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The LA Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks will lock horns at the Fiserv Forum on Saturday. It will be the Lakers’ final game of their five-game road trip, while the Bucks will be playing their second straight contest at home.
This matchup will be the second game in as many nights for both teams. The Lakers come in after a 118–104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, while the Bucks are fresh off a 147–134 overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets.
LA Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction
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Moneyline: Lakers -110, Bucks -110
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Spread: Lakers +1.5 (-125), Bucks -1.5 (EVEN)
Total over/under (o/u): Lakers o232.5 (-110), Bucks u232.5 (-110)
*Editor's note: Odds are subject to change closer to tip-off*
LA Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks preview
The LA Lakers opened their road trip riding a five-game winning streak, but have been inconsistent since. They’ve split their four games so far, winning two and losing two, and will look to secure their first set of back-to-back victories on Saturday.
Los Angeles hasn’t been able to assert itself on either end of the floor during this stretch, and it’s shown in their overall numbers. They’ve fallen to 19th in offensive rating, averaging 116.1 points per game, while their defense is allowing 115.9 points per game (14th in the league).
On the glass, the Lakers have also struggled, ranking 27th with just 40.7 rebounds per game. While Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have continued to impress in the backcourt, the duo has not received much support from their teammates.
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have had a similar stretch, winning three of their last five but still searching for their first back-to-back victories in November. They now sit at 8–4 overall, placing them fifth in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Bucks have leaned heavily on Giannis Antetokounmpo this season. The Greek Freak is averaging a league-leading 32.5 points per game, along with 11.7 rebounds (sixth) and 7.3 assists.
While he’s powered Milwaukee to several wins, the team has struggled to close out games when he isn’t at his best. The Bucks have also been shaky defensively, giving up 118.8 points per game.
In terms of injuries, the Bucks will be without Taurean Prince (neck) and Kevin Porter Jr (knee). Meanwhile, the Lakers will continue to miss LeBron James (back) and Gabe Vincent (ankle).
LA Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks predicted starting five
LA Lakers predicted starting five
PG- Luka Doncic, SG- Austin Reaves, SF- Marcus Smart, PF- Rui Hachimura, C- Deandre Ayton
Milwaukee Bucks starting five
PG- Ryan Rollins, SG- AJ Green, SF- Gary Trent Jr., PF- Milwaukee Bucks, C- Myles Turner
LA Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks betting tips
Austin Reaves is expected to score over 22.5 points against the Bucks after his 31-point outing against the Pelicans. He is averaging 28.6 points per game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is projected to score over 32.5 points. He is averaging 32.5 points per game this season.
Luka Doncic is expected to grab over 8.5 rebounds against a depleted Bucks backcourt. He is averaging 8.7 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks predictions
The Milwaukee Bucks and LA Lakers are expected to play a tight contest, with Milwaukee holding a slight -1.5 edge on the spread. However, with the Bucks’ backcourt missing key pieces and their defense struggling, the Lakers appear well-positioned to take the win on Saturday.
Prediction: Lakers to win by five points or more
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Edited by Arian Kashyap
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