Pointspread favors Bucks in battle with Nets

Brooklyn NetsMilwaukee Bucks
5-14December 07, 2013, 08:30 | Bradley Center4-15


The Bucks will be trying to slam the Nets on Saturday when the teams tip off at Bradley Center in NBA betting action.

The Bucks sport a record of 4-15 and 6-13 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Nets sit at 5-14 and 6-13 ATS on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 9-10 for the Bucks and 10-8-1 for the Nets. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news).

View Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds and Stats.

The Bucks were listed as a -1-point Favorite at sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was listed at 189 over at Sportsbook earlier.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Bucks rated this week at No. 27 and the Nets sitting at No. 26. It may or may not play a role in Odds Shark score prediction models that turned out a 84-82 result in favor of the Bucks today.



Last time out for Brooklyn, they were a 113-83 loser as they battled the Knicks at home. The Nets failed to cover in the match as a 1-point underdog, while 196 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors. The Nets were blown out by New York on Thursday, losing by a 113-83 final at Barclays Center in basketball betting action.

In their last action, Milwaukee was a 109-105 Sportsbook on the road against the Wizards. They covered the 9.5-point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (214) was profitable news for OVER bettors. Khris Middleton went off for 29 points and added 7 rebounds leading Milwaukee over Washington, 109-105, on Friday at Verizon Center.

How They Match Up:
The game also pits Milwaukee's No. 29-ranked offense, averaging 91.26 PPG, against a Nets defense that ranks No. 29 at 103.37 PPG. The Bucks field goal percentage has averaged 41.9% so far, less than the Nets shooters have achieved on the year, 42.99% per game.

Next up:
Brooklyn home to Boston, Tuesday, December 10th
Milwaukee at Chicago, Tuesday, December 10th
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