San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Picks - NBA

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San Antonio Spurs
1/15/26 20:00
Milwaukee Bucks

Prediction:

 

Over 226.5

-118
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 by Erik Gibbs | in NBA Picks

The San Antonio Spurs and Milwaukee Bucks meet on Thursday with the teams arriving in very different places in the standings. San Antonio is 27-13 and has spent most of the season playing at a top-of-the-West pace, which is usually a sign the baseline is strong even when the schedule turns demanding. Their most recent result was a 119-98 loss at Oklahoma City, a game that got away from them as the night went on, but one defeat does not erase the steadiness they have shown across four months.

In general, the Spurs have avoided long losing streaks and have routinely responded to setbacks with solid follow-up performances, which is a big part of why they have stayed near the top of the conference.

Milwaukee comes in at 17-23, and their recent run has been defined by inconsistency on both ends. The Bucks have taken close losses, but they have also had games where the margin widened quickly, making the final quarter less competitive than they would have wanted.

A 139-106 home loss to Minnesota stands out as a rough defensive night, and a 108-104 loss at Denver showed how thin the margin can be when they are forced to execute in the half court late. Overall, their recent results suggest a team that can look dangerous one night and flat the next, which has made it difficult for them to climb the East standings.

San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks Form

Table

Teams % P W L
2 San Antonio Spurs
0.756 82 62 20
21 Milwaukee Bucks
0.39 82 32 50

San Antonio Spurs and Milwaukee Bucks Latest Matches

San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs Latest matches
L L W W L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Jan 13, 2026 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
119 :  98
San Antonio Spurs

Jan 11, 2026 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
104 :  103
San Antonio Spurs

Jan 10, 2026 - NBA

Boston Celtics
95 :  100
San Antonio Spurs

Jan 7, 2026 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
107 :  91
Los Angeles Lakers

Jan 6, 2026 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
106 :  105
San Antonio Spurs

Jan 3, 2026 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
110 :  115
Portland Trail Blazers
W L L W L W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 7, 2026 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
107 :  91
Los Angeles Lakers

Jan 3, 2026 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
110 :  115
Portland Trail Blazers

Dec 31, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
134 :  132
New York Knicks

Dec 29, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
101 :  113
Cleveland Cavaliers

Dec 27, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
114 :  127
Utah Jazz

Dec 23, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
130 :  110
Oklahoma City Thunder
W W L W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 13, 2026 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
119 :  98
San Antonio Spurs

Jan 11, 2026 - NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves
104 :  103
San Antonio Spurs

Jan 10, 2026 - NBA

Boston Celtics
95 :  100
San Antonio Spurs

Jan 6, 2026 - NBA

Memphis Grizzlies
106 :  105
San Antonio Spurs

Jan 2, 2026 - NBA

Indiana Pacers
113 :  123
San Antonio Spurs

Dec 25, 2025 - NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder
102 :  117
San Antonio Spurs
Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks Latest matches
W W L W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Jan 13, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
106 :  139
Minnesota Timberwolves

Jan 11, 2026 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
108 :  104
Milwaukee Bucks

Jan 9, 2026 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
101 :  105
Milwaukee Bucks

Jan 7, 2026 - NBA

Golden State Warriors
120 :  113
Milwaukee Bucks

Jan 4, 2026 - NBA

Sacramento Kings
98 :  115
Milwaukee Bucks

Jan 2, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
122 :  121
Charlotte Hornets
L W L L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Jan 13, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
106 :  139
Minnesota Timberwolves

Jan 2, 2026 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
122 :  121
Charlotte Hornets

Dec 31, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
113 :  114
Washington Wizards

Dec 18, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
105 :  111
Toronto Raptors

Dec 11, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
116 :  101
Boston Celtics

Dec 5, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
101 :  116
Philadelphia 76ers
W W W L W L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jan 11, 2026 - NBA

Denver Nuggets
108 :  104
Milwaukee Bucks

Jan 9, 2026 - NBA

Los Angeles Lakers
101 :  105
Milwaukee Bucks

Jan 7, 2026 - NBA

Golden State Warriors
120 :  113
Milwaukee Bucks

Jan 4, 2026 - NBA

Sacramento Kings
98 :  115
Milwaukee Bucks

Dec 29, 2025 - NBA

Charlotte Hornets
113 :  123
Milwaukee Bucks

Dec 27, 2025 - NBA

Chicago Bulls
103 :  112
Milwaukee Bucks

San Antonio Spurs against Milwaukee Bucks : Head to Head (H2H)

San Antonio Spurs

33 %

Milwaukee Bucks

67 %

Jan 31, 2025 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
144 :  118
Milwaukee Bucks

Jan 8, 2025 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
121 :  105
San Antonio Spurs

Jan 4, 2024 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
121 :  125
Milwaukee Bucks

Dec 19, 2023 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
132 :  119
San Antonio Spurs

Mar 22, 2023 - NBA

Milwaukee Bucks
130 :  94
San Antonio Spurs

Nov 11, 2022 - NBA

San Antonio Spurs
111 :  93
Milwaukee Bucks

Players list

San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
V. Wembanyama

J. Champagnie

S. Castle

D. Fox

H. Barnes

Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
K. Porter M. Turner

A. Green

R. Rollins

G. Antetokounmpo

Substitutes

San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
K. Johnson K. Olynyk B. Biyombo L. Kornet

D. Harper

J. McLaughlin

L. Waters III

J. Sochan

C. Bryant

Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
G. Trent Jr. A. Coffey A. Jackson Jr. J. Sims

G. Harris

C. Anthony

P. Nance

T. Antetokounmpo

B. Portis

K. Kuzma

San Antonio Spurs - Milwaukee Bucks Key Points

  1. The Over is 4-0 in the Bucks’ last 4 games vs. Southwest Division teams
  2. The underdogs are 3-0 in the Bucks’ last 3 games
  3. The Bucks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games after a loss
  4. The Spurs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games

Our San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

San Antonio's edge starts with Victor Wembanyama, who leads the Spurs at 24.0 points and 11.0 rebounds per game while also averaging 2.7 blocks. De'Aaron Fox has been a major second engine, posting 20.5 points and 5.8 assists per game, and his ability to push pace selectively gives San Antonio a way to create easier looks without taking unnecessary risks. The Spurs can also lean on Stephon Castle's playmaking, as he averages 6.8 assists, which helps keep the offense organized when the game tightens late.

For Milwaukee, the headline is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is posting 29.1 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game and remains the engine for almost everything they do. Kevin Porter Jr. has been the most significant secondary creator, averaging 18.0 points and 7.7 assists, and his playmaking becomes especially important when defenses load up on Giannis and force the ball out of his hands. Milwaukee also gets rim protection from Myles Turner, who leads the team at 1.5 blocks per game, but the Bucks still need to be sharper for longer stretches.

Given the records, recent results, and home-court factor, San Antonio looks more reliable over four quarters. Milwaukee can keep it close if they limit turnovers and avoid extended cold spells, but the Spurs have the more consistent profile right now and should have the cleaner late-game execution. Our prediction for San Antonio Spurs vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Over 226.5 points.

Prediction:

 

Over 226.5

-118
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