Warriors vs Bucks Odds & Picks (Dec. 13)
- Milwaukee is a 4.5-point favorite in the Warriors vs Bucks odds on Tuesday evening
- Draymond Green is questionable for Golden State, while Andrew Wiggins has been ruled out
- The latest Warriors vs Bucks odds are listed below, plus injury updates and predictions
It’s a star studded showdown on Tuesday night in Milwaukee as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks host Steph Curry and the Warriors.
Golden State and Milwaukee are the last two teams to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy, but only one of them looks like a championship contender so far this season.
That would be the Bucks (19-7, 12-3 home), who begin the day with the second best record in the NBA. The Warriors (14-13, 2-11 road) on the other hand, sit eighth in the West and to no one’s surprise are catching point in this contest in the NBA odds.
Warriors vs Bucks Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State Warriors | +4.5 (-110) | +154 | OFF |
| Milwaukee Bucks | -4.5 (-110) | -184 | OFF |
Odds as of December 12 at FanDuel. Claim the FanDuel Sportsbook promo code to bet on the Warriors vs Bucks game.
Milwaukee opened up as a 4.5-point favorite, in a contest without a total as of Monday night. Tip-off is set for 7:30 pm ET at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI, a building where the Bucks have a stellar 12-3 record at this season.
Warriors vs Bucks Injury Report
Milwaukee enters play with the second shortest price in the NBA Championship odds, while Golden State is a top-three contender.
The Warriors are already playing without starting small forward Andrew Wiggins (groin), and now starting power forward Draymond Green popped up on the injury report. Green is dealing with a left ankle sprain and was seen icing it after Golden State’s last game. He’s currently listed as probable, but the Warriors will need him at 100% if they hope to have any chance of slowing down Antetokounmpo and company.
Draymond Green pops up on the Warriors’ injury report tomorrow vs Bucks as probable. Left ankle sprain. Was icing it after Celtics game. Jrue Holiday is questionable. Khris Middleton is probable. Andrew Wiggins will miss a fourth consecutive game.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 12, 2022
On the Milwaukee side, starting point guard Jrue Holiday is questionable with an undisclosed injury. Starting small forward Khris Middleton (ankle) is probable after playing just six minutes in the Bucks last outing.
Golden State vs Milwaukee Betting Analysis
Offensively, these are two of the most potent rosters in the league. Golden State ranks eighth in offensive rating, and third in points per game. Milwaukee checks in a little lower down the standings in both categories, but a roster featuring Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Holiday is not to be taken lightly.
Speaking of Antetokounmpo, he ranks second in the NBA in scoring, while Curry checks in at number four. Both are former two-time MVP’s, and are among the four shortest priced players in the NBA MVP odds.
Live in the moment and never take it for granted. pic.twitter.com/dLvVYY0peT
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) December 6, 2022
What separates these two teams is their play in their own end. The Bucks rank second in both defensive rating and points allowed. Milwaukee yields the lowest field goal percentage of any NBA squad, and are top-eight at defending the three-point line and the paint.
The Warriors meanwhile, have been a big disappointment on D. Golden State ranks 19th in defensive rating, and 22nd in points allowed. They’ve coughed up 120+ points on 10 different occasions, and will be in danger of doing so again if Green joins Wiggins on the sidelines.
Warriors vs Bucks Prediction
In addition to injury concerns, the Warriors home/road splits also raise a red flag. They’re 12-2 in their own building, but just 2-11 as visitors. They’ve failed to cover in 10 of their 13 road contests, falling short of the number by an average of 9.2 points per away tilt.
NBA Defensive Efficiency Ranks
| Team | Rank |
|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 1 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 2 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 3 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 4 |
| LA Clippers | 5 |
Milwaukee has had no problem winning games regardless of where they’re played, but they’ve been especially dominant at home. The Bucks are 12-3 in their own building, averaging 14 more points per 100 possessions than on the road.
Milwaukee has also been extremely kind to its spread backers when playing at the Fiserv Forum. They’re 10-5 ATS at home this season, with a +8.5 average point differential.
Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -4.5 (-110)
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As SBD's resident Swiss Army Knife, Chris covers virtually every sport including NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, NCAAB, NCAAF and the Olympics. A true grinder, he'd rather pick off small edges in the player props market than swing for the fences with a 5-leg parlay.
