SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA best bets, predictions and picks for the San Antonio Spurs vs. Milwaukee Bucks game on Friday

For the second and final time this season, the San Antonio Spurs will take on the Milwaukee Bucks. The Spurs lost the first matchup, falling 121-105, but as the Bucks come off a loss against the lowly Portland Trail Blazers, the Spurs aim to continue the misfortune they've had against some bad teams.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as 'probable' for the Bucks' game against the Spurs due to a patella injury, with other key players including Bobby Portis, AJ Green, and Khris Middleton also on the injury report.

The Spurs are mediocre on defense, ranking 19th in points allowed per game and 18th in defensive rating, despite Wembanyama leading the NBA Defensive Player of the Year odds. However, San Antonio’s defense has struggled even more as of late.

Friday’s NBA slate includes Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs (20-24) playing at home against the Milwaukee Bucks (26-19) at Frost Bank Center. The game tips off at 8:00 PM ET.The

1. The Bucks are 2-8 on the road when trailing after the third period. 2. The Bucks have won four straight games against the Spurs. 3. The Bucks have made fewer three-point shots than their opponent in their last two games. 4. The Spurs are 2-4 on the first back-to-back game.

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San Antonio will try to stop its five-game home losing streak when the Spurs take on Milwaukee. The teams square off Friday for the first time this season.