NBA Game Preview: Golden State Warriors (4-1) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (3-1)

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Venue & Game Details

Stadium: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

Capacity: ~17,500

Tipoff: 8:00 PM ET

Broadcast: NBA TV, NBCS-BA, FDSWI

Injury Report

Golden State Warriors:

Alex Toohey (knee) – out

De’Anthony Melton (knee) – out

Milwaukee Bucks:

Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) – out

Key Player Matchups

Stephen Curry (GSW) vs. Ryan Rollins (MIL): Curry is averaging 27.0 PPG through five games, while Rollins has stepped up in Porter Jr.’s absence with a 25-point outing vs. New York.

Jimmy Butler (GSW) vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL): Butler is averaging 21.4 PPG, while Giannis is dominating with 36.3 PPG, 14 RPG, and 7 APG.

Jonathan Kuminga (GSW) vs. Myles Turner (MIL): Kuminga leads Golden State in rebounding (7.4 RPG), while Turner anchors Milwaukee’s rim protection (2.5 BPG).

Team Recent Form

Golden State Warriors:

Last 5: W-W-L-W-W

Last Game: Defeated Clippers 98-79, holding them to 36.6% shooting

Strength: Ball movement (146 assists, 1st in NBA), elite 3-point shooting (40.8%).

Milwaukee Bucks:

Last 5: W-L-W-W

Last Game: Beat Knicks 121-111 behind Giannis’ 37 points

Strength: Giannis’ dominance, balanced scoring, strong home-court play.

Series History

All-Time: Milwaukee leads 87-61

Recent: Golden State has won 3 straight, including a sweep last season

Last Meeting (Mar. 18, 2025): Warriors won 104-93; Butler scored 28 points

Betting Trends

Golden State: 4-1 ATS this season; all 4 games with totals have gone Over.

Milwaukee: 36-17 ATS last season when scoring 110+; 28-14 home record in 2024-25.

Head-to-Head: Warriors have covered in 3 straight vs. Bucks.

Game Odds

Golden State Warriors                   – 3.5

Milwaukee Bucks                            230.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, October 29, 2025