The Milwaukee Bucks will start a stretch of road games tonight as they travel to Chase Center to take on the Golden State Warriors. The last time these opponents matched up was last month, where Milwaukee was able to pull out the victory at home with a score of 128-119.
Injury designations for tonight’s game for Milwaukee include Khris Middleton, who has missed the past few games with an ankle injury will be on the sidelines once again. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed Monday’s matchup versus the Los Angeles Clippers is questionable for tonight’s contest with Achilles tendonitis. Golden State currently has no injuries reported.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Golden State Warriors Spread Set at 4.5, Over/Under 231.5 Total Points
The spread for tonight’s game is set at 4.5 points in favor of Golden State. The Warriors, who are 32-26-1 against the spread this season have gone 16-15 at Chase Center. Milwaukee has only managed to cover in 27 of their 62 games this season, they have covered the spread and won their last 6 games. They also have a 16-14 record on the road. There is value in the Bucks covering tonight’s 4.5-point spread as underdogs.
The total points line is set at 228.5. In the last matchup, there were just under 240 points scored and both teams shot over 41 percent from behind the arc. The Bucks are the second highest scoring team on the road this season, but have not scored the ball at an efficient rate in the past three games putting up an average of 110 points. The Warriors have been even worse in the past week, averaging 106 points per game in their last 3 matchups.
Damian Lillard Over 31.5 Points + Assists (-115 on FanDuel Sportsbook)
Damian Lillard, who is coming off a 41-point performance versus a loaded Los Angeles Clippers team is favored to go over his combined points and assists line in tonight’s matchup. Lillard hit this line in the last matchup versus Golden State this season dropping 27 points and 7 assists. In his career, he has gone over this line 4 straight times.
Stephen Curry Over 30.5 Points + Assists (-120 on FanDuel Sportsbook)
While he did not suit up in the last game versus Milwaukee this season, Stephen Curry has value to go over his combined points and assists line as well. The last time Curry matched up versus the Bucks was in March of last year. Where he dropped 36 points and 4 assists. Milwaukee has struggled defensively against high level guards all season and just let James Harden go for 29 points and 8 assists in Monday’s win.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 11.5 Rebounds (-110 on FanDuel Sportsbook)
Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is questionable for tonight’s game may not suit up. However, he has a favorable matchup versus the Warriors who have given up just under 30 rebounds a game to opposing big men in their last 7 games. Antetokounmpo is averaging 11.3 rebounds on the season and has hit this line in 3 of his last 5 games played.
Milwaukee will extend their winning streak to 7 games with a win tonight. Coverage will begin at 10:00 PM Eastern time on ESPN.
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