Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction and Betting Tips | Dec. 26, 2024

The Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks matchup is one of the nine games scheduled for Thursday. Brooklyn is 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 11-18 record, while Milwaukee is fifth with a 16-12 record.

The two teams have met each other 192 times in the regular season, with the Bucks holding a lopsided 114-78 lead. This will be their third meeting this season after previously splitting the past two games.

They most recently played on Dec. 8, as Milwaukee won 118-113 behind Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 34 points and 11 rebounds. Dennis Schroder, who has since been traded to the Golden State Warriors, led Brooklyn with 34 points and 11 assists.

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks game details and odds

The Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST on Thursday, Dec. 26, at Fiserv Forum. The matchup will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network - Wisconsin and YES. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.

Moneyline: Nets (+375) vs. Bucks (-500)

Spread: Nets (+10) vs. Bucks (-10)

Total (O/U): Nets -110 (o214) vs. Bucks -110 (u214)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks preview

The Nets were expected to contend for a playoff spot this season and their current position in the standings reflect that sentiment. They are rumored to be actively looking to trade players after already shipping Schroder to Golden State.

Brooklyn is on a two-game losing streak and has lost eight of its past 10 games. It is 6-10 on the road. The Nets last played Monday and lost 110-85 to the Miami Heat. Cameron Johnson and Noah Clowney led the team in scoring with 19 points each.

Milwaukee has well and truly turned its season around after a poor start that saw them placed out of the playoff spots. The Bucks, led by Antetokounmpo, have won seven of their past 10 games, which doesn’t include their Emirates NBA Cup title win against the OKC Thunder.

They are on a two-game win streak and are coming off of a 112-91 win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Despite being without Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the Bucks got a convincing win behind Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez’s 21 points each.

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks betting props

Cameron Johnson’s point total is set at 20.5, which is slightly over his season average of 19.1 points. He, however, has averaged 23.0 points since Schroder was traded. Bet on Johnson to have another good game Thursday.

Bobby Portis’ points total is set at 10.5, which is under his season average of 13.9 points. He also averages 26.5 points in the past two games. Antetokounmpo sat out both those games with a back injury and is questionable for Thursday as well. If the Greek Freak is deemed out, Portis should easily score over 10.5 points.

Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction

The oddsmakers heavily favor the Bucks to win at home. While things could get interesting if Giannis Antetokounmpo is ruled out, the rest of the roster has shown in the past two games that it can hold its own. And with Brooklyn struggling, Milwaukee should cover the spread for a win in a high-scoring game where the team total should surpass 214 points.