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The NBA is back! The 2021-2022 regular season will kick off with a great match-up. The Brooklyn Nets will travel to take on the reigning NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks. This game promises to be everything NBA fans could ask for. It's time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nets-Bucks prediction and pick based on Nets Bucks odds.
The NBA season will kick off with a clash of two dominant eastern teams. These teams will surely top the rankings come season end, but for now they both start out with a clean slate. James Harden and Kevin Durant will be on full display. the Nets came up short last season and will surely be looking to start out strong. The Greek Freak, Giannis Antetokounmpo, will be leading this Bucks team as they try and repeat last years success. This match-up could end up being a playoff preview and will definitely be a great game.
Here's how the bookmakers have set the line for Tuesday night's matchup.
NBA Odds: Nets-Bucks Odds
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Brooklyn Nets: -2 (-106)
Milwaukee Bucks: +2 (-114)
Over 237.5 (-110)
Under 237.5 (-110)
Why The Nets Could Cover The Spread
Many people have the Nets pegged to win the championship this year. They finished second in the Eastern Conference last year with a record of 48-24. Brooklyn was very competitive last season but due to a shortened offseason and lots of playing time, they were plagued with injuries. They are back this season and after a much needed full offseason are healthy and ready to dominate.
The Nets are an offensive machine. They were number 2 in the league in scoring last year, averaging 118.6 points per game. Led by two of the best offensive players in the league, Brooklyn will look to pour it on against a Bucks defense that allowed the 22nd most points per game last year. This is a favorable matchup from that perspective, and the Brooklyn offense will look to pour it on the Bucks defense. This will certainly be an offensive heavy game. Factor this into your Nets Bucks pick.
Kevin Durant and James Harden headline this Brooklyn Nets team. Many people argue that KD is the best player in the league. He is nearly impossible to guard at 7 feet tall, with handles like a point guard and one of the best shots in the league, he is a match-up nightmare. So it makes sense that when Durant made the move to Brooklyn he attracted talented players to join him. KD and Harden combined to average 50 points per game last season. They are can almost never be shut down and when they get going it's tough for them to lose. NBA odds reflect this.
Why The Bucks Could Cover The Spread
The Bucks are the reigning NBA Champions for a reason. They finished third in the Eastern Conference last season with a record of 46-26. Many people think that may have been a fluke, but the Bucks will be determined to prove them wrong this season. Milwaukee is for real. They are one of the toughest teams to play against, a dominant offense with talent throughout the team. The Bucks will be looking to make a statement at home on opening night.
Milwaukee was the best offense in the NBA last season. They led the league in scoring averaging 120.2 points per game. This type of consistent offensive output led to a great season and a postseason run that resulted in an NBA Championship. The Nets defense ranked 21st in the league, allowing 114.1 points to opposing teams. This combination will definitely work in the Bucks favor as they look to dominate offensively. Keep this in mind when assessing the Nets-Bucks odds.
The face of this Bucks team is the Greek Freak. The two time MVP award winner added an NBA Championship to his resume last season and does not appear to be slowing down. Giannis dominates games and has been consistently getting better every season. People always say that the only thing Giannis lacks is a jump shot, but recent clips from the preseason seem to indicate he may have figured that out to. No team has been able to consistently contain Giannis and he will look to take over this game. The NBA odds must account for this.
Final Nets-Bucks Prediction & Pick
This is going to be a great game. NBA fans have eagerly been awaiting the return of the regular season and on Tuesday night they are going to be rewarded. There's a reason the line for this game is so thin, it could really go either way. Many people think that Brooklyn will come out firing and make a push, but Milwaukee will definitely battle hard. Playing a season opener at home right after a championship the Bucks will certainly battle. The correct line to bet on for this game is the over under. Both of these teams are offensive power houses, it shouldn't take long for them to get things going. Take the over and get ready for the NBA to return in a big way.
FINAL PICK: Over 237.5 (-110)
FINAL SCORE PREDICTION: Bucks 124 – Nets 120
