Spurs vs. Bucks Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 01th, 2025

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It's an NBA showdown like no other – the Spurs will take on the Bucks on January 01th, 2025, in San Antonio, TX at AT&T Center. Discover our expert picks and predictions to increase your odds of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Spurs vs. Bucks betting tip and prediction

The Western Conference and Eastern Conference go head-to-head in this NBA showdown on January 01th, 2025, at 19:00. The Spurs enters as 3 point underdogs in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Bucks won, 125-121. The over/under for the upcoming game is 232.5 points.

We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2024-2025 season, so let us take a look at how these teams succeed from long distances. The Spurs are making 34.7% of their 3-pointers this season. The Bucks are converting on 38.7% of their 3-pointers. Spurs are attempting 45% of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Bucks are taking 42% of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.

San Antonio Spurs

How are the Spurs playing this season?

The Spurs comes into this game with a 20-24 record, and they are currently 12th in the Western Conference standings. The Spurs are 2-8 in their last 10 games.

Did the Spurs win their most recent game?

No, Spurs fell to the Clippers, 128-116. Devin Vassell scored 34 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Spurs

The leading scorer for the Spurs this season is Victor Wembanyama, who is averaging 24.4 points per game. Wembanyama also is the team leader in minutes played per game with 33.21. He scored 27 points on 10-for-18 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Bucks. In the last game, he scored 55.5 points in DraftKings and 55.4 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Spurs

Coming into the January 01th, 2025 contest, Victor Wembanyama leads the Spurs with 10.8 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 55.5 points in DraftKings and 55.4 fantasy points in FanDuel. Chris Paul has a team-high 8.2 assists per game. He scored 19.25 DraftKings points and 18.7 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Spurs is Chris Paul (1.3 steals per game). He has 19.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 18.7 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Victor Wembanyama is leading the way for the Spurs with 3.9 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 55.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 55.4 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Spurs Team Analysis

The Spurs' point differential this season is -1.7 points per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA. They are averaging 112.1 points per game while allowing 113.8 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Spurs are making 13.8 shots per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Spurs are making 16.8 per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA.

Projected Spurs Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Bucks, the Spurs' starting lineup consisted of Victor Wembanyama, Jeremy Sochan, Julian Champagnie, Devin Vassell and Tre Jones. For the upcoming matchup, the Spurs has the following injuries: Sidy Cissoko is questionable (concussion) and Riley Minix is out (shoulder).

Milwaukee Bucks

How are the Bucks playing this season?

The Bucks head this game with a 26-19 record, and they are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks are 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Bucks win their most recent game?

No, Bucks came up short against the Trail Blazers, 125-112. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 44 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Bucks

The leading scorer for the Bucks this season is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 31.7 points per game. Giannis Antetokounmpo also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.39. He scored 44 points on 19-for-28 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Spurs. In the last game, scored 61 DraftKings fantasy points and 56.9 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading the way with 12.2 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 61 points in DraftKings and 56.9 in FanDuel. Damian Lillard is dishing out a team-high 7.3 assists per game. He has 35.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 35.6 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Bucks' leader is Damian Lillard with 1.2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 35.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 35.6 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Bucks is Brook Lopez, who is sending back 2 shots per game. He scored 24.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 24.1 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Bucks Team Analysis

The Bucks' point differential this season is 3.1 points per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. They are averaging 114.5 points per game while allowing 111.4 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Bucks are making 14.2 shots per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Bucks are making 16.3 per game, which ranks 23rd in the NBA.

Projected Bucks' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Spurs, the Bucks' starting five were Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Malik Beasley and Damian Lillard. For the upcoming matchup, Bucks has the following injuries: A.J. Green is out (quadricep), AJ Johnson is out (illness), Bobby Portis is questionable (personal) and Tyler Smith is questionable (illness).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Spurs coming into this game as 3 point underdogs the suggestion is to bet at the Bucks.

Money Line betting suggestion

Spurs are a 3 money line underdog for the game against the Bucks, and the suggestion is to pick the Bucks.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Spurs and Bucks is 232.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Spurs and Bucks have combined for just 3 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.