Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and predictions

The Brooklyn Nets (0-2) welcome the Milwaukee Bucks (1-1) on Sunday at Barclays Center. Tip time is set at 6:00 p.m. ET. Let's analyze the 24/7 NBA odds from BetMGM Sportsbook Bucks vs. Nets Opportunities and meet our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season Series: First Meeting; The Bucks went 3-0 last season

The Nets lost 120-116 at the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday as 7.5-point underdogs and lost 116-101 at the Orlando Magic on Friday as 11.5-point underdogs. The Nets are led by G Cam Thomaswho shoots 55.6% from the field and averages 30 points per game (PPG). They are 1-1 against the spread (ATS) as they play their first home game of the season.

The Bucks also played two games and split them, although they finished as favorites in each. To start the season, they defeated the Philadelphia 76ers on the road 124:109 and then lost at home to the Chicago Bulls 133:122. The Bucks are led by F Giannis Antetokounmpo (31.5) and G Damian Lilliard (29.0 PPG).

Bucks at Nets odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Bucks -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Nets +333 (Bet $100 to win $333)
• Against the Spread (ATS): Dollar -9.5 (-110) | Net +9.5 (-110)
• Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Bucks at Nets key violations

dollar

• F Giannis Antetokounmpo (patella) probably
• G Chris Middleton (Ankle) out

networks

• F Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
• F Day'Ron Sharpe (thigh) out
• F Trendon Watford (thigh) out

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Bucks at Nets tips and predictions

forecast

Bucks 121, Nets 113

Money line

HAPPEN.

There is no reason to pay attention to the moneyline. With Antetokounmpo likely active, going after the Bucks is far too expensive, while backing the Nets to pull off the upset isn't a smart move either. Avoid this option.

Against the spread

BET NETS +9.5 (-110).

The Bucks were the fourth-worst away team in the NBA last season, going just 17-26 ATS. While they won and covered on the road in their only away game, that was against the C-less 76ers Joel Embiidand they finished as only 4-point favorites, not close to double-digit favorites. Milwaukee will also have to do without its third-best scoring option in Middleton.

The Nets may have struggled against both the Hawks and Magic, but those were on the way. They were also in position to score 1 and should have a rousing home crowd to start the season. Expect Brooklyn to use that energy to at least keep things as low-key as possible NETS +9.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 230.5 (-105).

Both teams have lost the upper hand in both games they have played. The Nets surpassed the final score of 224 (236 points scored) in their first game. They allow 118 points per game and face one of the best offenses in the NBA in Milwaukee.

The Bucks are averaging 123 points per game while allowing 121 per game. Milwaukee is 2-0 O/U and has at least a 10-point lead in both standings. That is, back OVER 230.5 (-105) as both teams have strong scoring opportunities and weak defense.

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