- Matchup: Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets
- Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: Space City Home Network
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This Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks (29-45) will be visiting the Toyota Center to face off against the Houston Rockets (45-29).
In their previous outing, the Bucks suffered a defeat to the Clippers, losing 127-113. Milwaukee posted a 51.9% shooting percentage from the field, converting 40 of 77 attempts, while also hitting 20 out of 44 shots from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they achieved an impressive 86.7%, sinking 13 of 15 attempts. Milwaukee grabbed 40 rebounds in total, with 12 coming from the offensive end, and tallied 30 assists. Their defense forced the Clippers into 15 turnovers, resulting in 10 steals. However, they allowed Los Angeles to shoot 58.4% with 45 successful field goals on 77 attempts, while the Clippers recorded 21 assists and 7 steals. Los Angeles also claimed 43 total rebounds (12 offensive, 31 defensive) and blocked 4 shots, shooting 85.7% from the charity stripe by converting 24 of 28 attempts, along with 13 of 30 from three-point range. In terms of fouls, the Bucks committed 21, while the Clippers had 23.
Gary Trent Jr. stepped up in the previous game, achieving a 57.1% shooting percentage from the field and dishing out 4 assists in 37 minutes of play. He totaled 2 rebounds and racked up 36 points by hitting 12 of 21 shots.
As the Bucks head into this matchup, they hold a 29-45 record for the season. They average 15.0 turnovers per game while committing 19.8 fouls. On the boards, they collect 40.5 rebounds and have recorded a total of 1,900 assists this year, placing them 22nd in the league for assists. Milwaukee is shooting 38.6% from three-point territory (1,097 of 2,842) and 73.1% at the free-throw line. With an average of 110.4 points per game (29th in the NBA) on 47.8% shooting from the field, their offensive stats have room for improvement.
Defensively, the Bucks compel their opponents to commit 13.2 turnovers per game while averaging 17.7 personal fouls. They rank 19th in the NBA for assists allowed, surrendering 2,066 assists this season. Milwaukee gives up 47.4% shooting from the floor (3,078 of 6,500) and allows 44.7 boards per game. Opponents are shooting 37.3% from beyond the arc, and the Bucks rank 21st in points allowed per game, giving up 116.9.
The Rockets recently clinched a win against the Pelicans with a final score of 134-102. They secured 39 defensive rebounds and 3 offensive rebounds, totaling 42 for the game, and faced 12 turnovers, earning 3 steals. The Pelicans committed 17 fouls, sending the Rockets to the free-throw line for 21 attempts, converting 18, resulting in an 85.7% free-throw percentage. Houston shot 40.9% from three-point distance, making 18 of 44 attempts and finished with 46.7% shooting overall from the field (49 out of 105). The Rockets allowed the Pelicans to score on 37 of 86 tries (43.0%) and 31.0% on three-point shots, converting 9 of 29. Additionally, Houston permitted New Orleans to collect a total of 42 rebounds (10 offensive).
Alperen Sengun was pivotal for the Rockets, contributing 36 points in 32 minutes with 7 assists, shooting at a rate of 52.2% (12 of 23) and gathering 13 rebounds.
The Rockets carry a 45-29 record this season. They commit 18.4 fouls per game and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 76.1%. Houston averages 25.1 assists per game (24th in the league) while turning the ball over 15.7 times per game. They have scored 8,466 points so far this season, averaging 114.4 points per matchup. Rebounding also stands strong with 48.3 boards per game, and Houston’s offensive shooting percentage of 47.6% ranks them 11th in the league.
On the defensive end, the Rockets allow 35.3% shooting from three-point range (922 of 2,609) and their opponents convert 75.2% of free throws. They give up 24.7 assists and 39.6 rebounds per game, ranking them 4th and 2nd, respectively, in those categories. Houston is also 4th in points allowed per game, yielding 110.1 on average. They force opposing teams into 13.5 turnovers while permitting a field goal percentage of 46.0%, which ranks 7th in the league.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back Houston
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