The Bucks will play the Rockets on Saturday, January 6th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:10 pm EST. 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 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Houston Rockets set for Saturday, January 6th, 2024. 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 Milwaukee Bucks currently have a 96.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Houston Rockets is 92.00. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks currently have a 9-7 record as an away team. That standing puts them 3rd in the league for away team wins.
- Home Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets start this matchup with a 14-6 record as a home team. They now rank 3rd in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 2nd (124.8) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Houston Rockets stand at 21st averaging 112.5 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 119.7 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, ranking them 7th in the league. The Houston Rockets currently rank 29th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 109.9 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Milwaukee Bucks have notched a 6-5 Eastern Central Division division record, while the Houston Rockets possess a 7-2 Western Southwest Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Milwaukee Bucks have a 25-10 overall record, while the Houston Rockets have a 17-16 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Milwaukee Bucks are sailing into the Houston Rockets' territory... Stand ready for a raucous battle in the Rockets' arena this Saturday... (Fans in Houston are known to be rowdy and passionate)!
The Bucks hold a solid 25-10 overall standing in this NBA season... While the Rockets trail behind with a 17-16 record so far... (Houston fans better be prepared to witness the might of Milwaukee)!
In the Eastern Central Division, the Bucks boast a 6-5 record... While the Rockets dominate the Western Southwest Division with a 7-2 standing... (The rivalry between divisions will be fierce)!
The Bucks have been lighting up the scoreboard, averaging 124.8 points per game... Houston, on the other hand, has been averaging 112.5 points per game... (The Rockets better bring their A-game to keep up)!
So, me hearties, see you courtside at today's game... (Prepare to witness basketball at its finest and fiercest)!
But before you set sail, be sure to review the best point spread, moneyline, and total bets from our featured sportsbooks... (Get ready to place your bets and make your predictions)!
And if that's not enough excitement for ye, take a gander at this game's prop bets below... (Get ready to wager on everything from three-pointers to rebounding)!
It's going to be a clash of titans in Houston, me hearties... (So brace yourselves for an epic showdown on the court)!
Best Bucks at Rockets Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Milwaukee Bucks are -7.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Rockets are +7.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 237.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Milwaukee Bucks are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +225 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Bucks
Rockets
1/06/24 8:10pm EST | -7.5 -105+7.5 -115 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +7.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -7.5 Milwaukee Bucks favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Milwaukee Bucks at Houston Rockets Prop Bets
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Bucks
Rockets
Game to Overtime
1/06/24 8:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 115.5 o -110115.5 u -120Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 122.5 o -110122.5 u -115Bet |
Aaron Holiday
Points Scored
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -130Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Amen Thompson
Points Scored
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o -1206.5 u -110Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points Scored
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -12010.5 u -110Bet |
Brook Lopez
Points Scored
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
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Damian Lillard
Points Scored
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 25.5 o -11525.5 u -115Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points Scored
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 32.5 o -10532.5 u -125Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -13013.5 u -105Bet |
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Jae Sean Tate
Points Scored
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 7.5 o +1007.5 u -135Bet |
Jalen Green
Points Scored
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 20.5 o -10520.5 u -130Bet |
Jeff Green
Points Scored
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 6.5 o +1006.5 u -130Bet |
Khris Middleton
Points Scored
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -130Bet |
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Malik Beasley
Points Scored
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Pat Connaughton
Points Scored
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -120Bet |
Aaron Holiday
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 10.5 o -10510.5 u -130Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 36.5 o -12536.5 u -105Bet |
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Amen Thompson
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 12.5 o -12512.5 u -105Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
Brook Lopez
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12518.5 u -105Bet |
Damian Lillard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 36.5 o -12036.5 u -110Bet |
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Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 30.5 o -12530.5 u -105Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 51.5 o -11551.5 u -120Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 24.5 o -10524.5 u -125Bet |
Jae Sean Tate
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -125Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 27.5 o -12027.5 u -110Bet |
Jeff Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 9.5 o -1259.5 u -105Bet |
Khris Middleton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 26.5 o -14026.5 u +110Bet |
Malik Beasley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 14.5 o -12014.5 u -110Bet |
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Pat Connaughton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at HOU 1/06/24 8:10pm EST | 8.5 o -1358.5 u +100Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Milwaukee Bucks | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 31-11 | 18-22 | 10-7 | 34-18 | 119.0 | 116.4 | +2.6 | L2 | 3-7 |
| e - Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 0.500 | +23.0 | 27-14 | 14-27 | 9-7 | 28-24 | 114.3 | 113.2 | +1.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
Milwaukee Bucks & Houston Rockets 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.
Milwaukee Bucks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bucks | +2800 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Rockets | +6600 Bet |
Milwaukee Bucks & Houston Rockets 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 Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets 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 Saturday, January 6th, 2024 at 8:10 pm EST, 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 Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets 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.