San Antonio Spurs vs. Milwaukee Bucks 1/8/25 – The San Antonio Spurs (18-18) and the Milwaukee Bucks (18-16) are set for an electrifying showdown at the Fiserv Forum in Wisconsin. As the season nears the half-mark for both sides, securing these wins is important for their postseason ambitions. Spurs have been up and down in their last few games but the brilliance from their young core especially from their star player Victor Wembanyama has been phenomenal and the bucks look to restore their winning ways on this home game. Stay tuned with us to receive highly accurate free NBA predictions as we look into further details regarding this intriguing encounter.
| When: | Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 9:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
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The Bucks are 5.5-point favorites, reflecting their strong home record and superior recent performance against the Spurs. San Antonio, however, has been a force against the spread, covering in 10 of their last 12 meetings with Milwaukee. With the total set at 226.5, bettors might lean toward the under, considering both teams’ recent defensive performances.
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Spurs | +5.5 | Over 226.5 (-110) | +180 |  |
| Bucks | -5.5 | Under 226.5 (-110) | -220 | |
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Victor Wembanyama (C) vs. Brook Lopez (C)
The french basketball player Victor Wembanyama has proven to be a remarkable phenomenon during his first season in the NBA. At 7 foot 4 inches tall, His current averages stand at an incredible 25.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 4 blocks. He is able to play offensively and defensively which gives him the edge overhis rivals. Instead, his turnovers (3.6 TOV) and fouls (2.2 FPG) represent his weakness which one could believably take advantage of, such as Brook Lopez. Due to the fact that we are playing alongside Wemby he would floor stretch and rim protect alongside Milwaukee’s strong offense.
The Milwaukee Bucks defensive cornerstone role is being fulfilled by Brook Lopez who is a seasoned player in the NBA. Lopez has a 1.9 block average which will to some degree contain Wembanyama’s threat in the paint. While his averages of 12.1 PPG could fool some because he is able to three point shoot adequately which helps Milwaukee score. Additionally, Lopez will have an advantage over Wembanyama with experience and calmness, but he needs to protect himself against the San Antonio Spurs and their strong offense.
San Antonio Spurs Struggling to Find Consistency
The Spurs have recorded two victories and three defeats in the last five games and this sees them struggling for form. Successful outings against the Denver nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers show their determination while the closer losses to the Minnesota and Chicago teams underscore their failure to win the close contests. Admittedly, Wembanyama’s brilliance has often placed the team in a good position, but turnovers and weak defence are still huge worries. San Antonio will now want to make the most of their excellent road ATS record, which means they will have to do a better job of containing the offensively disciplined Bucks team.
Milwaukee Bucks Looking to Rebound
Milwaukee has had a bit of a rough patch lately, winning only 2 out of their last 5 games. Although they managed to get some high-scoring victories over Toronto and Indiana but were defeated by Brooklyn and Chicago. In this situation, Giannis, along with Lopez, will need assistance since the Milwaukee offense might put too much pressure on their superstar. Milwaukee has a good chance to win this game, as they have won the last seven games at home against Spurs, winning under the spread 6-1.
Trends
San Antonio Spurs Betting Trends
San Antonio are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Antonio’s last 6 games.
San Antonio are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games against Milwaukee.
San Antonio are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games against Milwaukee.
San Antonio are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Trends
Milwaukee are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
Milwaukee are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games against San Antonio.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games at home.
Milwaukee are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against San Antonio.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Prediction
The Spurs possess a potent offense spearheaded by Wembanyama whereas the Bucks boast a strong experienced line up and also make use of home court advantage. It will be interesting to see how Milwaukee manages to guard Wembanyama during the game, because he is a powerful scoring threat. If the Spurs are able to cover the spread, then there is a solid chance that they are able to win the game, especially when considering the superb ATS record the Spurs have with regards to the Bucks.
The Bucks do have the upper hand in terms of being in a familiar environment and having veteran players, however, I do believe that both the sides will have balance between themselves, which puts the total around 226.5 as a better pick. Sign up today to make your NBA betting prediction!
Score Prediction: Milwaukee Bucks 112, San Antonio Spurs 108.
