Nets vs. Bucks Picks & Best Bets 2nd Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Brooklyn Nets in NBA action on Thursday at Fiserv Forum, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Bucks will be led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton, while the Nets are headlined by Cam Thomas, Cameron Johnson and D'Angelo Russell.
We've run 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to identify the best Nets vs. Bucks bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Bucks will likely defeat the Nets with a projected final score of 117-106.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly monitor the best odds for each market. This means that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Nets vs. Bucks Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Nets vs. Bucks picks fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Nets vs. Bucks Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Fiserv Forum
- Spread: Nets +12.5 / Bucks -12.5
- Moneyline: Nets +525 / Bucks -700
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 223.5 Points (-108/-110)
Nets +12.5 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Nets have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the Bucks have a probability of 46%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -110 for the Nets +12.5, providing a favorable 1.8% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Over 223.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 223.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis shows a 51% likelihood that the total will go over 223.5 points.
Nets vs. Bucks Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Brooklyn Nets at +525 via BetMGM, whilst the Milwaukee Bucks are available at -700 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Bucks are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them an 83% chance of prevailing.
Although the Bucks are more likely to win, BetMGM offers +525 odds on the Nets moneyline, providing an edge of 0.9%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Nets vs. Bucks
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Nets vs. Bucks matchup.
Brooklyn Nets Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas | 21 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Cameron Johnson | 18 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| D'Angelo Russell | 15 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Keon Johnson | 12 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Jalen Wilson | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Cam Thomas Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+130)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Thomas Over 2.5 3-Pointers | BetMGM | Get Offer | +130 |
- Our top prop bet for the Nets is on Cam Thomas to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 7.5% on the +130 odds offered by BetMGM.
Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 31 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| Damian Lillard | 25 | 5 | 8 | 4 |
| Khris Middleton | 20 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| Bobby Portis | 15 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Brook Lopez | 13 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Bobby Portis Over 8.5 Rebounds (+135)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Portis Over 8.5 Rebounds | BetMGM | Get Offer | +135 |
- Our best prop bet for the Bucks is on Bobby Portis to record over 8.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 9 rebounds, giving us an edge of 9.9% on the +135 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Nets vs. Bucks Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Nets vs. Bucks trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Khris Middleton Over 4.5 Total Rebounds
Khris Middleton has recorded more than 4.5 rebounds in 11 of his last 16 appearances (69% success rate). You can put money on him to go over 4.5 rebounds again at odds of -114 (53% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Khris Middleton Over 4.5 Total Assists
Khris Middleton has had more than 4.5 assists in 11 of his last 15 appearances (73%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 4.5 assists again at odds of -140 (58%), available at DraftKings.
Khris Middleton Over 13.5 Points Scored
Khris Middleton has scored more than 13.5 points in 14 of his last 18 games (78%). You can wager on him to record over 13.5 points again at odds of -120 (55%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Bobby Portis of the Bucks to record over 8.5 rebounds, with a projection of 9 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Nets +12.5 to cover.
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