Published Mar 27, 11:56am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 27, 11:56am ET
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Updated Mar 27, 1:20pm ET
One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the Milwaukee Bucks hosting the San Antonio Spurs. Who has the edge in our Bucks vs Spurs pick?
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| Milwaukee Bucks | +14.5 (-105) |
| San Antonio Spurs | -14.5 (-116) |
Milwaukee enters this matchup amid a pair of blowout losses. Its latest setback was a 130-99 defeat at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers.
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The Bucks trailed by 22 points (71-49) at the break, and the lead ballooned to 33 points in the third quarter. And this one-sided affair prompted Portland's head coach to empty the bench early in the final frame.
Ryan Rollins was one of the few bright spots for Milwaukee. He pumped in a team-high 36 points, along with four rebounds and four assists. Rollins shot 13-for-26 overall and an impressive 6-for-12 from beyond the arc.
On the other side, the Spurs have reeled off seven straight wins. This stretch includes a 123-98 blowout victory against Memphis on Wednesday night.
San Antonio jumped out to an early 22-point lead and held a 13-point advantage at the break. The Spurs pulled away for good in the third quarter, thanks to a decisive 41-20 scoring edge.
Victor Wembanyama tied for team-high scoring honors with 19 points and 15 rebounds. The Spurs' big man also tallied seven blocked shots and three steals, helping the Spurs pull within two games of the top spot in the Western Conference.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Bucks have won three of the previous five meetings in this series, and are 7-1 against San Antonio in their last eight home games.
On the flip side, Milwaukee has struggled this season, while the Spurs have the second-best record out West. Additionally, San Antonio is a top-five offensive team and ranks in the top 10 on defense.
Pick: Spurs
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San Antonio Spurs
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