Houston Rockets vs Milwaukee Bucks Picks and Prediction for Sunday November 9 2025

By: Eddie Kline Published 11/09/2025, 12:30 AM ET

Rockets Preview

The Sunday NBA schedule will get underway with a matinee between the Houston Rockets and the Milwaukee Bucks from Fiserv Forum. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Rockets (5-3) rank second in the league in offensive efficiency and are expected to be a major contender in the Western Conference. On Friday, Houston was torched for 70 second-half points during a 121-110 road loss against San Antonio.

All-Star C Alperen Sengun tallied a game-high 25 points (10-22 FG), nine rebounds, and eight assists. All-Star F Kevin Durant scored 24 points on 8-for-18 shooting, but committed eight turnovers. Reed Sheppard added 16 points and six assists off the bench for the Rockets.

Bucks Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks have won four of their first five home games and been eliminated in the first round of the playoffs the last three years. The Bucks (6-3) rank eighth in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 120.6 points per contest. On Friday, Milwaukee outscored Chicago by 11 points over the final 12 minutes to pull away for a 126-110 home victory.

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in a game-high 41 points on 16-for-32 shooting to go along with 15 rebounds and nine assists. Milwaukee C Myles Turner chipped in 23 points (8-14 FG) and eight boards. Ryan Rollins added 20 points and six rebounds for the Bucks.

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Rockets vs Bucks Pick

Milwaukee G Kevin Porter Jr. underwent surgery on his right knee meniscus injury and will be sidelined until the end of the month. The Rockets are the better offensive team and have an advantage on the glass. Take Houston to bounce back with a road victory. Final Score Prediction, Houston Rockets win 118-113.

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