Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets Predictions

Rockets v Bucks Final Prediction

As the Houston Rockets enter this matchup looking like the far stronger team, the only reason Milwaukee was projected to win this game at first was due to their star point guard potentially returning to full form. Seeing that the Rockets will be led by Fred VanVleet as their main guard that continues attacking the hoop with great patience, he has continued being the best facilitator on this offense as well. Someone who can create on both ends of the floor and really have a great impact in stealing passes, he continues to be the main leader on this roster. Going up against a guard like Andre Jackson Jr., he should continue showing his prowess as the Bucks point guard seems to be a very inexperienced player that can score but at a very low volume. With their main shooting guard being Jalen Green, he should have a mismatch across A.J. Green throughout this matchup due to the fact he has shown prowess as an elite scorer and grown on defense. Although A.J. Green is known for shooting threes, Jalen’s ability to close plus work quickly against him to create great jump shot looks will be a key factor in this performance. 

As Jalen Green continues to turn into one of the best all-around scorers in the league, he will be next to a great three and defensive guy in Dillon Brooks. Knowing that Brooks can cause a lot of traps by forcing shooters to revert to their original positions after trying to attack him, his ability will make Taurean Prince have a lot of bad looks at the rim. Seeing that he won’t be in the same rhythm it could affect him down the floor as Brooks has an inside scoring ability plus can also knock down long shots at his own will. With Jabari Smith Jr. showing elite length at his power forward position, the Bucks will win this matchup due to Giannias Antetoukompo leading the way for them. As one of the strongest forwards in the game that can drive through multiple defenders for finishes and get tons of boards, he should have another great performance against Jabari Smith. Playing elite defense as well, this will be the one matchup Houston loses throughout the game. Although Milwaukee has Brook Lopez in the middle as a great perimeter shooter, Alperen Sengun plays the same type of game at a much higher level. With Houston having pieces like Tari Eason and Amen Thompson off the bench, the only way Milwaukee keeps it close is if Pat Connaughton and Bobby Portis Jr. can add elite prowess to their offense again. 

Our prediction: Although many think Milwaukee should win this game, Houston has a much higher chance to come out victorious and cover their +2.5 spread, while the score goes over 227.5 points.