Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Brooklyn Nets are set to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday at Fiserv Forum, with tip-off at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Nets, with a record of 11-18 SU, are coming off a loss to Miami and have struggled recently with a 1-5 record in their last six games. The Bucks, at 17-12 SU, are in better form with a 6-1 record in their last seven games, including a win against Chicago on Monday. The two teams have split their matchups this season, with Brooklyn winning the first game and Milwaukee winning the second. The Bucks have historically performed well against the Nets, with an 8-2 record in their last ten meetings. Milwaukee is currently the favorite to win, with an opening line of -9.5 and the current line at -10.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Nets +410 | Bucks -550

Spread: Nets +10.5 (-110) | Bucks -10.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 213.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 85%.

Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Nets have struggled offensively in recent games, scoring under 100 points in consecutive games and averaging 97.7 points in their last four games. They are currently 2-8 since a three-game winning streak in November and are ranked 24th in offense and 19th in defense in the NBA. The Nets shoot 45.4 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from beyond the arc on average, but struggle with shooting percentage at the rim. Defensively, they allow 114.0 points per game and opponents shoot 48.7 percent from the field against them. Brooklyn is dealing with injuries to SG Cam Thomas and PF Dorian Finney-Smith. Despite their struggles, the Nets have an impressive free throw shooting percentage and rank 11th in three-point shooting. Fans looking for NBA picks can check out their free picks to beat the books.