Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Basteball Odds

Teams Preview

Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks have been very inconsistent this season. The team sometimes wins 5 games in a row while also losing 5 games in a row. Currently, the team is on a 3-game losing streak, with their latest loss coming against the Indiana Pacers. At the time of writing, the Milwaukee Bucks hold the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference, while sitting 2nd in the Central Division with a record of 36-28.

Statistically speaking, the Milwaukee Bucks have been better defensively, allowing opponents to score 112.5 points per game and ranking them 12th overall. Offensively they average 114.6 points per game, ranking them 13th. In terms of assists, the Bucks have been poor in distributing the ball well and average just 25.1 assists per game, ranking them 23rd in this regard. They rebound at an average of 44.3 rebounds a game, which ranks them 15th in this category as well. The two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is having yet another MVP-caliber season averaging 30.9 points at 61% field goal efficiency, 12 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game. His partner Damian Lillard averages 25.5 points and 7.1 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals per game. Both of these players were named in the 2024-2025 All-Stars. Giannis, the captain of the Eastern Conference, made his 10th appearance while Dame will made his 7th appearance as an all-star reserve. The new addition of Kyle Kuzma has brought some versatility to the Bucks team, with the player averaging 14.8 points per game in 14 games played so far.

Milwaukee Bucks find Pat Connaughton questionable for their match against the Lakers and  Damian Lillard is being monitored on a day-to-day basis. The starting lineup for the Bucks includes Dame and Andre Jackson Jr. as guards, Taureen Prince plays as the shooting forward and Giannis will take his regular place as the power forward. Brook Lopez will play as the designated Center. If Lillard is deemed unfit, Kevin Porter Jr will start for the team.

Los Angeles Lakers

After an 8-game winning streak, the Los Angeles Lakers have now lost 2 games in a row. The Lakers ended the month of January on a high, with them winning 9 games and losing 5 games. Since then, the team in purple and gold has been relentless, winning 10 games and losing just 2 in February. In the 5 games played in March, they have recorded 3-2. Now with the recent trade acquisition of Luka Doncic, the team looks to be a contender. The team currently sits in 3rd place in the Western Conference and sits 1st in the Pacific Division. Their record is presently at 40 wins and 23 losses.

Statistically, their performance has been inconsistent overall, but it has drastically picked up since the trade deadline as they are averaging 42.8 rebounds per game, ranking them 25th in the league. On the other hand, their offense manages 26.3 assists per game, the 15th-best record in the league, and is producing a strong shooting form as their 2-point shooting efficiency is at 56.3% and their 3-point shots stand at 35.9%. The Lakers are shooting their season-high from the 3-point arc at 36.6% for January. Furthermore, the Lakers are currently averaging a scoring figure of 112.9 points per game, which ranks them 18th in the league for points scored, whereas on defense the Lakers are conceding 111.1 points per game, which ranks them 8th in the league. The key player for the team is LeBron James, who is still playing like a young superstar. LeBron averages 25 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game. Austin Reaves needs to step his game up a notch if the Lakers want to make some kind of a run in the postseason. He is averaging 18.8 points per game. Luka Doncic in his short stint as a Laker averages 24.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 8 assists and 1.8 steals per game.

The Lakers have three players injured, including LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Maxi Kleber. The starting five will comprise Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht and Jaxson Haynes. 

Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Starting Lineups

Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Match Prediction & Analysis

The Bucks will be hoping to get the win on Friday to end their winless streak. The Lakers, after suffering 2 defeats, will be hopeful to get back to their winning ways. In terms of the ATS record, the Lakers have the better record with a  35-27-1 tally and a cover of 56.5%, while the Bucks have a 30-33-1 record on 47.6% cover.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Player Stats

MILWAUKEE BUCKS vs LOS ANGELES LAKERS
Winning Prediction

The Bucks will consider themselves favorites on the night given that the Los Angeles Lakers will be without their star LeBron and the fact that the Lakers have been poor on the road.

Milwaukee Bucks to Win!

1xBet

330% up to ₹65,000 on your 1st Deposit with Reg Code: TOPBK

BET NOW