MILWAUKEE @ LA LAKERS (MIL -3.5, 225.5)
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BUCKS @ LAKERS 3/20/25
Tonight, Milwaukee travels to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers and wrap up this two-game regular season series. Last week, the Bucks showcased their talents by defeating the Lakers in a decisive 126-106 victory on home turf, covering the 6.5-point spread. This win places Milwaukee at 5-3 SU and 4-4 ATS in their last 8 games against the Lakers.
Despite enduring a bit of a rough patch with a 2-5 SU and 3-4 ATS record in their last seven games, the Bucks rallied back with a 20-point win over the Lakers. They continued their momentum by overcoming the Indiana Pacers 126-119, though faced setbacks against the Oklahoma City Thunder and the formidable Golden State Warriors. The Warriors limited Milwaukee to a modest 39.2% shooting from the floor..
As the Bucks embark on a challenging five-game road trip, they sit fifth in the Eastern Conference standings, just ahead of a rising Detroit Pistons. Notably, Milwaukee ranks third in the league in three-point shooting accuracy at 38.3%, coupled with a robust defensive strategy that allows just 112.7 points per 100 possessions.
On the flip side, the Los Angeles Lakers are finding their rhythm, currently fourth in the Western Conference. Riding high off victories against the Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs, they aim for a third consecutive win. However, the Lakers must contend with the absence of LeBron James and the uncertain status of Rui Hachimura.
In their previous matchup, without their superstar LeBron, the Lakers struggled to find their groove against the Bucks. Despite Luka Doncic's impressive 45 points and Austin Reaves' contribution, Milwaukee's defense proved too strong, exploiting the Lakers' vulnerabilities on the boards and limiting them to just 18 assists.
The Lakers won both games against the Bucks last year. The last three in the series have all gone Over the total. Five of the last six Lakers games have cashed on the Over and LA has covered in four straight.
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GAME TOTAL UNDER 225.5
The Under has cashed in 8 of the Lakers last 13 games. For the Bucks, it’s 4 of the last 6. The Lakers defense is No. 5 in points allowed (109.3), No. 4 in Opponent FG Percentage (44.8%), and No. 1 in Opponent 3PT FG Percentage (33%). The Bucks defense is solid as well ranking 12th in scoring defense and top 5 in Opponent FG Percentage and Opponent 3PT FG Percentage. Milwaukee shot less than 40 percent from the field in each of its last two games and the Lakers just played last night. LA won’t have LeBron James or Rui Hachimura again tonight.