The Nets will play the Bucks on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm CST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks set for Thursday, January 2nd, 2025. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Brooklyn Nets currently have a 84.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Milwaukee Bucks is 91.33. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Brooklyn Nets - The Brooklyn Nets currently have a 7-11 record as an away team. That standing puts them 6th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks start this matchup with a 11-5 record as a home team. They now rank 4th in the league for home team wins so far in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Brooklyn Nets currently rank 22nd (107.8) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Milwaukee Bucks stand at 12th averaging 112.7 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 112.8 points against the Brooklyn Nets, ranking them 15th in the league. The Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 18th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 111.4 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Brooklyn Nets have notched a 1-5 Eastern Atlantic Division division record, while the Milwaukee Bucks possess a 6-5 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Brooklyn Nets have a 12-20 overall record, while the Milwaukee Bucks have a 17-14 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, landlubbers! The Brooklyn Nets be sailin' into Milwaukee...The fans be rowdy in the Bucks' arena, shoutin' and cheerin'...The Nets be strugglin' with a 12-20 record overall this season...While the Bucks be holdin' strong with a 17-14 record...
The Nets be scroungin' with a 1-5 record in the Eastern Atlantic Division...While the Bucks be farin' better with a 6-5 record...Brooklyn be averagin' 107.8 points per game, but the Bucks be scorin' 112.7...So buckle up, me hearties, for a fierce battle on the court...
See you courtside at today's game...Be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets...Look at this game's prop bets below...Arrr! Let the game begin!
Best Nets at Bucks Odds
| Underdog Brooklyn Nets | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Brooklyn Nets | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Milwaukee Bucks are -12.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Brooklyn Nets are +12.5 -112 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 223.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Milwaukee Bucks are the -715 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Brooklyn Nets are the +525 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Nets
Bucks
1/02/25 7:10pm CST | +12.5 -115-12.5 -105 |
Underdog Brooklyn Nets - Brooklyn Nets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +12.5 Brooklyn Nets underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -12.5 Milwaukee Bucks favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Brooklyn Nets at Milwaukee Bucks Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Nets
Bucks
Game to Overtime
1/02/25 7:10pm CST | Yes +2000No -10000Bet |
Nets
Team Total Points
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 104.5 o -120104.5 u -105Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 118.5 o -110118.5 u -115Bet |
AJ Green
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 6.5 o +1106.5 u -150Bet |
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Andre Jackson Jr
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 4.5 o +1054.5 u -140Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Brook Lopez
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u +100Bet |
Cam Thomas
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 19.5 o -12019.5 u -110Bet |
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Cameron Johnson
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 16.5 o -13016.5 u -105Bet |
D'Angelo Russell
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 15.5 o -12015.5 u -110Bet |
Damian Lillard
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 22.5 o -14022.5 u +105Bet |
Day'Ron Sharpe
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 5.5 o -1305.5 u -105Bet |
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Gary Trent Jr
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 8.5 o -1208.5 u -110Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 29.5 o -11529.5 u -115Bet |
Jalen Wilson
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 9.5 o -1159.5 u -120Bet |
Khris Middleton
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 14.5 o -11514.5 u -115Bet |
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Nicolas Claxton
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
Taurean Prince
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Ziaire Williams
Points Scored
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -125Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 22.5 o -12522.5 u -105Bet |
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Brook Lopez
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
Cam Thomas
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 25.5 o -11025.5 u -120Bet |
Cameron Johnson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 24.5 o -12524.5 u -110Bet |
Damian Lillard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 33.5 o -12033.5 u -110Bet |
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Day'Ron Sharpe
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 46.5 o -12046.5 u -110Bet |
Nicolas Claxton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
BKN at MIL 1/02/25 7:10pm CST | 20.5 o -12020.5 u -110Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 26 | 19 | 0.578 | +11.0 | 16-7 | 9-12 | 6-5 | 21-15 | 114.5 | 111.4 | +3.1 | L1 | 7-3 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 14 | 33 | 0.298 | +24.0 | 5-16 | 9-17 | 1-8 | 7-22 | 105.5 | 113.3 | -7.8 | L7 | 1-9 |
Brooklyn Nets & Milwaukee Bucks Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Brooklyn Nets Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Nets | +100000 Bet | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Bucks | +2500 Bet | +2500 Bet |
Brooklyn Nets & Milwaukee Bucks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 at 7:10 pm CST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Brooklyn Nets vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.