Who’s Playing
Milwaukee @ Houston
Current Records: Milwaukee 19-6; Houston 7-18
What to Know
The Houston Rockets haven’t won a game against the Milwaukee Bucks since April 29 of last year, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Sunday. Houston will take on Milwaukee at 7 p.m. ET at Toyota Center after having had a few days off. The Rockets need to shore up a defense that is allowing 117.2 points per matchup.
Houston came up short against the San Antonio Spurs this past Thursday, falling 118-109. Point guard Kevin Porter wasn’t much of a difference maker for Houston; Porter finished with 12 points on 5-for-16 shooting in his 31 minutes on the court.
Meanwhile, Milwaukee escaped with a win this past Friday against the Dallas Mavericks by the margin of a single free throw, 106-105. The top scorer for the Bucks was power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (28 points).
The Rockets have to know they’ll be fighting an uphill battle given the ten-point spread they are up against. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Houston, who are 11-12-2 against the spread.
Houston is now 7-18 while Milwaukee sits at 19-6. Milwaukee is 13-5 after wins this year, and Houston is 6-11 after losses.
How To Watch
When: Sunday at 7 p.m. ETWhere: Toyota Center — Houston, TexasTV: ATTSN SouthwestOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Follow: CBS Sports AppTicket Cost: $19.49
Odds
The Bucks are a big 10-point favorite against the Rockets, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bucks as a 9.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Milwaukee have won nine out of their last 15 games against Houston.
Oct 22, 2022 – Milwaukee 125 vs. Houston 105Dec 22, 2021 – Milwaukee 126 vs. Houston 106Dec 10, 2021 – Milwaukee 123 vs. Houston 114May 07, 2021 – Milwaukee 141 vs. Houston 133Apr 29, 2021 – Houston 143 vs. Milwaukee 136Aug 02, 2020 – Houston 120 vs. Milwaukee 116Oct 24, 2019 – Milwaukee 117 vs. Houston 111Mar 26, 2019 – Milwaukee 108 vs. Houston 94Jan 09, 2019 – Milwaukee 116 vs. Houston 109Mar 07, 2018 – Houston 110 vs. Milwaukee 99Dec 16, 2017 – Houston 115 vs. Milwaukee 111Jan 23, 2017 – Milwaukee 127 vs. Houston 114Jan 18, 2017 – Houston 111 vs. Milwaukee 92Feb 29, 2016 – Milwaukee 128 vs. Houston 121Jan 22, 2016 – Houston 102 vs. Milwaukee 98
