Few teams have been more profitable on the board in any sport than the Milwaukee Bucks. Indeed, gamblers are taking notice of this new emerging Eastern Conference power. Extending Milwaukee’s NBA betting online appeal is superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek is so good he had an All-Star team named after him. Contrarily few teams offer less value than the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James has faded with a bad groin and a big self-important mouth. Following a hot start, the Lakers have faded out of Western Conference playoff contention. All told LA has been a massive disappointment.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Date and Time: Friday, March 1, 2019, 10:30 p.m. ET
Location: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
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Milwaukee Bucks
Late on Milwaukee has maintained its strong level of profitability. Seven payouts in their last ten games have impressed handicappers. Four of the Bucks last five games went under the total. In the same way Milwaukee has shown the balance of a top contender. NBA metrics have them ranked second for scoring offense and eighth for points allowed. Overall the Bucks are 45-14 straight up, 34-22-3 against the spread, and 28-31 under the total. Milwaukee has taken full command on the Central Division standings.
Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles has kept in the red for their recent results. To show the Lakers have covered only two of their last six games with four of those games clearing the total. LA ranks 14th in the NBA for scoring offense and 23rd for points allowed. As a result, the Lakers are 29-30 straight up, 25-32-2 vs, the line, and 23-35-1 under the total. Of great concern is that Los Angeles is now three games out of the final playoff spot in the West.
Important Names on Court
Extending Milwaukee’s success is the powerful play of Giannis. To illuminate he is averaging 27.2 points and 12.7 rebounds per game. James leads LA with 26.8 points per outing.
Stats to Consider
Concurrently Milwaukee has emerged as a top NBA betting online value on the road. Just once in their last 11 away games have the Bucks been a losing ticket. Milwaukee has stayed under the number in four of their last six away games. On the other hand, the Lakers have drowned gamblers in red ink at Staples Center. LA has covered just four of their last 13 home matchups with seven of their last eight in that role going under the total.
Team vs. Team
Milwaukee has won and covered their last two meetings with the Lakers. Three of the last five between these teams stayed under the sportsbook total. And at Staples Center the Bucks have been the better value against the Lake Show. LA has paid in only five of their last 14 home games with Milwaukee. Three of the last four in this matchup at Los Angeles cleared the total.
Matchup to Watch
To begin with Milwaukee is the superior team in this NBA betting online matchup. As has been noted the Bucks also get the money effectively against the Lakers. Most of all LA is a consistently bad home value.
Bucks vs. Lakers NBA Betting Online Picks
In this situation Milwaukee rates as the better play.
Bucks vs. Lakers NBA Betting Online Pick: Milwaukee Bucks
Bucks vs. Lakers NBA Betting Online Score Prediction: Bucks 110, Lakers 100
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