The Houston Rockets (4-0) and Milwaukee Bucks (1-3) meet Wednesday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Bucks odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2025-26 season series: Rockets won 2-0
The Rockets remained undefeated with a 120-110 victory over the Atlanta Hawks Monday, covering as 4.5-point home favorites while the Over (229.5) cashed. C Alperen Sengun flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 29 points, 9 assists and 9 rebounds. F Kevin Durant added 22 points while F Jabari Smith Jr. scored 16 points with 5 assists and a team-high 12 rebounds.
The Bucks picked up their first win Monday, upsetting the Indiana Pacers 110-102 as 3.5-point
home underdogs while the Under (239.5) cashed. G Tyler Herro led the way with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists. G Ryan Rollins added 19 points, F Kyle Kuzma scored 17 and C Kel'el Ware chipped in 16 points and 14 rebounds for his second straight double-double. Milwaukee also avoided its first 0-4 start since the 1976-77 season.
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Rockets at Bucks odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Rockets -325 (bet $325 to win $100) | Bucks +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
- Against the spread (ATS): Rockets -8.5 (-105) | Bucks +8.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -110 | U: -118)
Rockets at Bucks key injuries
Rockets
- C Steven Adams (calf) out
- C Alperen Sengun (back) out
- G Marcus Smart (forearm) questionable
Bucks
Not submitted yet; had none listed for Monday's game
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Rockets at Bucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Rockets 121, Bucks 110
Moneyline
PASS.
The Rockets (-325) should handle their business on Wednesday, but there is no value in the moneyline. Take your bet to the spread.
Against the spread
BET ROCKETS -8.5 (-105).
Houston enters Wednesday's matchup against Milwaukee undefeated, covering the spread in every contest. The Rockets have scored at least 114 points in each game. Sengun has been outstanding, but he won't be in the lineup Wednesday which puts more on Durant and company to step up.
Milwaukee finally picked up its first win Monday, but will come back down to earth Wednesday. They are continuing to adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo and have struggled defensively.
Houston's depth, physicality and offensive balance present a difficult matchup for Milwaukee. With the Rockets playing confidently on both ends, they have the firepower to build a double-digit lead and maintain control throughout.
Over/Under
BET OVER 228.5 (-110).
Houston is averaging 120.8 points per game, while Milwaukee has allowed at least 116 points in 3 of its first 4 contests. The Bucks have also seen the Over cash in 6 straight games, including 6 consecutive outings as underdogs. Five of the last 6 meetings between these teams in Milwaukee have finished above the total, adding another encouraging trend for Wednesday's matchup.
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