Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers 2/9/2023 Free Picks, Odds and Tips
The Milwaukee Bucks will clash with the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night, February 09, 2023, with tipoff scheduled for 10:00 PM EST. The Bucks arrive at this game boasting a 37-17 record on the season, good for a strong shooting percentage of 46.3%. Milwaukee ranks 14th in the league with an average of 114.5 points per game and is shooting a sharp 73.7% from the charity stripe. From beyond the arc, the Bucks hit 35.9% (769 of 2,145). The team averages 49.1 rebounds per game and has 1,329 assists to its credit, ranking 18th in the NBA.
In their most recent outing, the Bucks were victorious against the Trail Blazers, earning a 127-108 win. Six Milwaukee players finished the game in double figures, led by center Brook Lopez who put up 27 points on 9-of-12 shooting and grabbed 9 rebounds. First-team All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists. Jrue Holiday contributed 20 points (9-20 FG) and 8 assists.
- Milwaukee is 2-4 ATS in their last 6 matches with the LA Lakers.
- The Milwaukee Bucks are 9-3 SU in their last 12 meetings against the Lakers.
- The total remained UNDER in 7 of Milwaukee’s last 9 games on the road.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers 2/9/2023 Free Picks, Odds and Tips
The Los Angeles Lakers, with a season record of 25-30, are averaging 77.8% from the charity stripe, committing 18.5 fouls per contest. Despite their 14.1 turnovers per game, the Lakers’ ball distribution prowess is evident, as they average 25.2 assists per game, good for 14th in the league. Through this season, the Lakers have put up a total of 6,454 points (117.3 per game) and have been dominant on the glass, grabbing an average of 45.1 rebounds per game.
In their most recent outing, the Lakers fell to the Thunder by a score of 133-130. Despite collecting 41 rebounds, with 35 coming on the defensive end and 6 on the offensive glass, Los Angeles was plagued by 21 turnovers. Russell Westbrook, coming off the bench, led the Lakers with 27 points on 10-of-19 shooting, adding eight assists in 28 minutes of play. The Lakers received a double-double from Anthony Davis, who finished with 13 points and eight rebounds.
- The total stayed UNDER in 6 of the LA Lakers’ last 8 matches with the Bucks.
- The Los Angeles Lakers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home against Milwaukee.
- The Lakers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA pick for this match is the Milwaukee Bucks. PF Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable for this game despite having right knee pain. In defensive effectiveness, the Bucks are third in the league, while the Lakers are in the bottom third. Pick Milwaukee to win by a significant margin. The Milwaukee Bucks will claim victory by a predicted score of 125-114.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Crypto.com Arena
Date: Thursday, February 09, 2023
TV: TNT
NBA Odds: Milwaukee Bucks +5.5
NBA Totals: 239.5
