NBA Bucks vs. Warriors Picks & Predictions for March 9, 2013
By ATSSportsline.com
OAKLAND, CA (ATS Consultants) – The Bucks' recent four-game winning streak came to an end on Wednesday but they'll look to rebound when they visit the Warriors tonight at 10:30PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv have installed the Warriors are 2.5-point favorites versus the Bucks, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 211 points. Milwaukee enters play with a 30-29 overall record while Golden State is 35-28.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Warriors opened as 4.5-point favorites but the spread has been bet down to 2.5 at most online sports books. The total, meanwhile, opened at 213 and has dropped to 211.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the current wagers placed on tonight’s game, 51% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Bucks. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided to get the most updated public betting numbers.
NBA FREE PICK: Take Milwaukee. According to latest NBA trends, Bucks are 4-0-1 ATS last 5 in series, 9-3 ATS last 12 in series on the road. Warriors are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. loss, 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall and are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
The Milwaukee Bucks (30-29 SU, 28-31 ATS, 28-29-2 O/U) had won four straight games before falling at the LA Clippers, 117-101 on Wednesday, getting 9.5. Milwaukee is looking to move up in the East as they are three games behind Boston and Atlanta. Golden State (35-28 SU, 31-31-1 ATS, 39-23-1 O/U) struggled at home on Friday night with a loss to Houston, 94-88. They finally defended well, but couldn't put the ball in the basket (38 percent) and turned the ball over 16 times. Their starting backcourt of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 46 points, but they also played 43 minutes apiece. And they are playing with no rest which means the Milwaukee backcourt of Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings will be much fresher.
2013 NBA FREE PICK: MILWAUKEE BUCKS -2.5
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