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Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets Prediction 11-18-24 NBA Picks

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Houston Rockets (9-4) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (4-9)
November 18, 2024 8:00 PM EDT
The line: Milwaukee Bucks -3.5; Top/Bottom: +218.5
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The Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks face off Monday night at the Fiserv Forum. Here is a Milwaukee Bucks vs. Houston Rockets prediction. This article contains Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets.

Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets are in red-hot form as they have recorded seven wins in their last eight games and will be keen to build on their current five-game winning streak after making light work of the Bulls in a 143-107. victory on the road last night. Fred VanVleet led the team with 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, Alperen Sengun added a 20-point triple-double with 11 rebounds and 11 assists, while Jalen Green chipped in with 18 points on six of nine shooting.

As a team, the Rockets shot 52 percent from the field and 10 of 34 from the three-point line as they took control of the game with a 41-point explosion in the second quarter and just kept their foot on the gas, flowing. in another 75 points in the second half to make it look easy in the end.

Milwaukee Bucks

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks are in a slump having lost nine of their first 13 games overall and are hoping to bounce back after falling agonizingly short against the Hornets in a 115-114 road loss on Saturday. Taurean Prince led the team in scoring with 23 points and five assists on nine of 14 shooting, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a triple-double of 22 points with 15 rebounds and 12 assists, while Bobby Portis scored 21 points in 24 minutes off the bench .

As a team, the Bucks shot 51 percent from the field and 15 of 36 from the three-point line as they stormed out of the gate with 39 points in the first quarter to take the early lead and were actually up by one point. late in the game before the Hornets’ LaMelo Ball drained the game-winning free throws with just 7.1 seconds left on the clock. The Bucks will meet the Bulls, Pacers, Hornets and Heat after this game.

Why the Houston Rockets will win

The Bucks have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Southwest Division opponents.
The Rockets have won 12 of their last 13 games in the second leg of a back-to-back against the Bucks.
The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs when playing at a halftime disadvantage.
The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Southwest Division opponents.

Total Points Facts

Each of the Bucks’ last six games at Fiserv Forum after a road loss has gone UNDER in point totals.
Each of the Rockets’ last six road games following a road win has gone UNDER the point total.

Matchup/League Facts

The Bucks rank first in the league in opponent steals per game this season (6.8).
The Bucks rank 30th in the league in opponent free throw percentage this season (82.5%).
The Rockets rank first in the league in opponent assists per game this season (21.9).
The Rockets rank first in the league in rebounds per game this season (50.7).