The Houston Rockets (16-50) are heavy, 16.5-point underdogs as they look to turn around a three-game losing streak when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks (42-24) on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Fiserv Forum. The contest airs at 8:00 PM ET on SportsNet SW. The matchup has an over/under of 230.5.
BetMGM NBA Betting Odds
Bucks vs Rockets Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
| Bucks |
-16.5 |
-115 |
-105 |
230.5 |
-110 |
-110 |
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Point Total Insights
- Milwaukee's games this season have resulted in a higher total score than Friday's matchup total (230.5 points) in 40 out of 66 opportunities (60.6% of matchups).
- In 23 out of Houston's 66 games this year (34.8%), the competing teams combined for more points than the total in Friday's matchup.
- The Bucks average 119.6 points per game against the Rockets' 107.8, totaling 3.1 points under the matchup's over/under of 230.5.
- These two teams give up a combined 229.1 points per game, 1.4 points less than this contest's over/under.
- This season, the average total for Bucks games is 233 points, 2.5 more than the over/under of 230.5 points for this contest.
- The over/under for this matchup is 7.0 points more than the average over/under in Rockets' games this season (223.5 points).
Bucks Betting Data
- Milwaukee has a losing 27-39 record against the spread this season.
- The Bucks are 2-2 against the spread when playing as at least a 16.5-point favorite.
- Milwaukee has gone over the point total the majority of the time, in 40 of 66 games (60.6%).
Bucks Key Players
- Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks in scoring (28.4 points per game) and rebounding (11.1 rebounds per game).
- The team is led in assists by Jrue Holiday's 5.9 per game.
- Khris Middleton knocks down 2.3 threes per game to lead the Bucks.
- Holiday leads the team with 1.7 steals per game. Brook Lopez collects 1.5 blocks an outing to pace Milwaukee.
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Bucks Last 10 Games
Bucks Last Five Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Favored |
Played As |
Spread |
Total |
Bucks Moneyline |
Opponent Moneyline |
Game Type |
Covered |
Over/Under |
| 5/5/2021 |
Wizards |
135-134 MIL |
Yes |
Home |
-3.5 |
265.5 |
-275 |
230 |
Regular Season |
No |
Over |
| 5/4/2021 |
Nets |
124-118 MIL |
Yes |
Home |
-4.5 |
237.5 |
-250 |
200 |
Regular Season |
Yes |
Over |
| 5/2/2021 |
Nets |
117-114 MIL |
Yes |
Home |
-1.5 |
235.5 |
-145 |
120 |
Regular Season |
Yes |
Under |
| 4/30/2021 |
Bulls |
108-98 MIL |
Yes |
Away |
-12.5 |
197.5 |
-2500 |
1150 |
Regular Season |
No |
Over |
| 4/29/2021 |
Rockets |
143-136 HOU |
Yes |
Away |
-8.5 |
254.5 |
-700 |
500 |
Regular Season |
No |
Over |
| Overall Record |
ATS Record |
O/U/P |
AVG Total |
AVG Pts Scored |
AVG Pts Allowed |
AVG Reb. Margin |
3Pt % |
| 7-3 |
3-7 |
7-3-0 |
238.2 |
122.1 |
116.1 |
+3.6 |
39.6% |
Bucks Injuries
Bucks:
P.J. Tucker: Day To Day (Jaw)
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Rockets Betting Data
- Houston has a losing record against the spread, going 22-38 ATS (covering just 36.7% of the time).
- Houston and its opponents have hit the over in less than half of their matchups this season -- 28 of 60 (46.7%).
Rockets Key Players
- The Rockets' leader in scoring and rebounding is Christian Wood with 21.0 points and 9.6 rebounds per game.
- Houston's assist leader is John Wall with 6.9 per game. He also averages 20.6 points per game and grabs 3.2 rebounds per game.
- Eric Gordon is the top scorer from distance for the Rockets, hitting 2.6 threes per game.
- Houston's leader in steals is Jae'Sean Tate with 1.3 per game, and its leader in blocks is Wood with 1.2 per game.
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Rockets Last 10 Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Favored |
Played As |
Spread |
Total |
Rockets Moneyline |
Opponent Moneyline |
Game Type |
Covered |
Over/Under |
| 5/5/2021 |
76ers |
135-115 PHI |
No |
Home |
+17.5 |
248.5 |
2800 |
-10000 |
Regular Season |
No |
Over |
| 5/2/2021 |
Knicks |
122-97 NY |
No |
Home |
+14.5 |
217.5 |
900 |
-1600 |
Regular Season |
No |
Over |
| 5/1/2021 |
Warriors |
113-87 GS |
No |
Home |
+21.5 |
211.5 |
3300 |
-10000 |
Regular Season |
No |
Under |
| 4/29/2021 |
Bucks |
143-136 HOU |
No |
Home |
+8.5 |
254.5 |
500 |
-700 |
Regular Season |
Yes |
Over |
| 4/27/2021 |
Timberwolves |
114-107 MIN |
No |
Home |
+4.5 |
218.5 |
165 |
-200 |
Regular Season |
No |
Over |
| Overall Record |
ATS Record |
O/U/P |
AVG Total |
AVG Pts Scored |
AVG Pts Allowed |
AVG Reb. Margin |
3Pt % |
| 2-8 |
4-6 |
5-5-0 |
225.6 |
106.3 |
119.3 |
-1.7 |
39% |
Rockets Injuries
Rockets:
Danuel House Jr.: Day To Day (Ankle),
Christian Wood: Day To Day (Ankle),
David Nwaba: Out (Wrist),
Dante Exum: Out (Calf),
Eric Gordon: Out (Groin),
Kelly Olynyk: Day To Day (Ankle),
Avery Bradley: Out (Personal),
Sterling Brown: Out (Knee),
D.J. Augustin: Day To Day (Ankle),
John Wall: Out For Season (Hamstring),
Kevin Porter Jr.: Out (Ankle),
Jae'Sean Tate: Day To Day (Health protocols),
D.J. Wilson: Out (Health protocols)
