The Milwaukee Bucks, they have decided not to fix what isn’t broken. This is a team that won it all two years ago and has made it at least as far as the second round of the playoffs in four straight seasons.
Their only notable addition was a playoff-inspired tweak, signing free agent Joe Ingles after his long run of success with the Jazz. But a torn ACL last January means the 35-year-old will only be expected back at full strength sometime in 2023.
When he does return, his elite shooting ability should be a welcome addition to a stacked lineup led by the game’s best all around player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is still only 27-years-old.
Injuries are starting to take a toll with Khris Middleton, the team’s second-best player, having played just two postseason games last year and Brook Lopez having missed most of the year with a back injury.
Still, the core, including Jrue Holliday are still in their prime, and that continuity helps them to be among the very best teams in the league. Expect them to rest key players at various times as the Bucks gear up for another deep postseason run.
Milwaukee Bucks Season Outlook:
Projected Starting Lineup: PG Jrue Holiday, SG Grayson Allen, SF Khris Middleton, PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, C Brook Lopez
Head coach: Mike Budenholzer
Notable Additions: Joe Ingles
Draft Picks: MarJon Beauchamp (24th overall)
Bucks Arena: Fiserv Forum
Bucks NBA Schedule: NBA.com
2022-23 Milwaukee Bucks NBA Futures Odds
- Odds to win the 2023 NBA Championship: 8/1
- Odds to win the 2022-23 Eastern Conference: +350
- Odds to win the 2022-23 Central Division: -250
- 2022-23 Regular Season Win Total: Under 52½ (-120)
- Odds to Make the Playoffs: Yes -6600 | No +1200
- Official website: nba.com/bucks
- Twitter Account : @Bucks
2022-23 Milwaukee Bucks NBA Award Top Contenders
Regular Season MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo +700
6th Man OTY: Bobby Portis +2500
Defensive Player OTY: Giannis Antetokounmpo +1200, Jrue Holiday +3000
Rookie OTY: MarJon Beauchamp +5000
Liev Jackson NBA Season Prediction on Bucks:
The Bucks have won the Central four straight seasons. They’re likely to do it again, but the betting value isn’t great. This team has every reason to run back the same core for one more season and they should be in contention for the biggest team rewards and individual awards.
That’s where I’d put my money. I don’t care for the win total for this team as they are likely to rest key players to help ensure they’re ready for the postseason and the East is much improved.
Favorite bets for the season at current odds include:
- Odds to win the 2023 NBA Championship: 8/1
- Odds to win the 2022-23 Eastern Conference: +350
- Regular Season MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo +700
- Defensive Player OTY: Giannis Antetokounmpo +1200
2021-22 Record: 51-31
My Record Prediction: 51-31
NBA Odds According to Bovada as of September, 2022
Bet on the Milwaukee Bucks 2022-23 Season at Bovada Sportsbook.
