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Bucks vs Rockets Predictions, Odds, Expert Picks, Projected Starting Lineups, Betting Trends and Stats
Bucks vs Rockets Predictions and Odds
The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night in a matchup of two teams headed in opposite directions. The Bucks are 22-12 this season and are coming off a 135-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. The Rockets, meanwhile, are 12-24 this season and have lost their last three games. They fell to the Memphis Grizzlies 126-107 on Monday night.
The Bucks are a 9.5-point favorite over the Rockets in this game, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under for the game is set at 235 points.
Expert Picks
The consensus among experts is that the Bucks will win this game. ESPN's panel of experts is unanimous in picking the Bucks to win, while CBS Sports' panel of experts is 8-2 in favor of the Bucks.
Projected Starting Lineups
**Bucks**
* Giannis Antetokounmpo
* Khris Middleton
* Jrue Holiday
* Bobby Portis
* Brook Lopez
**Rockets**
* Kevin Porter Jr.
* Jalen Green
* Jabari Smith Jr.
* KJ Martin Jr.
* Alperen Sengun
Betting Trends
* The Bucks are 13-10 straight up (SU) this season.
* The Rockets are 12-24 SU this season.
* The Bucks are 14-9 against the spread (ATS) this season.
* The Rockets are 16-20 ATS this season.
* The over is 13-10 in Bucks games this season.
* The under is 15-21 in Rockets games this season.
Stats
* The Bucks are averaging 115.8 points per game this season, which is fifth in the NBA.
* The Rockets are averaging 111.3 points per game this season, which is 22nd in the NBA.
* The Bucks are allowing 110.9 points per game this season, which is 11th in the NBA.
* The Rockets are allowing 118.3 points per game this season, which is 29th in the NBA.