Bucks vs. Lakers: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – March 26, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on March 25, 2024

The Milwaukee Bucks (46-25) host the Los Angeles Lakers (39-32) on March 26, 2024 at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks are strongly favored, by 9.5 points, in a contest featuring a pair of the league’s best players, the Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Lakers’ Anthony Davis. The point total in this matchup is set at 233.5.

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Bucks vs. Lakers Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Bucks -9.5 233.5

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Injury Report as of March 26

Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable (Hamstring), Khris Middleton: Probable (Ankle), MarJon Beauchamp: Questionable (Back)

Lakers: Colin Castleton: Out (Wrist), Christian Wood: Out (Knee), Gabe Vincent: Out (Knee), Jarred Vanderbilt: Out (Foot), Jalen Hood-Schifino: Out (Back), Anthony Davis: Probable (Achilles), LeBron James: Doubtful (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Lakers (+9.5)
Total Pick Over (233.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Bucks vs. Lakers Stat Rankings

Bucks Avg. (Rank) Lakers Avg. (Rank)
120.6 (3rd) Points Scored 117.7 (8th)
116.9 (21st) Points Allowed 117.6 (23rd)
44.0 (10th) Rebounds 42.7 (19th)
9.3 (28th) Off. Rebounds 8.1 (30th)
14.4 (4th) 3pt Made 11.7 (22nd)
26.6 (14th) Assists 28.5 (7th)
12.2 (8th) Turnovers 13.1 (18th)

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Bucks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo 66 30.7 11.3 6.4 1.2 1 0.5
Damian Lillard 66 24.4 4.4 7 1 0.2 3.1
Khris Middleton 46 15 4.4 5.2 0.9 0.3 1.7
Bobby Portis 71 13.4 7.2 1.2 0.8 0.4 1.2
Brook Lopez 68 12.5 5.3 1.7 0.6 2.5 1.9

Lakers Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
LeBron James 62 25.4 7.2 8.1 1.2 0.6 2.2
Anthony Davis 67 24.6 12.5 3.6 1.2 2.4 0.3
D’Angelo Russell 65 18 3 6.3 0.8 0.5 2.9
Austin Reaves 71 15.9 4.2 5.5 0.8 0.2 1.9
Rui Hachimura 57 12.7 3.8 1.1 0.6 0.3 1.3

Betting Trends

  • The Bucks’ record against the spread is 32-38-1.
  • As 9.5-point favorites or more, Milwaukee is 6-14 against the spread.
  • The Bucks have seen 35 of their 71 games go over the point total.
  • A total of 42 times so far this season, Milwaukee and its opponent have combined for more than 233.5 points.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 233.5 points, 3.9 fewer than the average total in this season’s Bucks contests.
  • The Lakers have covered the spread 32 times in 71 games.
  • Los Angeles has won once ATS (1-1) as a 9.5-point underdog or more this season.
  • Out of 71 Lakers games so far this season, 39 have gone over the total.
  • Los Angeles’ games have had over 233.5 points 41 times this season.
  • The average total points scored in Lakers games this year (233.5) is 1.8 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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