Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction and betting tips
The Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks matchup is one of the eight NBA games scheduled for Saturday. This will be the first matchup between the two teams this season, with the last meeting being on March 11, 2023, a game that Golden State won 125-116.
On that note, let’s take a look at the Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks preview, including the prediction, starting lineups and betting tips for Jan. 13.
The Bucks hold a 86-58 all-time advantage against the Warriors. As previously mentioned, Golden State won the most recent matchup. Steph Curry had 36 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block in the win. Then-Milwaukee starting guard Jrue Holiday had 18 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block.
Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks preview, prediction, starting lineups, odds and betting tips
The Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks game is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 13, at Fiserv Forum. The game begins at 8 p.m. EST and will be televised on Bally Sports WI and NBC Sports Bay Area. Fans can stream the game live on fuboTV and NBA League Pass.
Moneyline: Warriors (+440) vs Bucks (-600)
Spread: Warriors (+11.5) vs Bucks (-11.5)
Total (O/U): Warriors -110 (o246) vs Bucks -110 (u246)
Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks preview
The Warriors finally got a 140-131 win against the Chicago Bulls on Friday after dropping two straight against the Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans.
More than the losses themselves, it was the manner in which the Warriors lost that was worrisome. Golden State lost 133-188 and 141-105 against Toronto and New Orleans, respectively. The Warriors are 12th in the West with a 18-20 record.
The Bucks are second in the East with a 26-12 record. They are coming off of a blowout 135-102 win against the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in the win. Milwaukee split its past 10 games 5-5. However, it has been solid at home with a 17-4 record for the season.
Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks starting lineups
As per ESPN, the Warriors will be without Moses Moody (calf), Chris Paul (broken left hand) and Gary Payton II (Grade 2 strain in left hamstring) on Saturday. Draymond Green, who is looking to come back from an indefinite suspension, is day-to-day because of his conditioning status.
Coach Steve Kerr should start Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Dario Saric and Kevon Looney.
The Bucks do not have anyone on their injury report. Hence, coach Adrian Griffin should start Malik Beasley, Damian Lillard, Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez.
Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks betting tips
Steph Curry has an over/under of 27.5 points for the game, which is higher than his season average of 26.7 points. Curry, however, has been erratic with his shooting efficiency in the recent past. And with Milwaukee expected to hound Curry, he should end the night with under 27.5 points.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has an over/under of 32.5 points for the game. He has been dominant in the past five games, scoring more than 40 points in two of them. Antetokounmpo should end with over 32.5 points, until and unless the Bucks throw open the game by the first half and Griffin decides to rest the Greek Freak in the second half.
Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction
The Bucks are favored by the oddsmakers by a huge margin. The Warriors’ recent record, especially against contenders, doesn’t paint a good picture. Milwaukee should get the win, but if Curry and Golden State are to show any resemblance of their championship DNA, the Bucks might not cover the spread. Both teams score a lot, hence, the team total should be over 246 points.
