Nets vs Bucks Same Game Parlay Picks for Jan 2: Book Brooklyn +14, Russell 15+ Points

The holidays are finally behind us, and the Nets-Bucks matchup is here to snap us out of our holiday haze. Fresh off a win with the Nuggets-Jazz game, and we are diving back into more NBA betting tips. With Milwaukee starting to put the pieces together, Brooklyn faces an uphill battle in their fourth meeting. But hey, nothing like a solid Eastern Conference matchup to kick off the new year, right?

For NBA game predictions today, it’s all about whether Brooklyn can keep up with Milwaukee’s firepower or if the Bucks will once again assert dominance. Let’s break it down and see where the edge lies.

Nets vs Bucks Game Information

• Game: Brooklyn Nets (12-21) vs Milwaukee Bucks (17-14)
• Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
• Date/Time: Jan. 2, 8 p.m. ET
• Nets vs Bucks Live Stream: NBA League Pass

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Nets vs Bucks Same Game Parlay Picks for Jan 2.

1. Brooklyn Nets ATS +14

Here’s the scoop: this pick shouldn’t shock you, and no, it’s not because I’m wearing a Brooklyn Nets t-shirt as I type this. I’m backing the Nets to cover the double-digit spread tonight without hesitation. Hang on, hear me out.

Yes, Brooklyn is down 2-1 in the season series, and sure, they might be without their leading scorer SG Cam Thomas once again (per updated Nets vs. Bucks injuries) (24.7 points per game), but I’m still riding with them to keep this close. Why? Because despite those two losses, the Nets haven’t lost by more than six points to Milwaukee this season. And if their 3-point shooting stays hot – draining 14.7 3-pointers per game, led by SF Cam Johnson (19.3 points per game), G Keyon Johnson, and G Tyrese Martin – plus the cherry on top, PG D’Angelo Russell (12.7 points per game), Brooklyn’s got more than enough on the offensive end to make this a close game.

new year, same elite shooting from CJ 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Vion0tTOQb

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 2, 2025

Not to mention, when Brooklyn is projected as an away underdog (which has been their role all season in this matchup), they’re 11-6-1 at covering the spread. Look, the Nets have enough tools to hang around – even against a Bucks squad featuring PG Damian Lillard and PF Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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2. Nets PG D’Angelo Russell 15+ Points (-115)

In just his second game back in a Brooklyn Nets jersey, I’m all-in on PG D’Angelo Russell to score more than 15 points in this matchup, as my NBA player prop pick. Look, whether SG Cam Thomas is suiting up or not, you can bet Russell will have the ball in his hands for the majority of this game. And let’s be real – scoring is what he does best. If you’ve forgotten how smooth he was in his first stint with the Nets, do yourself a favor: search it up on YouTube.

instant impact from DLo on both ends 🔥 pic.twitter.com/14kGTTvOgI

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 2, 2025

Here’s the kicker: in his first game back, Brooklyn’s recent 130-113 loss to the Raptors, Russell dropped 22 points in just 26 minutes. And you’re telling me he can’t put up at least 15 tonight against the Bucks? Yeah, I’m riding with those NBA odds every day of the week.

Bank on the veteran PG to make a statement in this matchup.

Bet on D’Angelo Russell Over 14.5 points (-110)

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