At the onset of the season, the Milwaukee Bucks had a record of 30-13 under rookie head coach Adrian Griffin. After three games under interim coach Joe Prunty, Doc Rivers took over as head coach. Rivers is well-credentialed as one of the biggest NBA Bets coaching winners ever. However, Rivers has not found the formula yet in Milwaukee. The Bucks lost seven of his first 12 games with no relief in sight. On Friday night, the Bucks have a marquee matchup in Los Angeles against the Lakers. While there will be star power, there will be two struggling teams.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, March 8, 2024, 10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Bucks | -2½ ( -110 ) | 232 ( -110 ) | -135 |  |
| Lakers | +2½ ( -110 ) | 232 ( -110 ) | +115 | |
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Milwaukee Bucks Team Overview
The Milwaukee Bucks are 40-21 straight up, 26-34-1 against the spread, and 29-31-1 over/under the offshore bookmaker total. Late on, Milwaukee has covered seven out of their last nine games. While the Bucks have gone over the total in one of its previous ten matchups. Concurrently, Milwaukee is 3rd in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Milwaukee is eight games behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Milwaukee has NBA metrics of 2nd for scoring offense, 7th for field goal percentage, 8th for 3-point field goal percentage, 19th for free throw percentage, and 11th for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Bucks have NBA metrics of 19th for scoring defense, 12th for field goal percentage permitted, 8th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 19th for defensive rebounding. First among Milwaukee scorers is PF Giannis Antetokounmpo, with 30.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game. G Damian Lillard adds 24.2 points and 6.8 assists per contest.
Los Angeles Lakers Team Overview
The Los Angeles Lakers are 33-29 straight up, 27-35 against the spread, and 33-28-1 over/under the total. Late on, Los Angeles has covered one out of their last six games. While the Lakers have gone over the total in two of its previous six matchups. Concurrently, Los Angeles is 10th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Los Angeles is ten games behind the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference playoff race.
Los Angeles has NBA metrics of 12th for scoring offense, 3rd for field goal percentage, 13th for 3-point field goal percentage, 18th for free throw percentage, and 22nd for offensive rebounding. In comparison on defense, the Lakers have NBA metrics of 20th for scoring defense, 17th for field goal percentage permitted, 21st for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 21st for defensive rebounding. First among Los Angeles scorers is SF LeBron James, with 25.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game. PF Anthony Davis adds 25.0 points and 12.3 rebounds per tilt.
Bucks at Lakers Free SBG Picks
In sum, the Lakers got the NBA Bets cash in four of their previous seven games against Milwaukee. Seven of the last nine games between the Lakers and Bucks went under the total. Specifically in Los Angeles, Milwaukee got the money in five of their last six visits. Three of the previous four games in this series at LA went under the total. In this situation, Milwaukee is the better team with more value as the quality away club.
Bucks at Lakers SBG Best Bet: Milwaukee Bucks.