The Milwaukee Bucks (26-19) travel to face off against the San Antonio Spurs (20-24) on Friday, January 31st. This game will be played at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and televised on KENS. Both the Bucks and Spurs will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

Bucks vs Spurs

The Bucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Bucks fell to 26-19 on the season after a 125-112 road loss to the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Milwaukee, favored by 5.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 237, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 231.5.

Milwaukee started strong, leading 36-31 after the 1st quarter, but were outscored 33-25 in the 2nd. Heading into the 4th quarter down 97-89, the Bucks couldn’t close the gap as Portland went on a decisive 12-0 run, extending the score from 102-92 to 114-92.

The Spurs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

San Antonio fell to 20-24 on the season after a 128-116 home loss to the Clippers on Wednesday. The Spurs entered the game as +3.5 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 244 points exceeded the O/U line of 220 by 24 points.

San Antonio led 32-30 after the 1st quarter, but the Clippers took control in the 2nd, outscoring them 35-28. The Spurs bounced back in the 3rd, winning the quarter 32-29, but a 13-0 run by the Clippers in the 4th sealed the game, as they outscored the Spurs 34-24 in the final period.

Bucks Offense Breakdown

In the Bucks’ 125-112 loss to the Trail Blazers, Giannis Antetokounmpo was dominant, scoring 39 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, shooting 70.8% from the field. Damian Lillard added 20 points, despite shooting just 41.2% overall and 33.3% from three-point range.

As a team, the Bucks hit 50.6% of their shots, but struggled from beyond the arc, making only 11 threes at a 31.4% clip. Giannis scored 16 points in the 1st quarter and another 14 in the 3rd, while Brook Lopez and Gary Trent each added 6 points in the final period.

Spurs Offense Breakdown

In their 128-116 loss to the Clippers, the Spurs shot 48.3% from the field and connected on 14 three-pointers at a 33.3% rate. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 23 points and 12 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at 50% efficiency.

Stephon Castle added 20 points, while Devin Vassell chipped in 19, scoring 9 in the 2nd quarter and 8 in the 4th. Wembanyama also had 8 points in the 3rd quarter.

Bucks Team Defense

The Bucks struggled defensively against the Trail Blazers, giving up 125 points while allowing Portland to shoot 51% from the field. Milwaukee allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in both the 2nd and 3rd before tightening up slightly in the 4th, where they gave up 28 points.

From beyond the arc, the Bucks held the Blazers to 12 made threes, but Portland still shot 42% from deep. The Bucks sent the Blazers to the line 28 times, where they converted 23 free throws. Milwaukee finished with 8 steals and 2 blocks.

Spurs Team Defense

The Bucks struggled defensively, giving up 125 points to the Trail Blazers, who shot 51% from the field. Milwaukee allowed 31 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in both the 2nd and 3rd before tightening up in the 4th, where they gave up 28 points.

From beyond the arc, the Bucks held Portland to 12 made threes, but the Blazers still shot 42% from three. Milwaukee also sent Portland to the line 28 times, where they hit 23 free throws. The Bucks recorded 8 steals and 2 blocks in the game.

Bucks vs Spurs Trends

• Across the Bucks last ten road games, the team averaged 114 points per game while allowing 115. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 4-6, while going 5-5 straight-up.
• Through their last five home contests, the Spurs offense has averaged 117 points per game while allowing an average of 115. San Antonio posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 2-3 ATS.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
• Through their last three games as the favorite, the Bucks have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.

Bucks vs Spurs Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +3, the Spurs is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 233 and given that our model is projecting 263 points between the teams, we like the over.

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