The Los Angeles Lakers (34-30) host the Milwaukee Bucks (41-22) in a cross-conference affair on Friday night time. That is the primary matchup of the season between these groups. The Bucks are at the moment the second seed within the East, whereas Los Angeles is combating to enhance its positioning as it is the tenth seed in a jam-packed Western Convention. LeBron James (ankle) is out for Los Angeles. In the meantime, the Bucks record Khris Middleton (ankle) as out and Damian Lillard (rib) as questionable.
Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Area in Los Angeles. Milwaukee is a 3.5-point favourite within the newest Bucks vs. Lakers odds, per SportsLine consensus. The over/underneath for complete factors is 229. Earlier than making any Lakers vs. Bucks picks, be sure you see the NBA predictions from SportsLine’s confirmed mannequin.
The SportsLine Projection Mannequin simulates each NBA sport 10,000 instances and has returned properly over $10,000 in revenue for $100 gamers on its top-rated NBA picks over the previous five-plus seasons. The mannequin enters Week 20 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a scorching 64-40 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning greater than $2,200. Anybody following it has seen enormous returns.
Now, the mannequin has set its sights on Los Angeles vs. Milwaukee. You’ll be able to go to SportsLine now to see the picks. Listed below are a number of NBA odds and betting traces for Lakers vs. Bucks:
- Bucks vs. Lakers unfold: Milwaukee -3.5
- Bucks vs. Lakers Over-Below: 229 factors
- Bucks vs. Lakers cash line: Los Angeles +132, Milwaukee -156
- MIL: The Bucks have hit the Sport Complete Below in 23 of their final 32 video games
- LAL: The Lakers have hit the cash line in 35 of their final 49 video games at residence
- Bucks vs. Lakers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Lakers can cowl
Guard Austin Reaves is a playmaker for Los Angeles, each as a scorer and distributor. He is averaging 15.7 factors on 49.2% capturing from the sphere and a 37.5% mark from past the arc. Reaves can even function the purpose and is averaging 5.5 assists. On March 2 versus Denver, Reaves displayed his playmaking skills with a career-high 14 assists to go together with 19 factors.
Anthony Davis is an anchor defensively because of his absurd size and instincts. Davis does a terrific job setting screens and slashing to the rim. The 30-year-old logs 24.8 factors, 12.2 rebounds, and a pair of.4 blocks per matchup. In Monday’s win over the Thunder, Davis had 24 factors, 12 boards, and three blocks. See who to again at SportsLine.
Why the Bucks can cowl
Ahead Giannis Antetokounmpo is a barreling power for the Bucks. Antetokounmpo will get downhill with ease because of his lengthy strides and finishes with power within the paint. The eight-time All-Star racks up rebounds and assists constantly. He’s third within the NBA in factors (30.7) and sixth in rebounds (11.2) with 6.3 assists per sport. On Mar. 1, Antetokounmpo had 46 factors, 16 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Heart Brook Lopez is a clean stretch massive man within the frontcourt. Lopez does a great job drawing opposing massive males out of the paint because of his knack for hitting perimeter jumpers. The 35-year-old can also be a severe rim protector as he is third within the NBA in blocks (2.6) with 12.6 factors and 5.4 rebounds per sport. See who to again at SportsLine.
Easy methods to make Lakers vs. Bucks picks
SportsLine’s mannequin is leaning Below on the full, projecting the groups to mix for 226 factors. The mannequin additionally says one facet of the unfold hits 60% of the time. You’ll be able to solely see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Bucks vs. Lakers, and which facet of the unfold hits 60% of the time? Go to SportsLine now to see which facet of the Lakers vs. Bucks unfold it’s good to bounce on, all from the mannequin on a 64-40 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and discover out.
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