The Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee bucks duke it out at the Fiserv Forum on Saturday night. Here’s a Bucks vs Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs Lakers Pick.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers have been in great shape as they have won nine of their first 13 games of the season. They will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the Pelicans in a 118-104 road win last night. Austin Reaves led the team with 31 points and seven assists on nine of 16 shooting, Luka Doncic added 24 points with 12 assists while Deandre Ayton tallied 20 points with 16 rebounds on 10 of 11 shooting.
As a team, the Lakers shot a healthy 52 percent from the field and 10 of 34 from the 3-point line as they set the tone with 35 points in the first quarter to take the early double digits lead. They just kept building on it until the margin blew out to 22 points. The Lakers only got 16 points from their reserves but had all five starters finishing in double figures in scoring.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been in decent form as they’ve split their last eight games and they will be looking to build some momentum after outlasting the Hornets in a thrilling 147-134 overtime win last night. Kyle Kuzma led the team with 29 points, 10 rebounds and five assists on 11 of 17 shooting, Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 25 points with seven rebounds and 18 assists while Ryan Rollins chipped in with 20 points eight rebounds and four assists on eight of 12 shooting.
As a team, the Bucks shot a sizzling 65 percent from the field and 20 of 34 from the 3-point line as they squandered an early chance to close out the game in the fourth quarter. Before they made up for it with a dominant overtime period where they outscored the Hornets by 18-5 to win big in the end.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won 17 of their last 18 home games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Lakers have lost nine of their last 10 night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 night games at Fiserv Forum.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 night games against Central Division opponents.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Bucks have lost each of their last four games following a win.
- The Lakers have won five of their last six road games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in five of their last six games against teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last seven home games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Lakers’ last eight road games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (69.6%).
- The Bucks rank 30th for second chance points (141) this season.
- Six different Lakers players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – most in the league.
- The Lakers rank 30th in the league for turnover percentage this season (15.1%).
Bucks vs Lakers Prediction
The Lakers are still missing LeBron James and Gabe Vincent, while the Bucks have again ruled out Kevin Porter Jr and Taurean Prince. The Bucks are certainly tempting at the very short line, but the Lakers are coming into this meeting as the team in better form and they are starting to heat up with players like Ayton starting to contribute regularly. This should be a close one, but I think the Lakers can steal a gritty win on the road in this spot against a Bucks team fresh off an overtime game last night.