Two teams coming off rare wins will look to make it two in a row as the Brooklyn Nets host the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
Milwaukee is sitting much of what little talent they still have for this game, so my Bucks vs. Nets predictions are taking Brooklyn to cover.
Read on for my free NBA picks for Tuesday, April 7.
Bucks vs Nets prediction
Bucks vs Nets best bet: Nets +2 (-110)
Both of these teams are coming off wins despite playing with rosters that hardly resemble what they looked like earlier this season. The Milwaukee Bucks are counting on players like Ryan Rollins and Cormac Ryan, while the Brooklyn Nets have been led by options such as Jalen Wilson and Nolan Traore.
The list of injuries is astounding, with Giannis Antetokunmpo, Bobby Portis, Nic Claxton, and Michael Porter Jr. among the recognizable names that won’t be playing tonight.
So how are these teams winning? By playing other teams out of the playoff race, of course.
The Bucks have recent wins over the Grizzlies and Mavericks. On the other hand, Brooklyn has gotten its recent victories over the Wizards and Kings, possibly the two teams most committed to tanking in the entire league.
Fundamentally, the Bucks have been the better team this season, but today’s injury report has changed the calculus significantly.
Milwaukee will be without Kyle Kuzma, Myles Turner, and Ryan Rollins, all players who started in the victory over Memphis. The Bucks' one advantage was in their depth of reasonably capable role players, and now we know they’re all siting out tonight.
The Nets at least bring back the lineup that has seen some limited success in recent games, with Traore in particular showing some growth late in his rookie season.
With what passes for more talent on the court and the healthier roster, I’m taking Brooklyn to cover.
Bucks vs Nets same-game parlay
Traore has been one of the few bright spots for the Nets late in the season. He’s averaged 15.8 ppg over his last four outings, and is getting lots of shooting volume, making him a good pick to hit his scoring total tonight.
However, with the overall lack of talent on the court — especially with all the players being held out by Milwaukee — I’m taking the Under, which has hit in four of Brooklyn’s last six games.
Bucks vs Nets SGP
- Nets +2
- Under 220
- Nolan Traore Over 14.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Youth is served
Let’s go all in on two of Brooklyn’s young players who have been getting significant playing time lately to hit their props.
I’m sticking with Traore to hit his scoring Over, and combining that with a bet on the 19-year-old to hit Over 1.5 threes, something he’s done in three of his last four games.
I’ll also take Wilson to dish out at least three assists after picking up four dimes against the Wizards on Sunday.
Bucks vs Nets SGP
- Nets +2
- Nolan Traore Over 14.5 points
- Nolan Traore Over 1.5 threes made
- Jalen Wilson Over 2.5 assists
Bucks vs Nets odds
- Spread: Bucks -2 | Nets +2
- Moneyline: Bucks -140 | Nets +115
- Over/Under: Over 220 | Under 220
Bucks vs Nets betting trend to know
The Nets are 6-3 ATS in their last nine overall. Find more NBA betting trends for Bucks vs. Nets.
How to watch Bucks vs Nets
| Location | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY |
| Date | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN-Wisconsin, WLNY |
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