Bucks vs. Spurs: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 19, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 18, 2023

The Milwaukee Bucks (19-7) are favorites, by 16.5 points as they host the San Antonio Spurs (4-21) on December 19, 2023 at Fiserv Forum. This contest features one of the hottest squads in the NBA against one of the coldest, as the Bucks have won four in a row, and are 8-2 in their past 10 games. The Spurs, on the other hand, have gone 1-9 in their past 10. The matchup’s point total is 249.

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Bucks vs. Spurs Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Bucks -16.5 249

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Injury Report as of December 18

Bucks: Jae Crowder: Out (Groin), Malik Beasley: Out (Illness)

Spurs: Charles Bassey: Out (Left Knee)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Spurs (+16.5)
Total Pick Under (249)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Bucks vs. Spurs Stat Rankings

Bucks Avg. (Rank) Spurs Avg. (Rank)
124.4 (2nd) Points Scored 110.6 (25th)
119.2 (23rd) Points Allowed 122.2 (27th)
44.0 (15th) Rebounds 43.1 (21st)
9.6 (26th) Off. Rebounds 10.1 (23rd)
14.2 (6th) 3pt Made 13.0 (11th)
25.5 (19th) Assists 29.0 (3rd)
13.4 (16th) Turnovers 15.6 (28th)

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Bucks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo 23 31 11.1 4.9 1.4 1.2 0.4
Damian Lillard 22 25.7 4.5 7.1 1 0.2 3
Brook Lopez 24 13.2 4.6 1.3 0.7 2.9 1.8
Bobby Portis 24 12.7 6.7 1.1 0.8 0.4 1
Khris Middleton 19 12.4 4.8 4.1 0.7 0.1 1.2

Spurs Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Victor Wembanyama 24 19 11 2.7 1.3 3 1.4
Devin Vassell 20 18.3 3.5 2.9 1 0.2 2.7
Keldon Johnson 24 17 6.3 4.2 1 0.3 2
Zach Collins 25 12.7 6 3.4 0.6 0.6 1
Jeremy Sochan 25 10.4 5.3 4 0.7 0.3 0.8

Betting Trends

  • The Bucks’ record against the spread is 12-13-1.
  • Milwaukee has covered every time (1-0) as a 16.5-point favorite or greater this year.
  • The Bucks have played 26 games this year, and 18 of them have gone over the total.
  • Milwaukee’s games have had more than 249 points scored on 11 occasions this season.
  • The over/under in this game is 249 points, 5.4 higher than the average total in Bucks games this season.
  • The Spurs have 10 wins in 25 games against the spread this year.
  • The Spurs have played 25 games this season, and 17 of them have gone over the total.
  • San Antonio’s games have had over 249 points six times this season.
  • The over/under for this game is 16.2 points higher than the average scoring total for Spurs games of 232.8.

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