Milwaukee heads to Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, on Tuesday night to wrap up its two-game non-conference series against the Lakers. The reigning NBA champs aim for their fourth straight victory, while the hosts hope they can stay on the right track after beating the New York Knicks in thrilling fashion this past Saturday. Milwaukee outlasted Los Angeles 109-102 as a 9-point home fave in November, so let’s see what’s the best betting pick for this Bucks vs Lakers matchup.
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Bucks vs Lakers Betting Pick
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 PM ET on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
Why Bet The Lakers:
✅ Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated the Lakers in that 109-102 win at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, but Los Angeles was without LeBron James due to an abdominal strain. The Greek Freak went off for 47 points on 18-for-23 shooting from the field, but this time around, Giannis and his teammates will have to deal with a different Lakers offense. After missing five straight contests due to a knee injury, LeBron returned to the floor last Saturday and posted a triple-double of 29 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 122-115 overtime victory to the Knicks. Over his last five outings, James has averaged 30.8 points on 55.4% shooting from the field.
✅ Anthony Davis will have to show some pride and slow down Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Brow enjoyed a good game against the Knicks, finishing with 28 points, 17 boards, three steals, and four blocks. Once considered as the best defensive stopper in the league, Davis has to step up and put some pressure on Giannis. Also, the Lakers allow the seventh-most offensive rebounds per 100 possessions (11.0), and keeping the Bucks quiet on the glass will be crucial.
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✅ The Bucks have won seven of their last nine contests, but they’ve failed to cover four times in the process. Also, they’ve gone only 2-4 SU and ATS over their previous six games on the road. The Lakers have enough firepower to keep it close and cover as home underdogs. They are 4-1 ATS in the last five outings.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks are riding a three-game win streak following a 137-113 victory at the LA Clippers last Sunday. After a 137-108 thrashing of the hapless Portland Trail Blazers, the reigning champs hammered the Clippers as 5-point road favorites on the back of their defense. Milwaukee scored a whopping 28 fast-break points, holding the Clippers to only 41.7% shooting from the field.
In three of their last five outings, the Bucks have kept their rivals below a 110-point mark. They surrender 109.2 points per 100 possessions (9th in the league) on 44.3% shooting from the field (6th).
Los Angeles Lakers
The 26-28 Lakers have been a hit-or-miss all season long. They’ve struggled with injuries as well, so the biggest news for Los Angeles is LeBron’s return from a knee injury. The Lakers have won just one of their last five games without LeBron.
James has been ridiculously good so far this season. On the other side, Russell Westbrook has been a complete disaster. Westbrook had five points on 1-for-10 shooting from the field in that overtime win to New York last weekend. At least, Carmelo Anthony (13.4 PPG) could return Tuesday against the Bucks after sitting out the previous game due to a hamstring injury.