The Houston Rockets (5-3) and Milwaukee Bucks (6-3) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 3:30 p.m. EST from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. The game will broadcast live on SCHN.
The Rockets are -3.5 favorites over the Bucks on the spread (Rockets -3.5), with the over/under set at 231.5 total points. Houston is a -175 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Milwaukee is +145 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Rockets vs. Bucks predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, November 9.
My Rockets vs Bucks Prediction
- Rockets vs Bucks pick: Amen Thompson Over 16.5 Points (-109)
My Bucks vs Rockets best bet is Over 16.5 points for Amen Thompson in this game, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Rockets vs Bucks Odds
| Rockets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -118 | 231.5 -115o / -105u | -175 |
| Bucks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -102 | 231.5 -115o / -105u | +145 |
Rockets vs Bucks NBA Preview, Prediction
The Rockets will look to bounce back today against the Bucks after Friday's loss to the Spurs.
Meanwhile, Milwaukee will try to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo on the floor despite his recurrent knee issues. The former MVP is putting up amazing numbers this season — 33.4 points, 12.9 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game with 53.8% in 3-pointers — and is listed as probable for today's matchup.
The Bucks will miss Taurean Prince with a neck injury, joining Kevin Porter Jr. on the sidelined list, while the Rockets are still without Dorian Finney-Smith.
One player to look out for today is Houston guard Amen Thompson. His numbers are up from last season, taking on a more prominent role in the Rockets offense and going from 3.8 assists and 14.1 points per game last season to his current 5.4 assists and 18.0 points per game.
Against the Bucks, we'll pick Thompson to go over his points line. Action PRO projects him with 19.76 points today, which represents an excellent 26.5% edge against the market, if you take the line at 15.5.
However, for better vig, you can go with Over 16.5 points, which Thompson should still cover, as he has surpassed that line in five of his eight games this season and in four of his last five.
The Bucks should not be as tough as the Spurs in this regard, as they rank 19th in the league in points allowed, giving up 118.1 per game.
Take Thompson Over 16.5 points for this matchup.
Pick: Amen Thompson Over 16.5 Points (-109, DraftKings)
Bucks vs Rockets Betting Trends
