The Nets are getting all of their reinforcements back, while the Bucks are struggling to get everyone in the lineup due to injuries and having players in health and safety protocols.
The Bucks, who were already missing Donte DiVincenzo and Brook Lopez, will now be missing Jrue Holiday. The availability of Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is still in the air; he is listed as probable on the injury report.
Bucks at Nets Stats
Looking at the Bucks stats
The Bucks, who are 25-15, have dropped two straight games as they have fallen victim to having players in the health-and-safety protocols. In Milwaukee’s last loss to Toronto, the Bucks struggled to close without Antetokounmpo.
Overall this season, the Bucks have relied on scoring from the perimeter. Milwaukee ranks eighth in the league in 3-point percentage, knocking down 36.2 percent of its 3-pointers.
The Bucks haven’t had as much success earning trips to the free-throw line. Milwaukee ranks 14th in the league, averaging 21.2 attempts per game. The Bucks have also not moved the ball as well at times, ranking 18th in the league for assists at 23 per game.
Looking at the Nets stats
Brooklyn guard Kyrie Irving returned earlier this week against the Pacers. The Nets, who are 24-12 this season, benefitted in his return when he contributed 22 points, four assists, and three steals.
Brooklyn’s offense has been effective, ranking ninth in the league by scoring 110.8 points per game. The Nets also rank in the top five in field goal percentage and free-throw shooting percentage.
Brooklyn’s defense is the league’s best at limiting opponents’ 3-point shooting. The Nets limit their opponents to 31.6 percent shooting from the perimeter. Kevin Durant is having another outstanding season, averaging 30.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game.
Betting Trends for Bucks at Nets
- The Bucks are 18-22 against the spread.
- Brooklyn is 15-21 against the spread.
- Milwaukee is 6-8 against the spread following a loss.
- The Nets are 10-20-1 against the spread as a favorite.
- The Bucks have hit the over in 18 of 40 games this season.
Who to Bet Bucks at Nets
Top sportsbooks have the Nets as a 4.5-point favorite over the Bucks. Both of the meetings earlier this season saw a lot of points get put up on the board.
However, with all of the players Milwaukee has out of the lineup, it is difficult to know what type of effort to expect from the Bucks. Brooklyn will have most of its regular players available for the game.
Expect the Nets to cover the 4.5-points, whether Giannis Antetokounmpo plays or not. Holiday being out will slow down the Bucks’ attack, while Brooklyn will be able to score a lot vs. Milwaukee’s defense. The Nets’ perimeter defense will help Brooklyn build its lead.
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