Rockets vs. Bucks Picks & Best Bets 18th Nov 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Houston Rockets in NBA action on Monday at Fiserv Forum, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Bucks will be led by Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis, while the Rockets have Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun and Fred VanVleet.
We run 10,000 simulations of Monday's NBA matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to pinpoint the best Rockets vs. Bucks bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Bucks will likely defeat the Rockets with a projected final score of 114-110.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously source the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Rockets vs. Bucks Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Rockets vs. Bucks picks combine the power of AI, stats and analytics to generate NBA predictions that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Rockets vs. Bucks Game Information
- Game Date: Monday, November 18th, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Fiserv Forum
- Spread: Rockets +3.5 / Bucks -3.5
- Moneyline: Rockets +140 / Bucks -160
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 224.5 Points (-112/-105)
Bucks -3.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Bucks have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the Rockets have a probability of 49%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -108.
Total Points Over 224.5 @ -112 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 224.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -112.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% chance that the total will go over 224.5 points.
Rockets vs. Bucks Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Rockets at +140 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Milwaukee Bucks are available at -160 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Bucks are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 62% chance of coming out on top.
Not only are they favored to win, but the Bucks also present the best betting value, with the odds of -160 available at BetMGM for an edge of 0%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Rockets 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 Monday's Rockets vs. Bucks game.
Houston Rockets Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Green | 22 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Alperen Sengun | 19 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
Fred VanVleet | 17 | 4 | 8 | 3 |
Dillon Brooks | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Jabari Smith | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
Fred VanVleet Over 6.5 Assists (+120)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Fred VanVleet Over 6.5 Assists | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +120 |
- Our top prop bet for the Rockets is on Fred VanVleet to record over 6.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 assists, giving us an edge of 11.5% on the +120 odds offered by FanDuel.
Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Damian Lillard | 30 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | 29 | 13 | 8 | 0 |
Bobby Portis | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Brook Lopez | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
Taurean Prince | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Damian Lillard Over 24.5 Points Scored (-105)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Damian Lillard Over 24.5 Points Scored | BetMGM | Get Offer | -105 |
- Our best prop bet for the Bucks is on Damian Lillard to score over 24.5 points.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 30 points, giving us an edge of 9.2% on the -105 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.
Rockets vs. Bucks Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Rockets vs. Bucks trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 6.5 Total Assists
Giannis Antetokounmpo has recorded more than 6.5 assists in 11 of his last 17 games (65% success rate). You can wager on him to record 7+ assists again at odds of +124 (45% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Alperen Sengun Over 9.5 Total Rebounds
Alperen Sengun has had more than 9.5 rebounds in 9 of his last 12 appearances (75%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 9.5 rebounds again at odds of -118 (54%), also available at FanDuel.
Alperen Sengun Over 0.5 Total Blocks
Alperen Sengun has recorded at least one blocks in 10 of his last 12 games (83%). You can bet on him to record at least one more again at odds of -182 (65%), available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Fred VanVleet of the Rockets to record over 6.5 assists, with a projection of 8 assists marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Bucks -3.5 to cover.
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