Finally, the Milwaukee Bucks are showing improvement under new head coach Doc Rivers. Milwaukee shocked the NBA betting world by changing coaches in favor of Rivers. Initially, Rivers struggled to get the Bucks on track. But now Milwaukee is getting in sync with its coach. On Tuesday, the Bucks host the Los Angeles Lakers. Concurrently, the Lakers are a shell of what they used to be. Los Angeles is an old brand that lacks what its nameplate implies. Most important of all, the Lakers are not providing reliable betting value. But LA will get a good price at Milwaukee.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Lakers | +9 ( -110 ) | 231½ ( -110 ) | +320 |  |
| Bucks | -9 ( -110 ) | 231½ ( -110 ) | -420 | |
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Los Angeles Lakers Team Overview
The Los Angeles Lakers are 43-39 straight up, 40-41-1 against the spread, and 43-38-1 over/under the online wagering total. Late on, Los Angeles has covered five out of their last eight games. In contrast, the Lakers have gone over the total in four of its previous six matchups. Concurrently, Los Angeles is 9th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Los Angeles is 11.5 games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
Los Angeles has NBA metrics of 10th for scoring offense, 3rd for field goal percentage, 8th for 3-point field goal percentage, 19th for free throw percentage, and 19th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Lakers have NBA metrics of 23rd for scoring defense, 17th for field goal percentage permitted, 21st for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 19th for defensive rebounding.
First among Los Angeles scorers is LeBron James, with 25.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 8.0 assists per game. PF Anthony Davis adds 24.4 points and 12.4 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Team Overview
The Milwaukee Bucks are 45-25 straight up, 31-38-1 against the spread, and 34-34-2 over/under the NBA betting total. Late on, Milwaukee has covered three out of their last four games. While the Bucks have gone under the total in one of its previous seven matchups. Concurrently, Milwaukee is 2nd in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Milwaukee is 11.5 games behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Milwaukee has NBA metrics of 4th for scoring offense, 7th for field goal percentage, 7th for 3-point field goal percentage, 18th for free throw percentage, and 13th for offensive rebounding.
In comparison on defense, the Bucks have NBA metrics of 22nd for scoring defense, 18th for field goal percentage permitted, 11th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 18th for defensive rebounding.
First among Milwaukee scorers is Giannis Antetokounmpo, with 30.7 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 6.4 rebounds per game.
Lakers at Bucks SBG Free Pick
In this situation, the Lakers got the cash in only five of their last 13 meetings with the Bucks. Seven of the last ten games in this series went under the total. Meanwhile, at Milwaukee, The Bucks saw the payout window in four of their last six games against Los Angeles. Five of the last six meetings between these teams at Milwaukee went under the total. On this occasion, the Lakers will offer more value because of Milwaukee’s popularity. The public loves Giannis and the Bucks’ tradition of winning. As a result, they raise the price on Milwaukee.
Lakers at Bucks SBG Best Bet: Los Angeles Lakers.