Warriors vs Bucks Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 January 2026

The Golden State Warriors will sqaure off with the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action at Chase Center on Thursday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.

With the likes of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Brandin Podziemski, the Warriors are looking to overcome a Bucks line-up that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Porter and Ryan Rollins.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Warriors vs Bucks game, plus the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Golden State vs Milwaukee NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Warriors a 70% chance of defeating the Bucks at Chase Center.

Warriors vs Bucks: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Chase Center are shown here:

• Head to Head: Warriors $1.38, Bucks $3.10
• Line: Warriors -6.5 ($1.91), Bucks +6.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 228.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Warriors at $1.38 and the Bucks at $3.10.

The Warriors are 6.5-point favourites against the Bucks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Bucks (+6.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 228.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Bucks (+6.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 228.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Warriors vs Bucks: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Golden State at $1.38 with Bet365
• Line: Bucks +6.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 228.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

These Warriors vs Bucks best bets are based on market-leading simulations and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

Warriors vs Bucks: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Warriors vs Bucks at Chase Center on Thursday is the Warriors prevailing 117-111.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Golden State vs Milwaukee game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.

For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Warriors vs Bucks prediction, put together by experts in the US.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Golden State vs Milwaukee match-up.

As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Warriors vs Bucks: Essential Details

The NBA game between the Warriors and Bucks at Chase Center is scheduled to tip off at 2:00pm AEDT on Thursday.

• Teams: Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks
• Date: Thursday 8 January 2026
• Time: 2:00pm AEDT
• Venue: Chase Center

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our Golden State vs Milwaukee predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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