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NBA: Milwaukee Bucks (41-22) at Los Angeles Lakers (34-30)
By Sam Batz
When: Friday, March 8th at 10:00 PM EST
Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Watch On: ESPN
Matchup: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The NBA season continues this Friday with a cross conference matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. It’s the first game of the season between these two, but last year they split the series 1-1. Both the Lakers and the Bucks are coming off a loss, as Milwaukee suffered a 35-point defeat to the Warriors, while the Lakers lost to the Kings by 10-points. Milwaukee is sitting comfortably in 2nd place in the East, but the Lakers are barely clinging to a top-10 spot in the West. LA is desperate for a win, and while they’re fortunate to be at home where they’ve won 66% of their games, the Lakers are up against one of the best teams in the NBA.
Below you’ll find all of our picks for the Bucks vs. Lakers, including stats, scores, and betting advice. We’ll help you navigate the odds and provide helpful betting tips for Friday’s matchup between the Bucks and Lakers.
Bucks vs. Lakers Odds
Team | Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
Milwaukee Bucks | N/A | N/A | N/A |
LA Lakers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Bucks vs. Lakers Betting Trends
Milwaukee Bucks
- 27-36 ATS
- 13-18 ATS on the road
- 30-33 O/U record
- 12-19 O/U record on the road
- 39-15 as FAVORITES
- 15-9 as FAVORITES on the road
LA Lakers
- 28-36 ATS
- 15-18 ATS at home
- 34-29-1 O/U record
- 14-18-1 O/U record at home
- 12-18 as UNDERDOGS
- 4-5 as UNDERDOGS at home
Bucks vs. Lakers History
This Thursday marks the 145th all-time regular season matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and LA Lakers. The series began in 1968, and over the past 56 years the Lakers have dominated the series. LA holds an 84-60 lead over Milwaukee, posting winning streaks that have spanned several seasons. However, the Bucks have turned the tide, winning 7 of their last 10 matchups against the Lakers. Last season they split the series 1-1, and Thursday is their first matchup of the current season, but if recent trends tell us anything, it’s that Milwaukee has an edge over the Lakers.
Bucks vs. Lakers Game Predictions
Odds are pending, and please check back with OSB sports for the latest betting figures, but the Bucks are the presumed favorites. Simply put, Milwaukee is the better team here, and I’m going with the Bucks to beat the Lakers. By no means is LA a bad team, but they don’t match up well against Milwaukee. Giannis and Dame are a match made in heaven, combining for nearly 55 points per game, while the Lakers defense struggled over their last 10 games, giving up over 120 opponent points on average. Conversely, Milwaukee’s once porous defense has improved dramatically, giving up just 104.8 opponent points per game in their last 10.
The Bucks are coming off a blowout loss to the Warriors, and Milwaukee isn’t a great road team (16-15 away game record) but the Lakers defense is in a downward spiral, and the Bucks post the 5th-best offensive rating in the NBA. Lebron James always gives the Lakers a chance, and he put up 27 points per game in his last 10, but a lingering ankle injury has the King’s health in question. James is listed as active, meaning he’ll be on the floor against Milwaukee, but whether he’s 100% or not remains to be seen. With Lebron banged up and the Bucks defensive improvements, Milwaukee has my vote.
In summary, here are my picks for the Bucks vs. Lakers Friday night matchup:
- Moneyline Pick: Milwaukee Bucks (pending)
- ATS Pick: Milwaukee Bucks (pending)
- O/U Pick: Over (pending)
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