The Brooklyn Nets are in Wisconsin to take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks for the second time this year. The 31-29 Nets are in eighth place in the East and the 36-24 Bucks in fourth.
Brooklyn dropped its first game from the All-Star break on Thursday night with a 126-109 loss to Boston. Seth Curry led the Nets with 22 points (19-off 10) and seven rebounds. Bruce Brown added 15 points and seven rebounds.
Before the All-Star weekend, Milwaukee lost to Philadelphia 123–120. Antetokounmpo had 32 points (13-in-23), 11 rebounds and nine assists. Jure Holiday had 24 points (8-of-15).
On January 7, the Brooklyn Bucks lost 121–109 at Barclays Center. Antetokounmpo had 31 points and Kevin Durant led the Nets with 29.
On Saturday, Milwaukee will be without George Hill (neck), Pat Connaughton (arms), and Brooke Lopez (back).
Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Odds, Spread, Over/Under
According to WynnBET, the Bucks are the 9.5-point favorite at the Nets. Milwaukee on the moneyline is -500 and Brooklyn is +375. Over/under 236 points have been earmarked for the game.
Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Now we know Dragic is potential and Durant is out. While the addition of Dragik is a bonus, he hasn't played a game since November and won't play a big part.
It would be nice to have Kyrie Irving back on the court for the first time since February 12. His presence won't let the Bucks dominate, as they did in Brooklyn last month, but it still won't be enough. The Nets need to put all their might against a team like Milwaukee and that's not going to happen tonight.
I believe the Bucks are going to win and sit 3-0 on Brooklyn this year. Maybe by the time Milwaukee travels back to New York City on March 31, the Nets will be in a better position to face the current NBA champion.
We are taking BOX -9.5 and over 236 points.
Milwaukee 123, Brooklyn 115.
Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks TV Channel
The Net-Bucks game will be broadcast on ABC and tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.
Brooklyn Nets Schedule and Upcoming Games
Brooklyn will travel to Barclays Center for a game on February 28 before heading back on the road.
February 28 vs Toronto
March 1 in Toronto
March 3 vs. Miami
March 6 in Boston