Houston is the last unbeaten team in the West at 4-0, including a 120-110 win over Atlanta on Monday. The Rockets have covered ground early with size, defense and a deep rotation.

Milwaukee is 1-3 and coming off a home loss to Indiana. The Bucks have not found their footing yet, and now they host the hottest team in the conference.

Eight and a half points is a big number, but the gap between 4-0 and 1-3 is bigger. Lay it with Houston.

Betting angle

Rockets -8.5 (-110). The favorite on the road, laying points. A $10 ticket returns $19.

Watch Wednesday at 7:00 PM CT from Milwaukee.

Key Facts

  • Line: Rockets -8.5 at Bucks, -110
  • Tipoff: Wednesday 7:00 PM CT, Milwaukee
  • Payout: $10 returns $19