The Milwaukee Bucks (1-0) welcome the Houston Rockets (0-2) to Fiserv Forum Saturday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Bucks opened their season up with a 90-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday. Without their 2nd-leading scorer and on the road, Milwaukee entered that battle as 4.5-point underdogs and covered.
Milwaukee is led by two-time MVP and 6-time All-NBA F Giannis Antetokounmpo. G Jrue Holiday, who is a former All-Defensive team member, is another name to keep an eye on.
The Rockets don’t have championship expectations but are laced with young talent, including 2021 No. 2 overall pick G Jalen Green and 2022 No. 3 overall pick F'Jabari Smith Jr.