The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks meet Tuesday in the NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Lakers vs Bucks prediction.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off wins over the Hawks, 76ers and Pacers. The Los Angeles Lakers are averaging 117.7 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 117.6 points on 47.4 percent shooting. LeBron James is averaging 25.4 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Anthony Davis is averaging 24.6 points and 12.5 rebounds. D’Angelo Russell is the third double-digit scorer and Austin Reaves is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free throw line. The Los Angeles Lakers are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.7 rebounds per game. The Lakers are 39-32 in the West, and are 2.5 games ahead of the Warriors.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks recently lost to the Celtics, while beating the Nets and Thunder. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 120.6 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 116.9 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.7 points and 11.3 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 24.4 points and 4.4 rebounds. Khris Middleton is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Portis is grabbing 7.2 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Facts
- The Bucks have won each of their last 13 home games against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last five games as favorites following a win.
- Each of the Bucks’ last six games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Facts
- The Lakers have won each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Lakers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
- Each of the Lakers’ last four night games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Lakers vs Bucks prediction
The Lakers have had a nice week, but they’ve been one of those teams that lets you down the second you start to believe in them. The Lakers aren’t fooling me here. Also, LeBron is doubtful with an ankle injury. The Bucks are as healthy as they’ve been in a while, and Antetokounmpo and Middleton are probable for this game. Again, even though the Lakers have won three straight games, they take a step back after a step forward, and it’s been that way all season. Throw in no LeBron and the Bucks should have a double-digit win at home as they inch closer toward locking up the second seed in the East. I’ll lay the points with the Bucks.