Published Dec 13, 10:50pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 13, 10:50pm ET
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Updated Dec 13, 10:50pm ET
One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Brooklyn Nets hosting the Milwaukee Bucks. Who has the edge in our Nets vs Bucks pick?
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| Brooklyn Nets | +2 (-105) |
| Milwaukee Bucks | -2 (-115) |
Following back-to-back wins against the Hornets and Bulls, Brooklyn has dropped two of its last three games, including a 119-111 loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
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The Nets held a slim two-point lead entering the fourth quarter. With the score tied at 110, though, Dallas pulled away down the stretch, outscoring the road team by a 9-1 margin.
Michael Porter Jr. was one of six Brooklyn players to record double-digit scoring totals. He put up a team-high 34 points, along with four rebounds and three assists. This was his fourth straight game with at least 30 points, the first such stretch in his seven-year NBA career.
After suffering losses to Philadelphia and Detroit, the Bucks responded with an impressive 116-101 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
Boston held a seven-point advantage at halftime before Milwaukee turned things around after the break. Thanks to a 56-34 scoring edge in the second half, the Bucks coasted to a double-digit victory despite the absence of its leading scorer, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed his third straight game with a strained right calf.
Kyle Kuzma paced the Bucks' offense, scoring 31 points and collecting six rebounds. Bobby Portis led the second unit with 27 points and 10 rebounds, connecting on five of his six attempts from long range.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Bucks have won 13 of the previous 18 head-to-head matchups between these teams, and they are 4-1 in their last five road games against Brooklyn. Given these trends, the edge goes to Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks
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