NBA : Milwaukee Bucks vs Golden State Warriors Odds & Prediction

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March 18, 2025
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Game Info: March 18, 2025 10:00PM EST @ Chase Center

Inconsistency seems to take center stage in both teams’ recent streaks: brilliance overshadowed by crucial moments of struggle. The Bucks, having had to catch their breath after a tough loss to the Thunder, regrouped with commendable wins against the Pacers and the Lakers. The Warriors, meanwhile, have had an up-and-down month, coming off mighty wins against the Kings and the Trail Blazers while still licking their wounds from a loss in Denver. With both teams trying to gain momentum, the contest should be an appealing encounter for fans and gamblers alike.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Bucks 1.69 , Warriors 2.21

Spread: Bucks -2.5 , Warriors +2.5

Over/Under: 227.5

Team Recent Performance

Milwaukee Bucks

On March 17, they were beaten by OKC, 121-105, and failed to cover the 5.5-point underdog. The total went under 233.5. They beat Indiana on March 16, 126-119, while entering the game as 3.5-point favorites; that game went over the total of 237 points. They crushed the Lakers 126-106 on March 14 and beat the 6-point spread, with the total going over 226.5. They lost a close encounter with Indiana 115-114 on March 12, failing to cover as 1-point underdogs; the total stayed under 237.5. Then on March 10, they succumbed to Cleveland 112 to 100, going under 242 as 7-point underdogs.

Golden State Warriors

The Warriors lost to the Nuggets, 114-105, on March 18, with 13 points being underdogs and under 232.5. They squeaked past the Knicks 97-94 on March 16 but didn’t cover the 6.5 spread, with the total under 228. They dominated the Kings on March 14, 130-104, covering 7.5 favorites, and the total went over at 233.5. They beat the Trail Blazers, 130-120 on March 11 but failed to cover as a 12.5-favorite; the total went higher than 237. On March 9, they beat the Pistons by 115-110 but didn’t cover a 5-point spread, and the total was under 237.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors have similar records as of now with both sitting on a score of 5 – 5 for the ongoing season. Their streak against the spread variance as for now is that the Bucks’ line is 3 – 7 against. For the Warriors, the same goes at 7 – 3. Both teams have been among those having overs in the last 10 games; they scored overs in six of those games. The Bucks average 116.7 points/game compared to the Warriors’ 114.4 where halftime scores were 57.4 and 54.7, respectively. Bucks average shooting percentage is higher (47.79%-43.17%) while the Warriors have the advantage in rebounds (48.2-46.6). Golden State also is ahead in three-pointers made (164 to 145) and steals (8.0 to 7.8).

Team Injuries Update

Milwaukee Bucks

Kevin Porter (PF, coach’s decision) and Jericho Sims (C, thumb) are questionable.

Golden State Warriors

Jimmy Butler (SF, back), Draymond Green (SF, calf), Buddy Hield (PG, illness), and Gary Payton (PG, nose) are probable. Brandin Podziemski (PG, back) is out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks will win but the Golden State Warriors will cover the spread with the total staying under 227.5.

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