Hey everyone, welcome to another addition of the daily sports betting breadown where we will be providing you with all the historical numbers for the spread and the total you will need. Unlike other betting articles, we are not giving you the “picks” for the game, but rather providing you with the information you need to make an educated bet.
Now that we have that out of the way, let’s get to the breakdown for January 9th, 2019 – Milwaukee Bucks at Houston Rockets.
Historical Numbers Against the Spread
Today’s matchup features two of the best teams in the NBA who both have a decent shot at making the NBA Finals. The Rockets come into this game with a record of 23-16 ranking 5th in the Western Conference going 8-2 in their last 10, while the Bucks come into this game with a record of 28-11 ranking 2nd in the Eastern Conference going 8-2 in their last 10
Rockets Historical Numbers Against the Spread (ATS)
While Houston has been one of the better teams in the NBA this season, they have been an average team to bet on going 20-18-1 ATS this year. They come into this game in a great spot playing at home and on a full days rest. In this situation on the year, the Rockets have played well, going 12-6-1 ATS at home this year and going 13-8-1 on one days rest. While the line for this game opened with Houston favored, the are currently a 1.5 point dog as of this writing, and as a home dog this year they are 2-0 ATS. The Rockets have been average this year in non-conference games going 6-6 ATS.
Bucks Historical Numbers Against the Spread (ATS)
The Bucks have been the third most profitable team to bet on this year going 22-15-2 ATS. They come into this game on a full days rest, but are playing on the road in a tough environment. In this situation on the year they have not fared great. While the Bucks have fared well after a full days rest (13-8 ATS) they have not fared well on the road (7-8-1 ATS). While the line did open up with the Bucks as an underdog, they are currently favored, and as a road favorite, they are 4-7-1 ATS. In addition, the Bucks are an average team to bet on in non-conference games going 7-7 ATS on the year.
Historical Numbers on the Total
While the Bucks have been one of the fastest paced teams in the NBA this year ranking 5th in pace, they have been one of the best defensive teams ranking 4th in defensive efficiency. The Rockets have been on the other end of the spectrum this year ranking 28th in pace and 26th in defensive efficiency.
Rockets Historical Numbers on the Total
Even though the Rockets have been one of the slower paced teams this year, they are a stout offensive team and have fared well on the over going 20-17-2 on the this year. They come into this game in great shape to hit the over as they are 11-10-1 on the over with a full days rest and have hit the over at the second highest rate in the league this year at home at a 12-6-1 clip.
Bucks Historical Numbers on the Total
Largely due to blowouts, the Bucks have been an average team to bet the total on this year going 20-18-1 on the over. In the Bucks current situation, they have hit the over at an average rate this year going 10-11 on the over on a full days rest and 7-9 on the road. It should be noted that the line for this game is set close and the Bucks are 4-8 on the over as a road dog, but 3-1 as a road favorite (Bucks opened as an underdog, but are now favored in this game).