Milwaukee Bucks at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

The Milwaukee Bucks (16-10) travel to Toyota Center Friday to take on the Houston Rockets (8-16). Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Rockets vs. Bucks odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

This win streak the Rockets are on might be one of the craziest things of the season. Houston started the season 1-16 and has now put together a seven-game winning streak, recently defeating the Brooklyn Nets.

The Rockets have done it without No. 2 overall pick Jalen Green who will again be out. They're led by C Christian Wood and G Jae'Sean Tate. Houston is 12-11-1 against the spread (ATS).

As for the Bucks, they're led by two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. After a struggling at the season's commencement, the Bucks have won eight of their last 10. However, they're just 11-15 ATS.

Bucks at Rockets odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports' betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:02 p.m. ET.

• Money line: Bucks -475 (bet $475 to win $100) | Rockets +340 (bet $100 to win $340)
• Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -8.5 (-115) | Rockets +8.5 (-107)
• Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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