Rockets vs Bucks Prediction and NBA Tips - 7 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 7, 2024, 1:10AM | Published: Jan 6, 2024, 5:16AM
The Houston Rockets will face the favoured Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action at Toyota Center on Sunday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet, the Rockets are looking to overcome a Bucks side that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Rockets vs Bucks game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Rockets vs Bucks
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Houston-Milwaukee NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Bucks a 71% chance of winning against the Rockets at Toyota Center.
More: Rockets vs Bucks Simulated 10K Times
Rockets vs Bucks: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Toyota Center are listed below:
- Head to Head: Rockets $3.55, Bucks $1.38
- Line: Rockets +7 ($2.00), Bucks -7 ($1.92)
- Total (Over/Under 237.5 Points): Over $1.97, Under $1.98
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Rockets at $3.55 and the Bucks at $1.38.
The Rockets are 7-point underdogs against the Bucks, with odds of $2.00 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Bucks (-7) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.92.
The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 237.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.97 and odds for the Under at $1.98.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rockets (+7) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 237.5 points has a 55% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Rockets vs Bucks game is Betfair, where you can wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Rockets vs Bucks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $3.55 with Betfair (0.8% edge)
- Line: Rockets +7 at $2.00 with Betfair (52% probability)
- Total Points: Under 237.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (55% probability) 🔥
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Our Rockets vs Bucks betting tips are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
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Rockets vs Bucks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Rockets vs Bucks at Toyota Center on Sunday has the Bucks winning 120-114.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider has full coverage of Houston vs Milwaukee on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.
Rockets vs Bucks: Player Props
Looking for Milwaukee vs Houston player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds and assists.
Alperen Sengun is expected to lead the Rockets with 23 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is projected to have 33 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists for the Bucks.
Rockets Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alperen Sengun | 23 | 9 | 7 |
| Jalen Green | 20 | 4 | 3 |
| Fred VanVleet | 19 | 4 | 9 |
| Jabari Smith | 16 | 9 | 2 |
| Cam Whitmore | 13 | 3 | 1 |
Bucks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 33 | 11 | 8 |
| Damian Lillard | 31 | 5 | 7 |
| Khris Middleton | 20 | 5 | 5 |
| Brook Lopez | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Bobby Portis | 12 | 6 | 1 |
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Houston vs Milwaukee match-up at Toyota Center.
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Rockets vs Bucks: Preview
The NBA match-up between the Rockets and Bucks at Toyota Center is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Date: Sunday 7 January 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Toyota Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Houston vs Milwaukee predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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