The Milwaukee Bucks battle the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night
The NBA odds slightly favor Giannis Antetokounmpo and company
Read below for Bucks vs Lakers prediction, odds and player props
The Milwaukee Bucks (41-22) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (34-30) on Friday night for a star-studded showdown at Crypto.com Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET with the game televised nationally on ESPN.
According to ESPN Bet, the Bucks opened as 2.5-point road favorites with an over/under of 232.5 points. Player props, including points, rebounds, and assists totals for star players such as LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, are also available.
Let’s delve into our Bucks vs Lakers prediction, as we analyze the odds and provide player props to bet.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIL Bucks | -2.5 (-110) | -135 | Over 232.5 (-105) |
| LA Lakers | +2.5 (-110) | +115 | Under 232.5 (-115) |
In the Bucks vs Lakers odds, Milwaukee is a -135 favorite on the moneyline, giving them 57% implied win probability.
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In addition to our side and total picks further below, there are several intriguing player props to consider for this star-studded matchup. Here are a few that stand out:
Giannis Antetokounmpo over 31.5 points: Giannis has been on an absolute tear lately, averaging 35.2 points on 63% shooting over his last five games. He put up 23 points in just 26 minutes vs the Warriors, so he should be fresh for this one. The Lakers don’t have a great matchup for Giannis defensively. Expect him to be aggressive attacking the rim all night.
Anthony Davis over 11.5 rebounds: AD has grabbed 12 or more boards in three straight and five of his last six games. He’s averaging 12.7 rebounds in three meetings with the Bucks over the past two seasons. With LeBron banged up, the Lakers will need Davis to control the glass and create extra possessions. This is a favorable rebounding matchup for him.
Bucks vs Lakers Prediction
While the Bucks are slight road favorites, this feels like a toss-up game that could go either way, especially if LeBron suits up. The Lakers have been excellent at home and are playing better overall despite the loss to the Kings. Meanwhile, the Bucks laid an egg in Golden State and have been mediocre on the road all season.
Ultimately, I’m backing the Lakers to cover the short spread. I think they will play with more desperation as the 10 seed trying to make the playoffs. The Bucks have struggled in LA in recent years and their offense looked out of sync vs the Warriors. If LeBron plays, I like the Lakers’ chances of winning outright as home underdogs in a high-scoring affair.
The over also looks appealing based on the star power and offensive potential in this matchup. Both teams are more than capable of putting up 120+ points if they get rolling. I’ll take the over 232.5 unless LeBron is ruled out.
MIL-LA Best Bets:
Lakers +2.5 (-110)
Over 232.5 points (-105)
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