Milwaukee Bucks vs LA Clippers 2/10/2023 Free Picks, Previews and Forecast
The Milwaukee Bucks are set to square off against the LA Clippers in a high-stakes NCAAB showdown at the Crypto.com Arena in California on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 10:30 PM ET. Ahead of the game, the Bucks were on a red-hot eight-game winning streak and were looking to extend it to nine against the Clippers. Their impressive run started with a 127-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, a game in which they were the underdogs. The Bucks dominated the Blazers, holding them to a low field goal percentage of 40.7% and limiting their three-point shooting to just 25.0% (9-for-36). The Bucks dominated the boards, outrebounding the Blazers 55-28, and shot an impressive 54.0% from the floor and went 16-for-42 from beyond the arc.
The Greek Freak, Giannis Antetokounmpo, has been a force to be reckoned with, putting up incredible numbers since returning from a five-game absence in January. Over the last eight games, he has averaged 37.5 points, 14.5 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game. As of Thursday, the Bucks were sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference, just one and a half games behind the Boston Celtics. The Bucks have been a solid defensive team this season, ranking third in modified defensive efficiency and 22nd in modified offensive efficiency (113.4 points per 100 possessions).
- Milwaukee is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 matches.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of the Bucks’ last 5 outings.
- The Milwaukee Bucks are 9-0 SU in their last 9 matches.
Milwaukee Bucks vs LA Clippers 2/10/2023 Free Picks, Previews and Forecast
Following Wednesday’s 110-104 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks, sans injured Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Clippers now hold a 31-27 SU and 29-29 ATS record for the season. After securing two road victories against the New York Knicks (134-128 in overtime and 124-116), the Clippers’ winning streak came to a halt in front of their home crowd. The team’s performance over the past two weeks has been inconsistent, compiling a 3-3 SU and ATS record in their latest six matches.
The Clippers sit just one game behind the New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves as the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference. LA ranks eighth in modified defensive efficiency and 23rd in adjusted offensive efficiency in the league (113.3 points per 100 possessions). Over his last nine games, Kawhi Leonard has been the Clippers’ standout player, averaging 28.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 2 steals per game.
- The Los Angeles Clippers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 matches.
- The total went OVER in 6 of the Clippers’ previous 9 meetings.
- The LA Clippers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 matches.
Milwaukee Bucks vs LA Clippers. The NCAAB pick for this game is the LA Clippers. With a probable listing for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s participation in Thursday’s clash against the Lakers, the Milwaukee Bucks may opt to give their star player a night of rest due to right knee pain. As the injury report is closely monitored, a potential absence of Antetokounmpo could provide an advantage to the LA Clippers. Possessing the capability to challenge the red-hot Bucks, the Clippers could prove to be a wise pick if both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are at full health. Just a week ago, the Clippers suffered a crushing 106-105 defeat at the hands of Milwaukee after squandering a 21-point lead, with the Bucks securing the win as a 4.5-point favorite. The LA Clippers are projected to claim a 117-113 victory.
NBA Starting Time: 10:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Crypto.com Arena, CA
Date: Friday, February 10, 2023
TV: BSWI
NBA Odds: LA Clippers -1.5
NBA Totals: 226.5
