Milwaukee Bucks vs Houston Rockets Final Score & Over/Under Result — Apr 1, 2026

The market opened at 216.5, and everything that followed suggested it would fall short—until the second half arrived with offensive fireworks that the pregame totals didn't anticipate. Milwaukee and Houston combined for just 47 points in a sluggish Q1, then 51 in Q2, with the halftime total sitting at 98, well below pace. But the script flipped dramatically after the break. The third quarter exploded for 65 combined points, and the fourth quarter produced 69, the game's most prolific frame, carrying the final combined total to 232—a decisive 15.5 points over the number. DAGGER leaned over, and it cashed.

The Rockets' 119-113 victory was built on depth and balance. Reed Sheppard led Houston with 27 points and 6 assists, while Alperen Sengun contributed 25 points and 9 rebounds. Kevin Durant chipped in 19 points alongside 9 assists, keeping the Rockets' offense fluid through the late stages. The Bucks were no slouches offensively despite the loss; Ousmane Dieng orchestrated the Milwaukee attack with 36 points, 7 rebounds, and 10 assists, a complete floor game. Cormac Ryan added 25 points, and Pete Nance contributed 23, keeping the Bucks within striking distance throughout.

Houston's recent form—averaging 115.1 points scored over its last ten games—proved decisive, as did Milwaukee's defensive vulnerabilities (allowing 121.3 per game over the same stretch). The second-half eruption was the difference, turning what looked like a defensive grind into a shootout that rewarded the over and exemplified why Houston has been the more consistent offensive threat.