleet has recorded two games with 4+ assists and zero turnovers this season- equal to the most of any player in the league.
- Kevin Durant ranks 4th in the league for fast break points (21) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (5.3).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (12.8).
- The Rockets rank 30th in the league for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.8).
- Three different Rockets players have scored 25+ points in a game this season- the most in the league.
Bucks vs Rockets Injury Report
The Bucks don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Steven Adams is out for the Rockets with calf tightness. Alperen Sengun is out with back soreness. Marcus Smart is questionable with a forearm strain.
Bucks vs Rockets Prediction
This is a lot of points for a Bucks team at home that doesn’t have a single injury. The Rockets will be without Sengun and could continue to be without Smart. However, I’ve been on these Rockets since the opening tip, and so far they’re 4-0 SU and ATS. It’s one of those things where you ride the money train until it stops producing. The Bucks continue to be hit or miss defensively, and that’s not ideal against this Rockets side that can score. I’m on the Rockets until they stop cashing. I’ll lay the points with the road team.