Lakers vs Bucks Prediction 3/20/25 NBA Picks Today

Milwaukee Bucks (38-30) vs. LA Lakers (43-25)
March 20, 2025 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: LA Lakers +3.5; Over/Under: 226
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The Los Angeles Lakers play host to the Milwaukee Bucks at the Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. Here’s a Lakers vs Bucks Prediction. This article will include a Lakers vs Bucks Pick.

Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Bucks have cooled off a bit lately, as they’ve lost five of their last seven games overall. They will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after getting routed by the Warriors in a 104-93 road defeat on Tuesday. Kyle Kuzma led the team with 22 points on seven of 16 shooting, Giannis Antetokounmpo racked up 20 points with nine rebounds and seven assists, while Brook Lopez and Damian Lillard each scored 16 points.

As a team, the Bucks shot just 39 percent from the field and 12 of 38 from the 3-point line as they struggled from the start and had to work so hard to erase an early 17-point deficit. Only to go cold again and score just 17 points in the fourth quarter to allow the Warriors off the hook.

Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have been in great form as they’ve won 11 of their last 15 games overall, and they will be gunning for a fourth straight victory after routing the Nuggets in a 120-108 home win last night. Luka Doncic led the team with 31 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, Austin Reaves added 22 points with eight assists while Dorian Finney-Smith chipped in with 14 points and four assists.

As a team, the Lakers shot 50 percent from the field and 16 of 38 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 46 points in the first quarter to take a 14-point lead into halftime. Before they dominated the third quarter by 32-18 to lead by as many as 30 points at one stage. The Lakers will meet the Bulls, Magic, and Pacers next.

Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win

The home team has won each of the Lakers’ last 13 games.
The Bucks have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
The Lakers have covered the spread in each of their last 10 home games following a home win.
The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents after losing as favorites.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win

The Lakers have lost each of their last six night games against Central Division opponents.
The Bucks have won each of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage against the Lakers.
The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six night games against Central Division opponents.
The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Lakers’ last eight games at Crypto.com Arena.

Matchup/League Facts

The Lakers rank 29th in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (85.7).
The Lakers rank 3rd in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (34.9%).
The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.4).
The Bucks rank 2nd in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (4.0).