The Brooklyn Nets head to Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to square off against the Milwaukee Bucks for the third time this season, as both teams continue to fight for the playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee aims for its fifth consecutive victory over Brooklyn, so let’s see what’s the best Nets vs Bucks betting pick for Saturday night.
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Nets vs Bucks Betting Pick
This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:30 PM ET on Saturday, February 26, 2022.
Why Bet The Bucks:
✅ The Nets have struggled mightily since Kevin Durant hit the sidelines on January 16. Over their previous 18 games overall, the Nets have gone only 4-14 straight up and 6-11-1 ATS. Durant, who’s averaged 29.3 points and 5.8 assists through 36 appearances in 2021-22, will miss a few more games with a knee injury, while Ben Simmons (conditioning), Joe Harris (ankle), and Goran Dragic (conditioning) are all unavailable for selection as well.
✅ Brooklyn has recorded the third-worst defensive rating in the NBA in its previous ten outings, allowing 117.3 points per 100 possessions. The Nets’ defense will have a mountain to climb at Fiserv Forum, as Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks’ best player, has been unstoppable as of late. The Greek Freak has amassed 33.4 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 6.4 assists in his past ten games, making 62.2% of his field goals and 41.7% of his 3-pointers. In his two meetings with the Nets in 2021-22, Giannis has averaged 31.5 points and 8.0 assists per game.
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✅ The Bucks dismantled the Nets 127-104 on the opening night of the season. Back in January, they outlasted the Nets 121-109 as 4.5-point road underdogs at Barclays Center. Milwaukee is undefeated in four straight games against Brooklyn and has won 13 of their previous 16 home contests against Brooklyn. Also, the Bucks have covered in four consecutive meetings with the Nets.
Brooklyn Nets
The Nets started the second half of the season with a heavy 129-106 home loss to the Boston Celtics last Thursday. They were listed as 9-point underdogs, but the Nets didn’t stand a chance of keeping this game close. Boston dominated from start to finish, while the Nets shot only 41.5% from the field and 24.1% from beyond the arc.
Seth Curry, who joined the Nets at the trade deadline, led the way with 22 points and seven rebounds, while Patty Mills missed all of his nine field-goal attempts. Cam Thomas accounted for ten points, and rookie guard is now averaging 18.9 points and 3.4 rebounds over his last ten appearances.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks finished the first half of the season with a tough 123-120 defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers, recording their third loss in the last four outings. Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a line of 32 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists, and three steals, but the Bucks couldn’t cope with Joel Embiid, who finished with 42 points.
Milwaukee has some injury worries ahead of their first post-All-Star contest. Pat Connaughton (hand) and George Hill (neck) are out indefinitely, while Grayson Allen (hip) and DeAndre’ Bembry (thumb) are questionable to play.