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

• The Lakers are -3.5 favorites vs. the Bucks
• Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
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The Milwaukee Bucks visit Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EST in Los Angeles, CA.

The Lakers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The Bucks vs Lakers Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Bucks are 17-20 against the spread, while the Lakers are 20-15 against the spread.

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Bucks vs. Lakers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

Lakers vs Bucks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Lakers will win Friday‘s game with 62.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Bucks and Lakers.

Lakers vs Bucks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bucks will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 53.2% confidence.

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Bucks Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 2H Spread in 45 of their last 72 games (+14.14 Units / 17% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 33 away games (+10.65 Units / 28% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 2H Moneyline in 43 of their last 77 games (+9.54 Units / 9% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 35 games (+9.35 Units / 23% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 43 away games (+8.55 Units / 18% ROI)

Lakers Best Bets for Tonight:

• The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 38 of their last 59 games (+13.75 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the Moneyline in 54 of their last 85 games (+12.55 Units / 6% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 53 games (+12.25 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 4Q Spread in 32 of their last 49 games (+11.80 Units / 21% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the Spread in 47 of their last 82 games (+10.70 Units / 12% ROI)

Milwaukee Bucks Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bucks have gone 17-20 (-5 Units / -12.3% ROI).

• 16-21 against the Moneyline (-9.85 Units / -15.66% ROI)
• 16-21 against the Over for game total points (-7.1 Units / -17.44% ROI)
• 21-16 against the Under for game total points (+3.4 Units / 8.35% ROI)

Los Angeles Lakers Against the Spread (ATS) Record This Season:

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 20-15 (+3.5 Units / 9.09% ROI).

• 23-12 against the Moneyline (+10.75 Units / 13.19% ROI)
• 21-14 against the Over for game total points (+5.6 Units / 14.55% ROI)
• 14-21 against the Under for game total points (-9.1 Units / -23.64% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Lakers:

• The Los Angeles Lakers have only covered the 3Q Spread in 33 of their last 86 games (-27.20 Units / -27% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 54 games (-27.10 Units / -33% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 30 of their last 74 games (-24.89 Units / -22% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 62 games (-23.40 Units / -21% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 59 games (-22.50 Units / -33% ROI)

Negative Value Bets Against the Spread for the Bucks:

• The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 2Q Spread in 36 of their last 89 games (-25.35 Units / -25% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 1H Spread in 26 of their last 70 games (-23.55 Units / -29% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 59 games (-21.55 Units / -28% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 70 games (-19.40 Units / -17% ROI)
• The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 78 games (-17.45 Units / -16% ROI)

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• Keys to Winning for the Milwaukee Bucks
• Keys to Winning for the Los Angeles Lakers
• Player Injuries for Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• Milwaukee Bucks Offensive stats
• Los Angeles Lakers Offensive stats
• Milwaukee Bucks Defensive stats
• Los Angeles Lakers Defensive stats

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

The Bucks are 21-7 (.750) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Bucks are 4-27 (.129) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .186

The Bucks were 11-5 (.688) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Bucks are 18-4 (.818) when winning the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .759

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

The Lakers averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (7,099 rebounds/199 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers averaged 7.7 steals per game (633 steals/82 games) last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

The Lakers have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (143 blocks/35 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

Milwaukee Bucks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks are 21-7 (.750) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Bucks are 4-27 (.129) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .186

The Bucks were 11-5 (.688) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Bucks are 18-4 (.818) when winning the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .759

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (7,099 rebounds/199 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers averaged 7.7 steals per game (633 steals/82 games) last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

The Lakers have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (143 blocks/35 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

Milwaukee Bucks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks are 21-7 (.750) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Bucks are 4-27 (.129) when their eFG is 50% or worse since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .186

The Bucks were 11-5 (.688) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .545

The Bucks are 18-4 (.818) when winning the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .759

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (3,047 rebounds/82 games) in the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (7,099 rebounds/199 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Lakers averaged 7.7 steals per game (633 steals/82 games) last season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 8.2

The Lakers have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (143 blocks/35 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

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