Two teams from opposing conferences and with completely different goals regarding the postseason are clashing tonight, when the rebuilding Los Angeles Lakers (33-41), who have managed to win only twice in the past couple of weeks, are hosting the playoff bound Milwaukee Bucks (40-35), who have lost only once in their last four games.
Date/Time: 03-30-2018, 22:30 EDT
Spread: Los Angeles Lakers -1
Total: +217.5
Lakers are 33-41 (39-35 against the spread) so far in the league and are sitting on the 11th place of the West. They are 2-1 in their last 3 games and in their latest matchup they were victorious against Dallas at home with a 103-93 score. Julius Randle leads the team in scoring with 16.2 ppg, adding a team-best 8 boards per game. Kyle Kuzma follows with 15.9 ppg and 6.3 boards per game, while Brandon Ingram is still out with an injury.
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Milwaukee won the previous matchup against the Lakers at home with a 98-90 score. Los Angeles have a 19-16 home record this season, while Milwaukee are 17-20 on the road. Los Angeles have a better offense with 108.4 ppg to Milwaukee’s 106, while Milwaukee have a better defense, allowing 106.2 ppg to Los Angeles’ 109.8. Milwaukee have better accuracy both from the field with 48.03% to Los Angeles’ 46.11% and from behind the arc with 35.7% to Los Angeles’ 34.43%. Los Angeles are third-best in the league in rebounding, with 46.3 to Milwaukee’s 39.4 (league-low) and are better in dimes dishes, with 23.8 to 23. Lakers have been playing much better lately and the inconsistent Bucks don’t pose a threat in Los Angeles. Expect the Lakers to win tonight one way or another.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers -1 (-109)