Milwaukee Bucks (32-24) vs. Houston Rockets (35-22)
February 25, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Rockets -4; Over/Under: 226
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The Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Toyota Center. Here’s a Rockets vs Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Wizards and Heat, and they play the Nuggets, Mavs, and Hawks next. The Bucks have won four straight games and are fighting with the Pacers for the fourth seed in the East.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114.1 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31 points and 12 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.6 points and 4.7 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Portis is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Timberwolves, lost to the Jazz, and they play the Spurs, Kings, and Thunder next. The Rockets have lost eight of their last 11 games, but only two of those losses have come at home.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 112.9 points on 44.7 percent shooting and allowing 109 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.5 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 19 points and 10.5 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 74.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Bucks have lost 20 of their last 21 games as underdogs against Southwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Rockets have won each of their last nine games as favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine games as underdogs when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last seven night games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Bucks’ last five games at Toyota Center.
- The Rockets have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Bucks’ last five games at Toyota Center.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockets rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (22.8).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for opponent assists per game this season (22.8).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.5).
- The Bucks rank 29th in the league for steals per game this season (7.2).
Rockets vs Bucks Injury Report
Fred VanVleet, Jae’Sean Tate, and Dillon Brooks are questionable for the Rockets.
The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Pat Connaughton due to a calf injury.
Rockets vs Bucks Prediction
The Rockets are going to get the benefit of the doubt at home where 18-9 SU on the season. However, the Rockets have cooled off over the last month and the lack of confidence at the moment could impact this young team. The Bucks have quietly won four straight games and that includes upset wins over Clippers and Timberwolves. The Bucks have beat the Rockets in six of the last eight meetings and that includes a win back in November. The Rockets also have some interesting injuries so check the injury report for updates before betting. Give me the Bucks and the points in a game they could win outright.
