The Milwaukee Bucks (17-23, 11th in Eastern Conference) travel to face the San Antonio Spurs (27-13, 2nd in Western Conference) in an interconference clash. Milwaukee, struggling with injuries and a sub-.500 record, seeks to upset a Spurs team that’s among the league’s elite defensively but coming off back-to-back losses. This matchup pits the Bucks’ veteran scoring against San Antonio’s youth-led efficiency, with potential for a high-scoring affair given recent trends.
Venue Location
Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX (Capacity: 18,581).
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (Broadcast: FDSWI, WMLW, FDSSW).
Injury Report
Injuries are a major factor, with Milwaukee’s star potentially limited and San Antonio missing a key guard, affecting perimeter defense and scoring.
Milwaukee Bucks:
F Giannis Antetokounmpo (left ankle sprain): Probable; game-time decision after missing recent games but practicing.
F Taurean Prince (neck surgery): Out until at least February 20; herniated disc repair.
San Antonio Spurs:
G Devin Vassell (left adductor strain): Out until at least January 19; missed recent games.
G Harrison Ingram (G League – Two-Way): Out.
G David Jones Garcia (G League – Two-Way): Out.
G Stanley Umude (G League – Two-Way): Out.
Key
Player Matchups to Watch
This game features clashes between scoring forwards and defensive bigs, with injuries forcing adjustments.
F Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) vs. F Victor Wembanyama (SAS): Antetokounmpo (probable; 28.2 PPG, 11.5 RPG, 6.1 APG) dominates with drives and physicality. Wembanyama (24.1 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 4.1 BPG) counters with length and blocks, potentially limiting paint scoring.
G Damian Lillard (MIL) vs. G Stephon Castle (SAS): Lillard (25.4 PPG, 7.2 APG, 4.1 3PM) thrives on pull-ups and playmaking. Castle (rookie; 12.8 PPG, 4.2 APG) provides perimeter defense and transition speed.
F Khris Middleton (MIL) vs. F Julian Champagnie (SAS): Middleton (17.8 PPG, 4.9 APG) adds mid-range scoring. Champagnie (10.5 PPG, 35.2% 3PT) spaces the floor and defends wings.
G Gary Trent Jr. (MIL) vs. G Chris Paul (SAS): Trent Jr. (bench; 10.2 PPG, 38.1% 3PT) provides shooting. Paul (8.4 PPG, 7.1 APG) orchestrates with veteran savvy.
Recent Team Forms
Milwaukee Bucks (4-6 in last 10 games, -8 point differential):
The Bucks have struggled defensively, allowing 118.2 PPG in their last 10 while scoring 110.4. Road form: 8-13. They’re seeking to bounce back from a 139-106 blowout loss to Minnesota on Jan. 13, where poor execution plagued them.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 13 | vs. MIN | L 106-139 |
| Jan 11 | @ DEN | L 104-108 |
| Jan 9 | @ LAL | W 105-101 |
| Jan 7 | @ GSW | L 113-120 |
| Jan 4 | vs. SAC | W 115-98 |
| Jan 2 | vs. CHA | W 122-121 |
| Dec 31 | vs. WSH | L 113-114 |
| Dec 29 | @ CHA | W 123-113 |
| Dec 27 | @ CHI | W 112-103 |
| Dec 25 | @ BKN | W 104-98 |
San Antonio Spurs (6-4 in last 10 games, +6 point differential):
The Spurs emphasize defense (allowing 105.8 PPG in last 10) while scoring 111.8. Home form: 13-5. They’re on a two-game skid after a 119-98 loss to OKC on Jan. 13, where turnovers hurt.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 13 | @ OKC | L 98-119 |
| Jan 11 | @ MIN | L 103-104 |
| Jan 10 | @ BOS | W 100-95 |
| Jan 7 | vs. LAL | W 107-91 |
| Jan 6 | @ MEM | L 105-106 |
| Jan 3 | vs. POR | L 110-115 |
| Jan 2 | @ IND | W 123-113 |
| Dec 31 | vs. BKN | W 107-100 |
| Dec 29 | @ ATL | W 140-129 |
| Dec 27 | @ DAL | W 107-105 |
Series History
The Spurs lead the all-time regular-season series 54-47 in 101 games (53.5% win rate for SAS). In playoffs, no meetings. Milwaukee won the most recent 121-105 on Jan. 8, 2025, but San Antonio took the prior 144-118 on Jan. 31, 2025 (wait, future? Data shows historical; recent average 225.8 points, leaning under in 5 of last 10).
Betting Trends
Moneyline: SAS is 18-8 as home favorites; MIL is 5-14 as road underdogs.
Spread (ATS): SAS covers 57% as favorites; MIL covers 33.3% as underdogs (2-5 ATS last 7).
Total (Over/Under): Over has hit in 4 of SAS’s last 10 (avg. 220.8 points/game) and 5 of MIL’s last 10 (avg. 221.2). Head-to-head leans under (5 of last 10 under 227.5).
Trends: Bucks 2-5 ATS last 7, under in 12 of last 18; Spurs 4-6 ATS last 10 but 3-2 ATS at home lately. MIL is 3-11 ATS on road.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Bucks 224.5
San Antonio Spurs – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, January 14, 2026
