NBA Preview: Milwaukee Bucks vs. San Antonio Spurs

Check out an exciting NBA betting opportunity between the San Antonio Spurs (18-18) and Milwaukee Bucks (18-16) when they face off on Wednesday, January 8 at 9:30 PM ET. The action will take place at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the Bucks are favored with a point spread at -6.5 (+100) at Bookmaker.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview

The Spurs have lost their previous two games and need to get back on track soon before a long road trip. Their latest defeat was a 114-110 performance against the Chicago Bulls.

They were in control of this battle with a 13 point lead up until the fourth quarter, where they were outscored 32-15. Victor Wembenyama led with 23 points and 14 rebounds, while Chris Paul had 18 points and nine assists.

By looking at the stats, both teams were close on paper and you would not have known the Spurs had a double-digit lead. In fact, the Spurs had a better shooting percentage at 46.3 percent but had more turnovers with 17.

The Spurs’ offense is producing 111.4 points a game and ranks 18th out of 30th in the league. Their defense has given up 111.5 points a game, ranking 13th. As you can see, there is no room for error.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Bucks recently snapped a two-game skid with their 128-104 performance over the Toronto Raptors. They are now 2-3 over their last five games with positive momentum in their favor now.

Each quarter the Bucks put up 28 points or better, with their highest being 38 in the second. Damian Lillard led with 25 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double with 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 13 assists.

Their offense was clearly in a good spot, as they shot 57.3 percent from the field and made half of their threes. On defense they allowed the Raptors to net 45.1 percent of their shots and 25.7 percent from deep.

The Bucks are 12th in points per game at 112.7 and 12th in allowing 111.0 points from opponents. This spread is narrow, but at least shows they have typically been on the winning side.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The San Antonio Spurs vs. Milwaukee Bucks betting odds have been provided by MyBookie, which shows the Bucks favored by 6.5-points. Compared to matchup predictions, the Bucks have a 51.3 percent chance of winning.

The Bucks are at their best at home, posting a 11-7 record while the Spurs are 6-10 on the road. The Bucks might be without a few of their stars, but they are listed as probable and should be ready to go. Look for the Bucks to cover the spread and to continue their winning streak.

Final Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -6.5 (+100)