Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips, Lineups & Predictions - NBA 2024-25

As two teams on very different spectrums play against each other, this game will be a key for the Milwaukee Bucks to continue being a very dominate unit. As this game takes place on Monday, October 28th at 3:30 A.M. IST, it takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Below are our betting odds, predictions, and lineups for this game. 

Milwaukee Bucks vs Brookyln Nets Match Preview

With the Milwaukee Bucks taking a tough loss against the Chicago Bulls, their biggest issue lied in Brook Lopez’s 2nd game. As he is someone who should keep providing as a stretch-five, having only 7 points and 4 rebounds was extremely disappointing plus a tough situation. With Giannias Antetokoumpo, 38 points and 8 rebounds, showing great promise as a scorer, while Dame used a lot of shooting to get to 28, their big-two was in full form. Seeing Bobby Portis, 12 rebounds, continuing his dominance as an elite rim protector, 9 points was a bit low for what he tends to average. Given that Gary Trent Jr., 10 points, is still getting better in this Bucks team-fit, his development will be key for this roster. Seeing Tauren Prince, 11 points in 35 minutes, shows he should be on the court less and once this roster gets Khris Middleton back, this unit will look a lot different.

Looking at the Brooklyn Nets who are really fighting for that Cooper Flagg pick at the end of this season, they ended up losing again. With Cam Thomas, 30 points per game in his first two starts, continuing to be a key piece in their offensive playstyle, his ability to score has helped Brooklyn know what player they need to sign heading into the next couple years. Seeing Dennis Schroeder, 20 points with 6 assists against Orlando, being that veteran leader who can create a great backcourt with Thomas, his dribbling really frees up perimeter shooters. As Doriann Finney-Smith, 15 points plus 6 rebounds, keep adding stats to his record with a great ability to rim-protect, it will give Brooklyn a lot more assets at the deadline to sell him. Ben Simmons, 7 points and 6 rebounds, had a frustrating night as a defender and couldn’t help Nic Claxton going in the middle. As his 4 points and 5 rebounds showed why he is only here for a short-term amount of time, the Nets will continue developing guys like Keon Johnson and Jalen Wilson to become true scorers. 

Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets Starting Lineups 

Milwaukee Bucks Starting 5 - Damian Lillard(PG), Gary Trent Jr.SG), Malik Beasley(SF), Giannias Antetoukomo (PF), Brook LopezC)

Bench- Deion Wright(PG), Taurean Prince(SF/PF), Bobby Portis(PF/C), AJ Green(PG/SG), Pat Connaugthon(SG/SF), Andre Jackson Jr.(PG), MarJon Beauchamp(PG/SG), Liam Robbins(C), Tyler Smith(PF)

Brooklyn Nets Starting 5 - Dennis Schroder(PG), Cam Thomas(SG), Cameron Johnson(SF), Dorian Finney-Smith(PF), Nic Claxton(C)

Bench - Ben Simmons(PG), Jalen Wilson(SG/SF), Noah Clowney(PF/C), Keon Johnson(PG/SG), Cameron Johnson(PF), Shake Milton(PG), Dariq Whitehead(SG), Ziaire Williams(SF)

Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Tips

Total Match Points Over 215.5 - Even though the Bucks have a great offense entering this game, things will be low-scoring because Brooklyn doesn’t have a good scoring star outside of Cam Thomas. As the last game went for 227 combined points, if there is no Khris Middleton for Milwaukee and Brooklyn has someone replace the traded Mikal Bridges, the score should be quite a bit lower than that.

Total Points in the First Half Over 107.5 - As the Bucks enter this game as the 4th ranked first half team this season, they will be playing a lower than average Brooklyn Nets offense. As both team combined for 96 points last matchup, it should be somewhat higher. 

Bucks Score Over 112 Points During Whole Game- With the Milwaukee Bucks entering this game as a very creative offense, they should have a very strong game against this Nets defense. As they have scored over 117 points for 5 straight games, Milwaukee could do this again. 

Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets Match Prediction 

As the Milwaukee Bucks enter this game as heavy favorites and tough loss to the Bulls, they should control this game from the beginning. Seeing that they have beaten the Nets 4 time since the beginning of last season in a row, they should continue being a great offensive unit. Led by Damian Lillard at point guard, him and Cam Thomas will have a very good matchup, but as Dame has way more experience it will lead to higher production. For Thomas, Milwaukee will probably send a double with Malik Beasely who can easily be the Bulls on both side of the floor. If they can get Middleton back, Cameron Johnson will have a very hard time sticking to him as his pressure could end up being on Bobby Ports Jr. in rotations. Knowing this and the lack of defense from Ben Simmons in the middle, a lot of these players like Taurean Prince and Brook Lopez can attack. As Lopez really confuses defenses with his great three-point shooting and blocking ability, he can really be a vital component for them to go far. Given that Giannias will never be switched on by Nic Claxton and can stick to Noah Clowney, it gives this Bucks squad a lot of flexiibilty. The only way Brooklyn keeps this close is if Cam Thomas and Schroeder continue scoring a lot of points, while Finney-Smith plays more outside to knock down long shots. 

Our Prediction- Milwaukee Bucks to Win