Milwaukee Bucks vs Golden State Warriors Preview and Prediction for January 7, 2026

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  • Matchup: Milwaukee Bucks vs Golden State Warriors
  • Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  • Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
  • Broadcast: ESPN

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The Golden State Warriors (19-18) will aim to overcome the Milwaukee Bucks (16-20) at Chase Center this Wednesday.

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In their previous matchup, the Bucks triumphed over the Kings with a score of 115-98. Milwaukee recorded an impressive field goal percentage of 44.8%, hitting 39 of 87 attempts, and made 10 out of 37 from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they converted 27 of 30 attempts, achieving a stellar 90.0%. They gathered 48 rebounds total, including 12 offensive ones, and provided 23 assists while committing 10 turnovers and securing 4 steals. Defensively, Milwaukee allowed the Kings to score at a 42.5% rate from the field on 34 of 80 shooting. Sacramento finished with 17 assists and 10 steals. Additionally, Sacramento grabbed 38 rebounds (6 offensive, 32 defensive) and recorded 2 blocks. At the free-throw line, the Kings shot 78.1%, hitting 25 of 32 attempts, and made 5 of their 25 three-point attempts. The Bucks ended the game with 21 personal fouls, while Sacramento committed 22.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was a standout performer in this game, scoring 37 points on 13 of 17 shooting. He played for 32 minutes and hauled in 11 rebounds while dishing out 1 assist, showcasing a shooting percentage of 76.5%.

Heading into this matchup, Milwaukee holds a record of 16-20 this season. They average 113.3 points per game (ranking 26th in the league) while shooting 48.5% from the field. The Bucks are connecting on 39.5% of their three-point attempts (531 out of 1,345) and shooting 74.1% at the free-throw line. As a collective, Milwaukee averages 40.5 rebounds per game and has accumulated 942 assists this season, ranking 16th in the league. They average 14.9 turnovers and commit 21.3 personal fouls per game.

Defensively, the Bucks force 14.3 turnovers each game and commit 19.1 fouls. They rank 18th in giving up assists to opponents with 958 allowed this season. Milwaukee’s defense allows an opponent field goal percentage of 46.6% (1,467 of 3,146), conceding 44.4 rebounds per game overall. They surrender 36.0% on three-point attempts and currently rank 14th in points allowed per game with a defensive average of 115.5.

In their last appearance, the Warriors suffered a narrow defeat, losing 103-102 to the Clippers. Golden State relinquished 48 total rebounds to Los Angeles (6 on the offensive boards). They shot 34.5% from downtown, making 10 of 29 attempts, and converted 19 of 21 free throws for 90.5%. The Clippers managed to shoot 37 out of 77 from the field, which is a rate of 48.1%. Overall, the Warriors shot just 38.0%, going 35 out of 92 attempts. From beyond the arc, they were only able to convert 10 of 41 attempts (24.4%). Golden State hit 22 free throws at an 81.5% clip. The Clippers recorded 21 personal fouls, allowing the Warriors 27 attempts from the charity stripe. Golden State limited their turnovers to 7 while accumulating 18 steals throughout the game. They grabbed 28 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds, totaling 40 for the match.

Stephen Curry was pivotal for the Warriors in this encounter, scoring 27 points on 9 of 23 shooting for a field goal percentage of 39.1%, alongside 4 rebounds and 6 assists in 34 minutes of play.

The Warriors are sitting at 19-18 for the season. They average 20.5 personal fouls per game while achieving an 81.8% free-throw success rate. Golden State dishes out 28.0 assists per game, ranking 8th in the NBA, and turns the ball over 15.9 times per game. They have tallied 4,249 points throughout the season (114.8 per game), while averaging 43.5 rebounds.

On the defensive end, Golden State ranks 7th in points allowed per game at 113.6. They force 15.8 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 46.9% from the field (15th in the league). The Warriors’ defense permits 34.6% shooting from three-point range (451 of 1,302), and opposition free throw shooting stands at 80.2%. They average allowing 26.2 assists and 44.9 rebounds per game, placing them 12th and 20th in the league, respectively.

Who will secure the victory in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?

Prediction: Bet on Milwaukee

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Pick: Milwaukee Bucks
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