Bucks vs Nets Picks and Prediction – 10/27/2024
Bucks vs Nets Prediction
The Barclays Center will play host to a Sunday night NBA clash between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Bucks were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season and their title window might be closing. On Friday, Milwaukee was torched for 70 points during the second half of a 133-122 home loss versus Chicago.
All-Star F Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in a game-high 38 points on 15-for-23 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds. All-Star G Damian Lillard added 28 points (3-12 3 PT) and eight assists for the Bucks, who shot 50 percent from the field.
The Brooklyn Nets dealt Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks in the offseason and are in complete rebuilding mode. The Nets hired Jordi Fernandez as their head coach and will play an uptempo brand of basketball. On Friday, Brooklyn was outscored by 12 points during the second half of a 116-101 road loss against Orlando.
Brooklyn G Cam Thomas continued his strong start to the season with a team-high 24 points (7-17 FG) and six rebounds. Dennis Schroder added 20 points (7-12 FG) and six assists for the Nets, who allowed the Magic to shoot 52 percent from the field.
Bucks vs Nets Pick Analysis
Milwaukee G/F Khris Middleton is dealing with an ankle injury and will remain sidelined for this contest. These two teams are struggling to find their identity on defense, so the over is worth a look. Take the Nets to cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Milwaukee Bucks win 118-113.
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