Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Milwaukee Bucks face the Lakers in Los Angeles tonight for some late-night NBA action. Will the Lakers or the Bucks bounce back? Matt McCuen provides his Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers prediction and pick against the spread.
Matt McCuen - March 8, 2024, 9:55 AM EST
5 minMilwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers will meet from the city of Angels on Friday night.
Bucks vs. Lakers DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: March 8, 2024
- Game Time: 10:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Bucks vs. Lakers Odds
- Spread: Bucks -1 (-110), Lakers +1 (-108)
- Total Odds: O 232 (-105), U 232 (-107)
- Moneyline Odds: Bucks (-115), Lakers (+102)
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Bucks come into this contest with a record of 41-22.
That record has earned them the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
It has been a season filled with highs and lows for the Bucks.
The recent run has been hot for the Bucks, who have won five of their six games.
The Bucks saw their five-game win streak snapped against the Warriors on Wednesday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks with 30.7 points and 11.2 rebounds.
All Star guard Dame Lillard has added 24.4 points and a team-best 6.7 assists.
The Bucks are still without shooting guard Khris Middleton.
Veteran Bobby Portis Jr. has been a huge spark off the Bucks bench, adding 13.2 points and 7.1 rebounds.
The Bucks offense has scored 120.9 pounds per game.
The Lakers begin this contest with a record of 34-30.
It has been an up-and-down season for Darvin Hams' squad.
The Lakers are the No. 10 seed in the West.
Los Angeles holds a cushion of 5.5 games over the Jazz for the final play-in spot.
The Lakers trail the Suns by 3.5 games for the final playoff spot.
LeBron James leads the team with 25.3 points and 8.0 assists per game.
Anthony Davis has averaged a double-double this season with 24.8 points and 12.2 rebounds.
Veteran D'Angelo Russell has added 17.7 points and 6.2 assists.
The Lakers offense has averaged 117.2 points per game.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers Pick
This is a good spot for the Bucks coming off a blowout loss on the road.
Milwaukee matches up well across the board.
The Lakers have played much better at home this season (22-11)
The Bucks have been average on the road (16–15).
Despite that, we see the Bucks as the favorite tonight.
Let’s stay red hot on the hardwood.
Pick: Milwaukee Bucks ML -115 CLICK HERE TO SEE WHICH SPORTSBOOK HAS THE BEST ODDS
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