Bucks vs Lakers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 09, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Bucks (37-17) are -5.5 favorites vs. the Lakers (25-30)
  • Total (Over/Under): 240.5 points
  • Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 10:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on SportsNet LA & TNT

The Milwaukee Bucks visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Los Angeles.

The Bucks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Bucks vs Lakers Over/Under is 237.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bucks are 29-23 against the spread, while the Lakers are 25-28 against the spread.


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Bucks vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Milwaukee Bucks-8.5 -110O 237.5 -105-375
Los Angeles Lakers +8.5 -110U 237.5 -105+290

Lakers vs Bucks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Bucks will win Thursday‘s game with 64.6% confidence.

Lakers vs Bucks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bucks will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.8% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Bucks and Lakers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 50 of their last 77 games (+20.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 1Q Spread in 45 of their last 71 games (+17.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 45 of their last 71 games (+16.55 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 35 away games (+14.10 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 32 away games (+13.20 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 35 of their last 54 games (+19.86 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 32 of their last 43 games (+19.55 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 32 games (+17.74 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 35 of their last 52 games (+15.92 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Team Total Over in 43 of their last 68 games (+14.15 Units / 18% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bucks have gone 29-23 (+3.7 Units / 6.23% ROI).

  • 37-17 against the Moneyline (+6.95 Units / 5.06% ROI)
  • 26-28 against the Over for game total points (-4.8 Units / -8.08% ROI)
  • 28-26 against the Under for game total points (-0.6 Units / -1.01% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 25-28 (-5.85 Units / -9.66% ROI).

  • 25-30 against the Moneyline (+0.85 Units / 1.21% ROI)
  • 30-25 against the Over for game total points (+2.5 Units / 4.13% ROI)
  • 25-30 against the Under for game total points (-8 Units / -13.22% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Team Total Under in 29 of their last 76 games (-25.20 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 71 games (-18.60 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 82 games (-16.66 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 76 games (-16.40 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 37 games at home (-15.35 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 37 of their last 92 games (-39.99 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 27 of their last 77 games (-28.20 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 75 games (-25.12 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 2Q Spread in 37 of their last 92 games (-23.56 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 40 of their last 82 games (-23.19 Units / -18% ROI)

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Milwaukee Bucks: Keys to the Game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers

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Los Angeles Lakers: Keys to the Game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks

The Lakers are 24-36 (.400) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .541

The Lakers are 13-17 (.433) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .531

The Lakers are 30-15 (.667) when forcing 10 or more steals since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .600

The Lakers are 6-24 (.200) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .272

Injury Report: Lakers vs. BucksThursday‘s Game, Feb. 9

  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is probable for Thursday’s (Feb.9) game against Milwaukee.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is questionable for Thursday’s (Feb.9) game against Milwaukee.
  • D’Angelo Russell (Lakers): Russell is out for Wednesday’s (Feb 8) game against Utah.
  • Jarred Vanderbilt (Lakers): Vanderbilt is out for Wednesday’s (Feb 8) game against Minnesota.
  • Malik Beasley (Lakers): Beasley is out for Wednesday’s (Feb 8) game against Minnesota.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks): Antetokounmpo is probable for Thursday’s (Feb.9) game against Los Angeles.
  • Bobby Portis (Bucks): Portis is expected to miss at least two weeks with an MCL sprain in his right knee, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
  • Brook Lopez (Bucks): Lopez is probable for Thursday’s (Feb.9) game against Los Angeles.
  • Serge Ibaka (Bucks): Ibaka is not expected to rejoin the team when they return to Milwaukee following a four-game road trip, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
  • Joe Ingles (Bucks): Ingles is out for Thursday’s (Feb.9) game against Los Angeles.

Milwaukee Bucks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (2,403 assists/ 1,386 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Bucks shot 39% from three (1,038/2,669) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Bucks averaged 120.1 points per game (8,649 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Bucks have averaged 8.5 second chance points per game (457 points/54 games) in the first half this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (200 assists/ 92 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Lakers have a TS% of 47% in the last two weeks — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Lakers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (5,103 assists/ 2,924 TOs) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Lakers averaged 109.5 points per game (7,887 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

Milwaukee Bucks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (7,733 rebounds/208 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.9

The Bucks have averaged 37.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,019 rebounds/54 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Bucks have averaged 36.8 defensive rebounds per game (5,009 rebounds/136 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.7

The Bucks have averaged 6.6 steals per game (358 steals/54 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 6.5 steals per game (352 steals/54 games) this season — 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Lakers have averaged 35.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,917 rebounds/54 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.0

The Lakers have averaged 4.9 blocks per game (673 blocks/136 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Lakers have averaged 5.1 blocks per game (1,059 blocks/208 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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