The Milwaukee Bucks pay a visit to the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Monday night. Here’s a Clippers vs. Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Clippers vs. Bucks Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks have been in a major slump as they’ve lost 10 of their past 13 games overall, but they will be feeling much better after they snapped a two-game skid with a 108-105 road win over the Suns on Saturday. Ryan Rollins led the team with 26 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists; Kyle Kuzma added 20 points on seven of 12 shooting; while Ousmane Dieng chipped in with 11 points. As a team, the Bucks shot 50 percent from the field and 16 of 39 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 42 points in the second quarter to overcome an early 13-point deficit but the scores were locked up at 97-97 late in the fourth quarter before the Bucks went on a crucial 5-0 run to reclaim the lead for good.
Los Angeles Clippers Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers were really struggling during their four-game losing streak, but they will now be looking to build some momentum after arresting a four-game losing streak with a 138-131 overtime road win on Saturday. Darius Garland led the team with 41 points and 11 assists on 15 of 24 shooting, Kawhi Leonard added 34 points and five assists on 12 of 22 shooting, and Derrick Jones Jr. chipped in with 15 points, six rebounds and five assists. As a team, the Clippers shot 57 percent from the field and a sizzling 21 of 42 from the 3-point line as they did just enough to force overtime, where they finally took control with an 11-4 run to pull away and win comfortably in the end.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Clippers have won 15 of their last 16 home games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have lost five of their last six night games.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in each of their last five games following a road win.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Clippers have lost four of their last five games.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last five road games against Pacific Division opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Bucks’ last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Clippers’ last five home games following a road win has gone OVER the total points line.
Los Angeles Clippers Player Facts
- Darius Garland has recorded 6+ assists in eight consecutive appearances—the equal-longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Jordan Miller is one of only 14 players in the league to have recorded 4+ steals in consecutive games this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Myles Turner is one of only three qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
- Ryan Rollins ranks 11th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Clippers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (23.7).
- The Clippers rank 1st in the league for free throw percentage this season (82.4%).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.7).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (73.0%).
Clippers vs Bucks Prediction
The Bucks are still missing Kevin Porter Jr. and Giannis Antetokounmpo, with Kyle Kuzma listed as questionable, while the Clippers have ruled out Bennedict Mathurin and they are keeping an eye on Kawhi Leonard, who is questionable with an ankle injury. The Bucks are coming into this one fresh off an upset win over the Suns, but they’ve been playing too poorly to trust them to keep that going. The Clippers head into this meeting as the clear favorites but they are sweating on the availability of Leonard for this one. This is another game where you should check the lineups before tipoff but at this stage I prefer a play on the more reliable Clippers at home.