The Milwaukee Bucks (1-1) travel to face off against the Brooklyn Nets (0-2) on Sunday, October 27th. This game will be played at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and televised on YES. Both the Bucks and Nets will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00 ET.
Bucks vs Nets
The Bucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Bucks fell to 1-1 on the season after a 133-122 home loss to the Bulls on Friday. Milwaukee, favored by 9.5 points, not only lost straight up but also failed to cover the spread. The total score of 255 points exceeded the O/U line of 234.5 by 20.5 points.
Milwaukee led 32-30 after the 1st quarter, but Chicago edged them 33-32 in the 2nd. The Bulls took control in the 3rd, outscoring the Bucks 39-31, and went on a decisive 10-0 run in the 4th, extending the score from 102-95 to 112-107.
The Nets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Nets dropped to 0-2 on the season with a 116-101 loss to the Magic on Friday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 217 points narrowly exceeded the pre-game line of 214.5.
Brooklyn went on a 12-0 run early, but the Magic responded by outscoring the Nets 94-67 the rest of the way. Orlando took control by winning the 2nd quarter 27-23 and the 3rd quarter 32-25, and they sealed the game by outscoring Brooklyn 35-30 in the 4th.
Bucks Offense Breakdown
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 38 points and 11 rebounds in their loss to the Bulls, shooting 65.2% from the field. Damian Lillard added 28 points, hitting 3 threes despite shooting just 25% from deep.
Milwaukee made 13 threes at a 32.5% clip, finishing with a 49.5% overall shooting percentage. Giannis scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter, while Lillard put up 13 in the 1st.
Nets Offense Breakdown
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 38 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 65.2% from the field in their loss to the Bulls. Damian Lillard added 28 points, with 13 of those coming in the 1st quarter, though he struggled from three, hitting just 25%.
As a team, the Bucks shot 49.5% from the field and made 13 threes at a 32.5% clip. Giannis scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter, while Lillard added 7 points in the 4th.
Bucks Team Defense
The Bucks struggled defensively against the Bulls, giving up 133 points in the loss. Milwaukee allowed at least 30 points in every quarter, including 39 in the 3rd. Chicago shot 47% from the field.
The Bucks had trouble defending the three, as the Bulls hit 21 threes at a 44% clip. Milwaukee sent Chicago to the line 23 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Bucks finished with 5 steals and 3 blocks.
Nets Team Defense
Defensively, the Bucks struggled against the Bulls, allowing 133 points in the loss. Milwaukee gave up at least 30 points in every quarter, including 39 in the 3rd. Chicago shot 47% from the field.
The Bucks had trouble defending the three, as the Bulls hit 21 threes at a 44% clip. Milwaukee sent Chicago to the line 23 times, where they made 20 free throws. The Bucks finished with 5 steals and 3 blocks.
Bucks vs Nets Trends
- Through their last ten road games, Milwaukee has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 2-8 while averaging 110 points per game.
- Although Brooklyn has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 101 points per game in these games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Nets have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-8.
- As the betting favorite, the Bucks have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Milwaukee posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
Bucks vs Nets Prediction
Not only do we have the Bucks winning this one by a score of 146-110, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Bucks at -9.5.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 231.5, and our model projects the Bucks and Nets to reach a combined total of 256 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
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Last updated:October 27, 2024 Bucks, Nets