Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 02, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Bucks (14-5) are -8.5 favorites vs. the Lakers (7-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Friday, December 2, 2022 at 7:30pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSWI & SportsNet LA

The Los Angeles Lakers visit Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Milwaukee.

The Bucks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Lakers vs Bucks Over/Under is 230.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Lakers are 8-12 against the spread, while the Bucks are 12-7 against the spread.


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Lakers vs. Bucks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Los Angeles Lakers+9.5 -115O 230.5 -115+260
Milwaukee Bucks -9.5 -105U 230.5 -115-350

Bucks vs Lakers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Bucks will win Friday‘s game with 70.5% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Bucks will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.1% confidence.

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


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  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 40 away games (+21.20 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 39 of their last 55 games (+20.73 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 17 of their last 19 games (+17.12 Units / 77% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 48 of their last 77 games (+16.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have covered the 2Q Spread in 16 of their last 17 games (+14.94 Units / 78% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 58 of their last 91 games (+21.69 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have covered the 1Q Spread in 47 of their last 75 games (+17.55 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 29 of their last 43 games (+13.65 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 52 of their last 79 games (+13.20 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have hit the Moneyline in 37 of their last 53 games (+12.05 Units / 8% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Lakers have gone 8-12 (-5.25 Units / -23.81% ROI).

  • 8-12 against the Moneyline (-4.85 Units / -18.1% ROI)
  • 10-10 against the Over for game total points (-1 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 10-10 against the Under for game total points (-1 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bucks have gone 12-7 (+4.3 Units / 19.55% ROI).

  • 15-5 against the Moneyline (+6.85 Units / 12.22% ROI)
  • 9-11 against the Over for game total points (-3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI)
  • 11-9 against the Under for game total points (+1.1 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 91 games (-32.32 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 67 games (-31.82 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 39 of their last 79 games (-25.06 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 38 of their last 79 games (-24.80 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have only covered the 3Q Spread in 35 of their last 89 games (-24.38 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 79 games (-30.65 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 73 games (-27.55 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 16 of their last 55 games (-27.03 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 79 games (-25.65 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 79 games (-23.95 Units / -27% ROI)

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

The Lakers are 11-25 (.306) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

The Lakers are 3-12 (.200) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .481

The Lakers are 5-8 (.385) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .479

The Lakers are 27-36 (.429) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

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

The Bucks are 35-11 (.761) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Bucks are 35-23 (.603) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .505

The Bucks are 48-20 (.706) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2020-21 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Bucks are 52-23 (.693) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

Injury Report: Bucks vs. LakersFriday‘s Game, Dec. 2

  • Khris Middleton (Bucks): Middleton is expected to miss the first few weeks of the regular season, according to Shams Charnia and Eric Nehm of The Athletic.
  • Serge Ibaka (Bucks): Ibaka is OUT for Friday’s (Dec. 2) game against the Lakers.
  • Joe Ingles (Bucks): Bucks GM Jon Horst said Ingles is expected to return sometime in January.
  • Troy Brown Jr. (Lakers): Brown Jr. is PROBABLE for Friday’s (Dec. 2) game against Milwaukee.
  • LeBron James (Lakers): James is PROBABLE for Friday’s (Dec. 2) game against Milwaukee.
  • Lonnie Walker IV (Lakers): Walker IV is QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s (Dec. 2) game against Milwaukee.
  • Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis is PROBABLE for Friday’s (Dec. 2) game against Milwaukee.

Los Angeles Lakers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers are shooting 31% from three (124/404) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Lakers are shooting 32% from three (67/208) in the first half this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Lakers have made 9.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Lakers have averaged 55.5 points in the paint per game (722 points/13 games) this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 48.9

Milwaukee Bucks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks have an eFG% of 52% this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

The Bucks have averaged 12.8 offensive rebounds per game (154 rebounds/12 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 10.6

The Bucks have averaged 1.16 points per shot (532 points/460 shots) on the road this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

The Bucks have averaged 19.8 points in the paint per game (238 points/12 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.8

Los Angeles Lakers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Lakers have averaged 5.8 blocks per game (284 blocks/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Lakers have blocked 867 shots since the start of the 2020-21 season — 7th most among NBA teams

The Lakers have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/13 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.1

The Lakers have averaged 8.1 steals per game (396 steals/49 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

Milwaukee Bucks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bucks have averaged 36.6 defensive rebounds per game (3,441 rebounds/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Bucks have averaged 37.1 defensive rebounds per game (6,165 rebounds/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Bucks have averaged 38.0 defensive rebounds per game (456 rebounds/12 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Bucks have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (405 blocks/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7


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