milwaukee bucks 122 vs los angeles lakers 123

ANALYSIS

The soaring Bucks fly to Los Angeles to take on the struggling Lakers under the nation’s bright lights, as LA shifts their focus after LeBron James’s historic accomplishment. The Bucks have had the Lakers’ number the past five years, winning 7 out of 10 matchups. This is the final time the two will face off this season, with the Lakers defeating the Bucks, December 2nd, in Milwaukee 133-129, led by Anthony Davis with 44 points.

All eyes on the Lakers (25-30) is nothing new for LA, but the reasoning behind it is. The Lakers have been near the bottom of the Western Conference for the better part of two years now, with plenty of negative media attention to go along with the on-court struggles. Besides LeBron James being the sports world’s biggest story the past few days, the Lakers made more headlines by acquiring former Timberwolves’ D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley, and Jarred Vanderbilt in a three-team trade, parting ways with point guard Russell Westbrook. They are currently sitting as the 13 seed, hoping this move boosts them into a playoff position. James is having yet another stellar season, averaging 30.2 points and 8.5 rebounds, as well as 7.0 assists a night, along with co-star Anthony Davis putting up 26.7 points and 11.9 rebounds a game. 

The Bucks (37-17) are red-hot winning eight in a row, 9 of their last 10, and averaging 124.5 points a night during that stretch. Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is putting up more MVP-like numbers posting 32.2 points and 12.4 rebounds, along with 5.3 assists per night. The Bucks have a phenomenal supporting cast led by 2023 all star, Jrue Holiday. Milwaukee continues to fight for the top seed in the east, trailing Boston by only a game and a half. 

WHY BET ON THE milwaukee bucks

The Bucks have the sixth best defense away from home this season, allowing 112.65 points a night. This goes hand in hand with the under hitting in 68% of Bucks’ road games. Milwaukee is 10-4 as road favorites, but are only 7-5-1 ATS this season.

WHY BET ON THE los angeles lakers

The Lakers are 7-7 as home underdogs this season, while going 8-5-1 ATS. The total has gone under in 5 of the last 7 Lakers' games at home. They are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games, but 7-2 ATS in their last 9 against Eastern Conference opponents.

VS PAST MATCHUPS

Mar-25th
LAL
over
128
:
124
MIL
Oct-14th
MIL
over
108
:
97
LAL
Feb-9th
MIL
over
115
:
106
LAL
Dec-2nd
LAL
over
133
:
129
MIL
Feb-8th
MIL
over
131
:
116
LAL
Nov-17th
LAL
under
102
:
109
MIL

MIL GAMES

LAL
over
128
:
124
MIL
OKC
under
93
:
118
MIL
BKN
under
108
:
115
MIL
MIL
under
119
:
122
BOS
PHX
under
129
:
140
MIL

LAL GAMES

LAL
over
136
:
124
MEM
LAL
over
128
:
124
MIL
IND
under
145
:
150
LAL
PHI
under
94
:
101
LAL
ATL
under
105
:
136
LAL

STATISTICS & RECORDS

AVG. per Game

team stats

AVG. per Game
Games
73
Total Games Played
73
Fouls
99
Tech Fouls
65
Minutes
241.7
AVG Minutes
242.4
Assists
26.6
AVG Assists
28.6
Points
120.3
Points
118.1
Rebounds
35
Avd Defensive Rebounds
34.9