Milwaukee Bucks
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  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Bucks vs Lakers

The Milwaukee Bucks take the floor against the LA Lakers in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Total Line Looks Too High and We’ll Go Under

Under 233.5 points could be on the money when the Bucks go up against the Lakers. Our prediction is based on a low-scoring game and the odds of -110 looks like a value wager.

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Teams’ Last Clash Saw 119-95 Lakers Win

Milwaukee Bucks were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Chase Center. Golden State Warriors claimed a 120-113 win. Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 34 points, with Ryan Rollins contributing 16 and Kevin Porter Jr. adding 15.

LA Lakers have landed two home wins on the spin. It was a road defeat to San Antonio Spurs in their last game, losing 107-91 at Frost Bank Center. Luka Doncic put on a fantastic show with a triple-double performance, registering 38 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lakers had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. At Fiserv Forum, they recorded a 119-95 win over the Bucks. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Bucks have won six.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers logo Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Bucks logo Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
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Milwaukee Bucks – Last 10 Games

The Bucks have 5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 111.8 points, 43.1 rebounds, 24.8 assists, 7.0 steals and 3.6 blocks while shooting 47.5% from the field and 79.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 110.2 points and 43.4 rebounds per matchup.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 18.7 points, Bobby Portis 8.5 rebounds and Kevin Porter Jr. 8.6 assists, while Ryan Rollins averages 3.0 (50.8%) 3-pointers made.

LA Lakers – Last 10 Games

The Lakers have won 5 and lost 5 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 111.6 points, 40.4 rebounds, 24.5 assists, 8.5 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 73.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 116.3 points and 42.4 rebounds.

Luka Doncic is averaging 28.4 points, 7.7 assists and 2.6 (29.9%) 3-pointers made, while Jake LaRavia has an average of 5.8 rebounds.

Milwaukee Bucks vs LA Lakers Prediction & Picks

Discover the top Milwaukee Bucks vs LA Lakers betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

233.5 points looks too big a number on the total line and we are happy to play the -110 about Under when it comes to this exciting NBA matchup.

Our NBA handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.

Key Bucks vs Lakers stats:

  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Bucks games.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Bucks games.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Bucks games.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Lakers games.
  • The 233.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 233.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin Porter Jr. Over 8.5 Assists +112 BetMGM logo

Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks) has totaled Over 8.5 assists in 4 straight road games. On the basis of this stat, we can shoot for him to once again cover the Player Assists line and this is on offer at +112.

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Jake LaRavia Over 4.5 Rebounds -147 BetMGM logo

Jake LaRavia (Lakers) has recorded Over 4.5 rebounds in 4 straight games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll wager him to cover the line which is available at odds of -147.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 228.5
Spread Bucks +3.5
Player Assists Kevin Porter Jr. Over 7.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 228.5 on the total, Bucks to cover the +3.5 spread and Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks) to get Over 7.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bucks Bucks logo 116 - 114 Lakers logo Lakers

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll wager the Bucks to secure a 116-114 win at massive odds and this correct score pick should hopefully be a fun one.

Milwaukee Bucks vs LA Lakers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Lakers Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory

LA Lakers are -161 favorites and that means a 62% chance of winning this NBA game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Milwaukee Bucks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +136.

The spread is currently 3, with the total points line at 228.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those who wager Under 228.5 can get -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Luka Doncic Favorite to Score the Most Points

Luka Doncic is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -110 to score Over 34.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -120.

Player Points
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 30.5
-114
Under 30.5
-118
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 22.5
-118
Under 22.5
-114
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Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)
Over 16.5
-128
Under 16.5
-104
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Player Assists
Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-128
Under 8.5
-104
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Kevin Porter Jr. (Bucks)
Over 7.5
-125
Under 7.5
-108
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LeBron James (Lakers)
Over 6.5
-100
Under 6.5
-133
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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 5.5
-106
Under 5.5
-125
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Player Rebounds
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks)
Over 10.5
+102
Under 10.5
-135
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Deandre Ayton (Lakers)
Over 8.5
-115
Under 8.5
-115
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Luka Doncic (Lakers)
Over 7.5
-141
Under 7.5
+107
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Bobby Portis (Bucks)
Over 6.5
+122
Under 6.5
-159
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Lakers Own Six Wins From Last Ten at Home

The Lakers own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 119.90 points on offense and surrendering 119.80 on defense.

The Bucks have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 109.80 points on average and giving up 113.60.

The last Crypto.com Arena meeting saw the Bucks beat the Lakers 118-89. Looking back at the last 9 head-to-head meetings at Crypto.com Arena, the Bucks have posted seven victories, while the Lakers have logged two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O233.5 U233.5
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Home Stats 6-4 239.70 119.90 119.80 7 3
Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Away Stats 4-6 223.40 109.80 113.60 3 7
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O233.5 = Games Over 233.5 Points
  • U233.5 = Games Under 233.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks Stats
LA Lakers logo LA Lakers Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Kevin Porter Jr. 18 34.2 332 141 18.4 7.8 1.9 5.1 0.3 2.2
Ryan Rollins 37 31.75 636 211 17.2 5.7 2.4 4.4 0.4 1.6
A.J. Green 34 29.25 347 69 10.2 2.0 2.9 2.7 0.1 0.6

LA Lakers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Luka Doncic 28 36.51 943 245 33.7 8.8 3.3 8.0 0.6 1.6
Austin Reaves 23 35.3 612 144 26.6 6.3 2.7 5.2 0.2 1.0
LeBron James 18 33.32 391 122 21.7 6.8 1.6 5.4 0.6 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Milwaukee Bucks Lineups

07 Jan NBA
Bucks 113-120 Warriors
04 Jan NBA
Bucks 115-98 Kings
02 Jan NBA
Hornets 121-122 Bucks
31 Dec NBA
Wizards 114-113 Bucks
29 Dec NBA
Bucks 123-113 Hornets
27 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-103 Bulls
26 Dec NBA
Bucks 104-125 Grizzlies
23 Dec NBA
Bucks 111-94 Pacers
21 Dec NBA
Bucks 100-103 Timberwolves
18 Dec NBA
Raptors 111-105 Bucks

Previous LA Lakers Lineups

07 Jan NBA
Lakers 91-107 Spurs
06 Jan NBA
Lakers 111-103 Pelicans
04 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 114-120 Lakers
02 Jan NBA
Grizzlies 121-128 Lakers
30 Dec NBA
Pistons 128-106 Lakers
28 Dec NBA
Kings 101-125 Lakers
25 Dec NBA
Rockets 119-96 Lakers
23 Dec NBA
Lakers 108-132 Suns
20 Dec NBA
Lakers 88-103 Clippers
18 Dec NBA
Lakers 143-135 Jazz

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Cavaliers 21 18 0.538 119.3 117.1 2.2 13-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1L
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
Pacers 7 31 0.184 110.8 119.5 -8.7 5-15 2-16 2-7 5-19 1-9 1W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Hornets 13 25 0.342 115.4 117.2 -1.8 7-12 6-13 4-4 11-18 4-6 2L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 25 13 0.658 119.9 114.3 5.6 14-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 4W
Trail Blazers 18 20 0.474 116.5 119.1 -2.6 9-9 9-11 4-4 15-13 6-4 4W
Jazz 13 24 0.351 119.6 126.7 -7.1 9-11 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
Warriors 20 18 0.526 115 113.6 1.4 12-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 7-3 1W
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Rockets 22 12 0.647 118.9 110.7 8.2 11-2 11-10 2-4 12-11 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Mavericks 14 24 0.368 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-14 3-6 8-17 3-7 1L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 21 18 0.538 119.3 117.1 2.2 13-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1L
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
Hornets 13 25 0.342 115.4 117.2 -1.8 7-12 6-13 4-4 11-18 4-6 2L
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
Pacers 7 31 0.184 110.8 119.5 -8.7 5-15 2-16 2-7 5-19 1-9 1W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 25 13 0.658 119.9 114.3 5.6 14-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 4W
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Rockets 22 12 0.647 118.9 110.7 8.2 11-2 11-10 2-4 12-11 6-4 1L
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
Warriors 20 18 0.526 115 113.6 1.4 12-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 18 20 0.474 116.5 119.1 -2.6 9-9 9-11 4-4 15-13 6-4 4W
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Mavericks 14 24 0.368 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-14 3-6 8-17 3-7 1L
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Jazz 13 24 0.351 119.6 126.7 -7.1 9-11 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1W
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 31 7 0.816 121.4 108.1 13.3 18-3 13-4 7-2 25-6 6-4 1W
Pistons 28 9 0.757 118.5 111.6 6.9 15-3 13-6 7-3 20-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 26 11 0.703 119 113.3 5.7 13-5 13-6 7-1 15-9 6-4 1W
Nuggets 25 12 0.676 124.1 118.1 6 10-5 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 25 13 0.658 119.9 114.3 5.6 14-6 11-7 4-4 13-10 7-3 4W
Lakers 23 12 0.657 116.3 116.6 -0.3 10-6 13-6 4-4 18-9 5-5 1L
Knicks 24 13 0.649 119.7 115 4.7 16-4 8-9 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Rockets 22 12 0.647 118.9 110.7 8.2 11-2 11-10 2-4 12-11 6-4 1L
Celtics 23 13 0.639 117.6 110.6 7 11-6 12-7 5-4 16-8 8-2 1L
Raptors 23 15 0.605 114 111.9 2.1 12-8 11-7 3-6 20-10 6-4 3W
Suns 22 15 0.595 114.8 112.4 2.4 12-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 7-3 1W
76ers 20 15 0.571 117.6 116.2 1.4 10-9 10-6 7-3 15-12 6-4 1W
Magic 21 17 0.553 116.6 115.2 1.4 12-6 9-11 5-4 15-13 5-5 1W
Heat 20 17 0.541 120.1 117.4 2.7 13-6 7-11 3-3 12-10 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 21 18 0.538 119.3 117.1 2.2 13-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1L
Warriors 20 18 0.526 115 113.6 1.4 12-5 8-13 4-3 13-12 7-3 1W
Trail Blazers 18 20 0.474 116.5 119.1 -2.6 9-9 9-11 4-4 15-13 6-4 4W
Hawks 18 21 0.462 118.4 119.4 -1 7-11 11-10 4-3 10-15 3-7 1W
Bulls 17 20 0.459 117.1 121.2 -4.1 10-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 16 21 0.432 115.2 116.6 -1.4 8-10 8-11 5-3 14-12 3-7 1L
Bucks 16 21 0.432 113.3 115.6 -2.3 9-9 7-12 5-4 13-14 5-5 1L
Mavericks 14 24 0.368 113.1 116.9 -3.8 10-10 4-14 3-6 8-17 3-7 1L
Clippers 13 23 0.361 112.1 114.4 -2.3 9-9 4-14 4-4 10-14 7-3 1L
Jazz 13 24 0.351 119.6 126.7 -7.1 9-11 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1W
Hornets 13 25 0.342 115.4 117.2 -1.8 7-12 6-13 4-4 11-18 4-6 2L
Nets 11 23 0.324 109.3 114 -4.7 5-14 6-9 3-7 8-16 5-5 1L
Wizards 10 26 0.278 113.5 124.2 -10.7 6-12 4-14 2-4 7-18 5-5 1L
Kings 8 29 0.216 109.9 121.6 -11.7 5-13 3-16 1-6 6-23 2-8 6L
Pelicans 8 31 0.205 114.5 122.7 -8.2 6-17 2-14 3-6 4-23 1-9 9L
Pacers 7 31 0.184 110.8 119.5 -8.7 5-15 2-16 2-7 5-19 1-9 1W
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak