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Game time: December 8, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET

Venue: Barclays Center — Brooklyn, NY

Article updated Dec 8, 2:14 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This Sunday at 3:30 p.m. EST, the Milwaukee Bucks (11-11; 9-12-1 ATS) will face the Brooklyn Nets (10-13; 14-8-1 ATS) at Barclays Center. The Nets previously defeated the

Game outlook

This Sunday at 3:30 p.m. EST, the Milwaukee Bucks (11-11; 9-12-1 ATS) will face the Brooklyn Nets (10-13; 14-8-1 ATS) at Barclays Center. The Nets previously defeated the Bucks 115-102 in October, but both teams have seen changes since then. Milwaukee is the current betting favorite at -6.5, with the line currently at Milwaukee -6. F ans will be watching to see if the outcome will differ this time around.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bucks -235 | Nets +195

Spread: Bucks -6 (-110) | Nets +6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 219 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 70%.

Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks recently experienced a seven-game winning streak, bringing their record to a respectable level before two consecutive losses to the Hawks and Celtics brought them back to .500. Despite some weaknesses such as low free throw percentage and offensive rebounding rate, the Bucks are performing well offensively, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the NBA in scoring. Defensively, they have a solid defensive rating and perform well in field goal percentage against, although they struggle with forcing turnovers. With a power ranking of 17, the Bucks rank 12th in offense and 14th in defense, and have a 1-3 record this season. Their performance in key statistical categories indicate they have both strengths and weaknesses on both ends of the floor, and they will need to address these areas to continue their success.

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Brooklyn Nets Analysis

The Brooklyn Nets are coming off a 99-90 win that ended a three-game losing streak. Despite not having high expectations at the start of the season, they have managed to compete consistently with a 14th ranked offensive rating. However, leading scorer Cam Thomas is currently sidelined, impacting their performance. They have impressive stats in true shooting percentage and three-point shooting but struggle with turnover rate and offensive rebounding. Defensively, the Nets rank 23rd in defensive rating and have issues with free throw rate and rebounding. They face a tough matchup against Milwaukee, with key players like Ziaire Williams and Dorian Finney-Smith questionable for the game. The Nets have a power ranking of 21 and rank 22nd in offense and 19th in defense. They have a 10-13 overall record and have faced Milwaukee 3 times recently, with Milwaukee winning two out of three games. Brooklyn's offensive and defensive stats are outlined, showing strengths and weaknesses in various areas. It will be interesting to see how the Nets handle Milwaukee in their upcoming game.

Milwaukee Bucks Poised for Victory Against Injured Brooklyn Nets

Given the recent performance of the Milwaukee team and their current state of health, it appears that they have a strong advantage heading into this game. The injury to Cam Thomas will likely pose a challenge for the struggling Nets offense, as they have failed to score over 105 points in their past four games. The Bucks are expected to stifle the Nets offense and limit them to under 105 points. With their proficiency in shooting from all areas of the court and their ability to minimize turnovers, the Bucks are in a favorable position to maintain control of the game. Antetokounmpo's presence on the court further complicates matters for the Nets. It is advisable to support the Bucks to cover the spread in this away game.

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SportsJaw Bucks vs Nets archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Bucks vs Nets matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Milwaukee Bucks-265 → -245Moved
  • Moneyline · Brooklyn Nets+220 → +200Moved
  • Spread · Milwaukee Bucks-6.5 (-110) → -6 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Brooklyn Nets+6.5 (-110) → +6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over218.5 (-110) → 216 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under218.5 (-110) → 216 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Milwaukee Bucks
1-3 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Brooklyn Nets
0-3 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-08T19:14:25.184Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Brooklyn Nets are coming off a 99-90 win that ended a three-game losing streak. Despite not having high expectations at the start of the season, they have managed to compete consistently with a 14th ranked offensive rating. However, leading scorer Cam Thomas is currently sidelined, impacting their performance. They have impressive stats in true shooting percentage and three-point shooting but struggle with turnover rate and offensive rebounding. Defensively, the Nets rank 23rd in defensive rating and have issues with free throw rate and rebounding. They face a tough matchup against Milwaukee, with key players like Ziaire Williams and Dorian Finney-Smith questionable for the game. The Nets have a power ranking of 21 and rank 22nd in offense and 19th in defense. They have a 10-13 overall record and have faced Milwaukee 3 times recently, with Milwaukee winning two out of three games. Brooklyn's offensive and defensive stats are outlined, showing strengths and weaknesses in various areas. It will be interesting to see how the Nets handle Milwaukee in their upcoming game.

Given the recent performance of the Milwaukee team and their current state of health, it appears that they have a strong advantage heading into this game. The injury to Cam Thomas will likely pose a challenge for the struggling Nets offense, as they have failed to score over 105 points in their past four games. The Bucks are expected to stifle the Nets offense and limit them to under 105 points. With their proficiency in shooting from all areas of the court and their ability to minimize turnovers, the Bucks are in a favorable position to maintain control of the game. Antetokounmpo's presence on the court further complicates matters for the Nets. It is advisable to support the Bucks to cover the spread in this away game.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-10-27Milwaukee Bucks 102 · Brooklyn Nets 115
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Brooklyn Nets 118-113

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Brooklyn Nets 118-113 on December 8, 2024, a 5-point decision in the series. Milwaukee Bucks' strongest period was the 4th quarter, when it outscored its opponent 32-27. Against SportsJaw's recorded Milwaukee Bucks -6 (-110) spread, Brooklyn Nets covered, while the 231 combined points finished over the recorded total of 216.

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Tipster picks

  • Tbone91Spread · Milwaukee Bucks -6.5 (-110)Loss
  • MtgoldsteinSpread · Milwaukee Bucks -6 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioSpread · Milwaukee Bucks -6 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 219 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Milwaukee Bucks -6 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 219 (-110)Win