NBA Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Spread and Prediction

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 11^th 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 are 40-35 (30-40-5 against the spread) so far in the league and are sitting on the 8^th place of the East. They are 3-1 in their last 4 games and in their latest matchup they were victorious against the defending champions Golden State on the road with a 116-107 score. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team in scoring with 27.3 ppg, adding 4.8 dimes and a team-best 9.9 boards per game. Khris Middleton follows with 20.2 ppg, 5.2 boards and 3.9 dimes per game.

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)