The Milwaukee Bucks (26-19) and San Antonio Spurs (20-24) meet Friday. Tip-off from Frost Bank Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Bucks vs. Spurs odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Bucks lead 1-0
The Bucks are coming off a 125-112 loss at the Portland Trail Blazers Tuesday, failing to cover as 5.5-point favorites with the Over (232) hitting. G Damian Lillard had 20 points in his second trip to Portland since being traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks in September 2023. F Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 39 points and 12 rebounds.
The Spurs lost 128-116 to the visiting LA Clippers Wednesday. San Antonio failed to cover as a 3.5-point underdog, while the Over (222.5) cashed for a seventh straight Spurs game. C Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for San Antonio, which has gone 1-5 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in its last 6 games.
In a Jan. 8 meeting, Milwaukee covered as a 4.5-point home favorite with a 121-105 win over San Antonio as the Under (226.5) hit. Lillard had a game-high 26 points for the Bucks, while F Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 24 points off the bench.
Bucks at Spurs odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:38 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bucks -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Spurs +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Against the spread: Bucks -2.5 (-110) | Spurs +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 234.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Bucks at Spurs key injuries
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
- G AJ Green (quad) questionable
- F Khris Middleton (ankle) probable
- F Bobby Portis (personal) out
Spurs
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Bucks at Spurs picks and predictions
Prediction
Spurs 120, Bucks 119
Moneyline
Milwaukee is just 1-3 SU in its last 4 road games.
While SAN ANTONIO (+115) has lost 4 straight at home, it’s unlikely that trend continues, as the Spurs are still a respectable 12-11 SU at Frost Bank Center this season.
The Bucks have won the last 4 meetings, but this is a much improved Spurs team from seasons past. Look for San Antonio to get its revenge after losing in Milwaukee Jan. 8.
BET SPURS (+115).
Against the spread
There’s nothing wrong with taking the points in this spot, but the plus odds on Spurs ML are preferred.
PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.
Over/Under
The Spurs are on a 7-0 run to the Over, while the Over has hit in 8 of the Bucks’ last 10 games.
For the Over to hit Friday, the Spurs will likely need to score 116 or more points. San Antonio has scored 116-plus points in 2 of its last 3 games, while Milwaukee has allowed 125 or more points in 2 of its last 3.
BET OVER 234.5 (-115).
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