NBA : Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: March 20, 2025 10:30PM EST @ Crypto.com Arena

Both the teams are not at their best at the moment-the Bucks finding it hard to win even in away games yet the Lakers have recently enjoyed success following a string of victories. Milwaukee would like to rebound after a tough loss at Golden State, while Los Angeles is returning from drubbing the Nuggets. Exciting clash coming up because both have their flashes of brilliance but not really the most dependable teams. The Lakers extending the winning streak while the Bucks try to regain lost form would make for a fiery engagement.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Bucks – , Lakers +

Spread: Bucks -3.5 , Lakers +3.5

Over/Under: 228

Team Recent Performance

Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks went down 93-104 against the Golden State Warriors on March 19 as 2-point favorites, failing to hit the spread while the total stayed under 225. A 105-121 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was a 5.5-point underdog on March 17, again not covering that total under 233.5. On March 16, they took Indiana Pacers to their 126-119 victory as 3.5-point favorites, after covering the spread while the total surpassed 237. On March 14, they settled scores with the Los Angeles Lakers, putting them 126-106 with a 6-point underdog, winning overall and falling below the total of 226.5. The Bucks were shoe-in favorites by 1 point over Indiana as they lost the battle by a close score of 114-115 on March 12; they did not cover totals and went under 237.5.

Los Angeles Lakers

In the most recent posting on March 20, the Lakers walloped the Denver Nuggets by a score of 120-108, winning the game to be awesome for their fans as 5.5-point favorites. On March 18, they managed to accomplish the largest win against the San Antonio Spurs, sealing the game with a total of 125-109 while covering the 9-point spread despite having a total score of over 231. On March 17, they gained a very good win of 107-96 against Phoenix, as 3-point favorites. The total was kept below 226. On March 15, they showed their worst form, losing the match with a high score to the hands of the Nuggets 126-131 but covered that as 15-point underdogs and the total stayed above 230.5. On the previous day, March 14, they were defeated by the Milwaukee Bucks at 106-126 as 6-point underdogs failing to cover the spread but the total went over 226.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Milwaukee Bucks are equal to the Los Angeles Lakers in their last ten games, each team playing 5-5. The spread sees the Bucks going 4-6, while for the Lakers, the record stands at 6-4. It’s also even in the over record, with both teams scoring 5-5. Milwaukee averages 117.7 points per game compared to Los Angeles’ 113.7. Bits halftime average 60.4 and 56.5 for both the teams, respectively. The Bucks shoot from all over the field at a good 48.01 percent, just slightly ahead of the Lakers and their 45.64. Milwaukee’s rebounds favor with 47.2. Los Angeles accounts for an average being 45.1. Bucks made 139 shots on 392 attempts from three-point distance while Lakers registered on 120 and 342 attempts. Milwaukee is quite ahead on defense with 7.3 steals, compared to 6.0 of Los Angeles.

Team Injuries Update

Milwaukee Bucks

Kevin Porter (PF, coach’s decision) is questionable. Jericho Sims (C, thumb) is questionable.

Los Angeles Lakers

Dorian Finney-Smith (SF, ankle), Gabe Vincent (PG, knee), and Austin Reaves (PG, calf) are probable. Luka Doncic (SG) and (C, illness) are questionable. Maxi Kleber (SF, foot) and Rui Hachimura (SF, knee) are out. Cam Reddish (SG, personal) is doubtful.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks will win and cover the spread with the total going over 228.

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