Rockets vs Bucks Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s NBA Game
Rockets Looking to End 5-Game Slide, Bucks Aim for 6-Straight Home Wins
The Houston Rockets (13-45) will face the Milwaukee Bucks (41-17) on Saturday, March 4th at Fiserv Forum. The Rockets are coming off a 121-100 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, while the Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 106-105 on Friday.
Bucks’ Recent Success
The Bucks have won five consecutive games at home, including victories over the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been dominant during this stretch, averaging 32.0 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game.
The Bucks’ defense has also been impressive, allowing just 103.4 points per game during their five-game home winning streak. Brook Lopez has been a key contributor on the defensive end, averaging 2.6 blocks per game during that span.
Rockets’ Struggles
The Rockets have lost five consecutive games and are just 5-15 since the All-Star break. They have struggled on both ends of the floor, ranking 29th in offensive rating and 27th in defensive rating during that stretch.
Jalen Green has been a bright spot for the Rockets, averaging 21.3 points per game. However, he has been inefficient from the field, shooting just 41.3% during the Rockets’ losing streak.
Prediction
The Bucks are a much better team than the Rockets and should be able to win this game easily. Antetokounmpo is one of the best players in the NBA, and he will be too much for the Rockets to handle.
