The Rockets will play the Bucks on Sunday, December 17th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:10 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Now that the 2023-24 NBA season is in full swing, let's gear up for a game between the Houston Rockets and the Milwaukee Bucks set for Sunday, December 17th, 2023. Make sure to review each team's performance stats below as you handicap this matchup. We've included a few key metrics we think will be most helpful. At this point in the season, statistical trends should begin to firm up.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Houston Rockets currently have a 95.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Milwaukee Bucks is 96.67. Continue monitoring these figures as the season progresses.
- Away Houston Rockets - The Houston Rockets currently have a 2-8 record as an away team. That standing puts them 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks start this matchup with a 13-2 record as a home team. They now rank 1st in the league for home team wins so far in the 2023-24 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Houston Rockets currently rank 27th (109.5) for average points scored per game. On the other side of the court, the Milwaukee Bucks stand at 2nd averaging 124.2 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 105.1 points against the Houston Rockets, ranking them 29th in the league. The Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 8th in the league for points scored against them, with a current standing of 119.2 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Houston Rockets have notched a 5-2 Western Southwest Division division record, while the Milwaukee Bucks possess a 5-3 Eastern Central Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Houston Rockets have a 13-9 overall record, while the Milwaukee Bucks have a 18-7 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, mateys! The Rockets face the Bucks in a blood-curdling battle...
The Milwaukee fans be rowdy, like a crew of drunken scallywags...
Houston be 13-9 while Milwaukee be 18-7, piece of eight...
Rockets be 5-2, while Bucks be 5-3, division dogfight...
109.5 points per game, Rockets, 124.2 points per game, Bucks...
See you courtside at today's game, ye landlubbers, buckle your boots...
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Best Rockets at Bucks Odds
| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Houston Rockets | Favorite Milwaukee Bucks |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Milwaukee Bucks are -7 -113 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Houston Rockets are +7.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 230.5 -108 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $108 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 230.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Milwaukee Bucks are the -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Rockets are the +235 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Rockets
Bucks
12/17/23 7:10pm EST | +7.5 -115-7.5 -105 |
Underdog Houston Rockets - Houston Rockets bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +7.5 Houston Rockets underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -7.5 Milwaukee Bucks favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Houston Rockets at Milwaukee Bucks Prop Bets
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Rockets
Bucks
Game to Overtime
12/17/23 7:10pm EST | Yes +1200No -3000Bet |
Rockets
Team Total Points
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 111.5 o -115111.5 u -110Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 118.5 o -120118.5 u -105Bet |
Alperen Sengun
Points Scored
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -12017.5 u -110Bet |
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Alperen Sengun
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 31.5 o -12031.5 u -110Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points Scored
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 11.5 o +10011.5 u -135Bet |
Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -12018.5 u -110Bet |
Brook Lopez
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -11018.5 u -120Bet |
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Brook Lopez
Points Scored
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -125Bet |
Damian Lillard
Points Scored
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 24.5 o -12024.5 u -110Bet |
Damian Lillard
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 36.5 o -11036.5 u -120Bet |
Dillon Brooks
Points Scored
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -10513.5 u -130Bet |
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Dillon Brooks
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -11017.5 u -120Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 31.5 o -10531.5 u -125Bet |
Fred VanVleet
Points Scored
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 18.5 o -10518.5 u -125Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 49.5 o -12049.5 u -110Bet |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points Scored
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 32.5 o -12032.5 u -110Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11023.5 u -120Bet |
Jabari Smith Jr
Points Scored
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 12.5 o -10512.5 u -130Bet |
Jalen Green
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 23.5 o -11523.5 u -115Bet |
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Jalen Green
Points Scored
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 17.5 o -10517.5 u -125Bet |
Khris Middleton
Points Scored
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 13.5 o -11513.5 u -115Bet |
Khris Middleton
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 22.5 o -15522.5 u +115Bet |
Malik Beasley
Points Scored
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 10.5 o -13010.5 u -105Bet |
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Malik Beasley
Points, Rebounds & Assists
HOU at MIL 12/17/23 7:10pm EST | 16.5 o -10516.5 u -130Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| y - Milwaukee Bucks | 49 | 33 | 0.598 | +15.0 | 31-11 | 18-22 | 10-7 | 34-18 | 119.0 | 116.4 | +2.6 | L2 | 3-7 |
| e - Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 0.500 | +23.0 | 27-14 | 14-27 | 9-7 | 28-24 | 114.3 | 113.2 | +1.1 | W2 | 4-6 |
Houston Rockets & Milwaukee Bucks Futures Odds
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Houston Rockets Championship OddsNo NBA Championship TM Houston Rockets YR: futures available
Milwaukee Bucks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Bucks | +1400 Bet | +1600 Bet |
Houston Rockets & Milwaukee Bucks Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, December 17th, 2023 at 7:10 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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