- Matchup: Milwaukee Bucks vs San Antonio Spurs
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The San Antonio Spurs (27-13) will face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (17-23) at the Frost Bank Center this Thursday.
In their previous game, the Bucks were defeated by the Timberwolves with a score of 139-106. Milwaukee posted a field goal percentage of 48.2% (41 of 85) and managed to hit 13 of their 36 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Bucks converted 11 out of 19 attempts, achieving a 57.9% success rate. The team secured a total of 32 rebounds, with 9 being offensive, and dished out 29 assists. On the defensive end, they forced 16 turnovers and recorded 12 steals. Opponents shot a staggering 59.8% against them, with Minnesota recording 37 assists and 9 steals. Additionally, Minnesota collected 44 rebounds (9 offensive, 35 defensive) and blocked 4 shots, while shooting 58.3% from the free-throw line by making 7 out of 12 attempts. Milwaukee committed 14 fouls compared to Minnesota’s 16.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was pivotal in the last matchup, scoring 25 points on 9 of 13 shooting. In 31 minutes on the court, he also grabbed 8 rebounds and handed out 5 assists, shooting an impressive 69.2% overall from the field.
The Bucks come into this game with a season record of 17-23. They average 112.7 points per game, ranking 26th in the league, with a shooting percentage of 48.5%. Milwaukee is also hitting 39.4% on three-point attempts (584 of 1,481) and 73.5% from the free throw line. The team averages 40.4 rebounds and has a total of 1,052 assists this season, putting them at 13th in the NBA for assists. They average 14.9 turnovers and commit 20.8 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Bucks generate 14.1 turnovers per game, committing 18.8 fouls in the process. They rank 20th in the NBA for assists allowed with 1,077. Opponents have an overall shooting percentage of 46.8% (1,640 of 3,505) against them, and they concede about 44.4 boards per outing. Opponents shoot 36.8% from beyond the arc, with the Bucks placing 15th in points allowed per game (115.7).
In their last contest, the Spurs faced a loss to the Thunder, finishing at 119-98. The Spurs pulled down a total of 42 rebounds (30 defensive, 12 offensive) and turned the ball over 12 times while earning 4 steals. The Thunder committed 23 fouls resulting in 24 free throw attempts for the Spurs, who converted 17 for a 70.8% free throw rate. San Antonio connected on 13 out of 37 three-point attempts (35.1%) and shot 40.0% from the field, going 34 of 85. They allowed the Thunder to shoot 51.9% (42 of 81) and gave up 43 rebounds overall.
Stephon Castle had a standout performance for the Spurs, recording 20 points on 6 of 13 shooting, achieving a 46.2% field goal rate, while adding 7 rebounds and 8 assists in 36 minutes of play.
San Antonio boasts a record of 27-13 for the season. Offensively, they shoot 47.1% from the field, positioning them 13th in the NBA. The Spurs have accumulated a total of 4,704 points this season, averaging 117.6 points per game, and they secure 46.7 rebounds per matchup. Their assists average is 25.5, ranking 17th in basketball, and they commit 13.9 turnovers per game, alongside an average of 19.5 personal fouls while shooting 79.5% from the free throw line.
Defensively, the Spurs rank 7th in points allowed per game, restricting opponents to 112.8. They force 13.8 turnovers on average and have allowed a shooting percentage of 46.1% against them, ranking 6th in the league. Opponents convert 36.0% of their three-point attempts, and the Spurs have allowed 77.5% from the charity stripe, with averages of 26.4 assists and 43.0 rebounds relinquished per game, ranking 13th and 9th respectively in the NBA.
Who will come out on top in this NBA matchup against the spread?
Recommendation: Back Milwaukee
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