Stephen Nover's NBA Game of the Week
(NBA) Brooklyn vs. Milwaukee, 04/05/2018 4:00 PM, Score: 119 - 111
Point Spread: 8.50 | -108.00 Brooklyn (Away)
Result: Win
Unlike other lottery teams, the Nets have no incentive to tank being without a No. 1 draft pick. That usually ensures a good effort from the Nets. It didn't happen in their last game, tnough. Brooklyn was blown out by sizzling Philadelphia, 121-95.

Look for a much stronger game from the Nets following that embarrassing road loss. Going back to mid-March, the Nets would be 8-2 ATS if given more than seve points. Brooklyn has covered seven of its past eight away matchups.

The Bucks are in letdown mode off a highly-satisfying home victory against the Celtics two days ago and having just clinched a playoff spot when the Pistons lost last night. Now that the Bucks are officially in the playoffs, they might reduce the minutes of their starters to get them ready for the post-season. That could mean Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been dealing with assorted minor injuries.

The spot is dangerous for the Bucks and they have not been good in this type of role either. Milwaukee is 2-11 in its last 13 home games and 2-7 ATS the past nine times hosting a sub .500 opponent.