LA Clippers (31-23) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (29-24)
February 20, 2025 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Milwaukee Bucks -1; Over/Under: 226
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The Los Angeles Clippers travel to the Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Here’s a Bucks vs Clippers Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs Clippers Pick.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Clippers have been in fine form as they’ve won seven of their last 11 games overall and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after beating the Jazz in a 120-116 overtime road win on Thursday. Norman Powell led the team with 41 points on 13 of 26 shooting, James Harden added 32 points with 10 rebounds and seven assists while Ben Simmons chipped in with 12 points, seven rebounds, and six assists off the bench. As a team, the Clippers shot just 41 percent from the field and 14 of 38 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and fell behind by as many as 20 points before they held the Jazz to just 13 points in the fourth quarter to force overtime and eventually seal the impressive comeback. The Clippers will play the Pacers, Pistons, and Bulls next.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been searching for form as they’ve lost six of their last nine games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after sneaking past the Timberwolves in a 103-101 road win on Wednesday. Gary Trent Jr led the team with 21 points off the bench, Kyle Kuzma added 19 points with 13 rebounds and four assists while Brook Lopez and Taurean Prince scored 11 points each. As a team, the Bucks shot 44 percent from the field and 12 of 30 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in trouble when they squandered an 18-point lead to trail in the final minute of the game before they scored the final four points to escape with the much-needed road win.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won 14 of their last 15 home games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have lost each of their five previous games at Fiserv Forum following a win.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games following a win.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last 11 games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Clippers have won four of their last five road games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games after winning as underdogs.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Clippers’ last eight games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Bucks’ last eight home games have gone OVER the total points line.
Bucks vs Clippers Prediction
The Clippers are still playing without Amir Coffey and Drew Eubanks, while the Bucks are keeping an eye on Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo who are both listed as questionable for this one. This is definitely a game where you want to check the lineups before tipoff given the injury cloud hanging over the Bucks. With that being said, the Clippers were starting to heat up before the All-Star break and they have all their key players healthy, so I think they represent decent value as the underdogs at this stage.
