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Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Basketball 2025 Betting Tips - Bucks to Bounce Back and Dominate Shorthanded Lakers
- Los Angeles Lakers at Milwaukee Bucks expert tips for Friday, 14th March
- Tip-off is at 09:30 AM AEDT at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
- Bucks favored over the Lakers due to injuries and lineup challenges.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to excel in rebounding, crucial to team's dominance.
- Bucks have a defensive edge, likely to hinder the Lakers' scoring efficiency.
Ryan gives his NBA picks for the upcoming Lakers vs Bucks matchup.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Basketball 2025 Betting Tips
The Milwaukee Bucks should have no trouble taking care of business at home against the injury-riddled Los Angeles Lakers. I’m backing the Bucks to win and cover the line, with Giannis Antetokounmpo to go over his rebounding total of 12.5 boards.
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Basketball 2025 Betting Tips
- Head to Head
- 2024-25 Match Results:
- 2023-24 Season Series:
- Los Angeles Lakers Form
- Los Angeles Lakers Team News
- Milwaukee Bucks Form
- Milwaukee Bucks Team News
- Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA 2025 FAQ’s
Los Angeles heads into Milwaukee short-handed and struggling after dropping back-to-back games. LeBron James' groin injury has left a major void in their lineup, and while Luka Dončić has tried to carry the load, his efficiency has dipped. The Lakers are now 18th in scoring this season, and without James, their offensive production takes a hit. They have relied on their defensive ability (ranked 8th in points allowed), but they now face one of the best interior forces in the league.
Meanwhile, the Bucks are also coming off a tough loss to the Pacers, where they let a late lead slip away. However, they are still 7-3 in their last 10 games, and Giannis remains a dominant presence, averaging 30.7 points and 12.1 rebounds per game. With the Lakers missing their best rebounder, this is a prime spot for Antetokounmpo to feast on the glass.
Defensively, Milwaukee has an edge. They rank third in the league in field goal defense and will be focused on limiting the Lakers' elite finishing in the restricted area (where LA leads the league at 72.3% FG). With Brook Lopez and Giannis protecting the paint, expect the Bucks to stifle the Lakers’ inside scoring and force them into low-percentage outside shots.
With Milwaukee in desperate need of a win to keep pace in the East, this game sets up well for them to get back on track. The Lakers' injuries and reliance on an inefficient Dončić make it hard to see them keeping up.
- Giannis is averaging 12.1 rebounds per game and pulled down 17 boards against Indiana.
- The Lakers rank 15th in rebounding and will be without LeBron, one of their best rebounders.
- The Bucks rank 3rd in field goal defense, a major factor against the Lakers’ interior scoring.
- The Lakers are 18th in scoring, and their offense has struggled since James went down.
Head to Head
2024-25 Match Results:
This is the first matchup between these teams this season.
2023-24 Season Series:
The Lakers won both matches last season with the game in Milwaukee going to OT.
Los Angeles Lakers Form
Los Angeles looked like a powerhouse just a week ago, rolling through an eight-game winning streak. However, the loss of LeBron James has disrupted their momentum, and they’ve now lost two straight games against Boston and Brooklyn.
Their defense remains solid, but they gave up seven uncontested threes in the loss to the Nets, with coach JJ Redick calling out their lack of effort. Luka Dončić is putting up numbers, but his 8-of-26 shooting against Brooklyn is a concern, especially with lingering back issues.
Los Angeles Lakers Team News
LeBron is out, Luka is questionable. Hayes, Hachimura, Bronny and Kleber are all also out.
Milwaukee Bucks Form
The Bucks are also struggling, having lost three straight, but their most recent defeat came on an unlucky four-point play against Indiana. Despite the loss, Giannis was dominant with 19 points, 17 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Their biggest issue in that game was turnovers (15 giveaways), something they’ll need to clean up against the Lakers' disciplined defense. Milwaukee is still 7-3 in their last 10 games, and with home-court advantage against a depleted Lakers squad, they should be primed for a strong performance.
Milwaukee Bucks Team News
Both Giannis and Dame are listed on the injury report but are likely to play. Portis is still out suspended and Livingston is questionable.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA 2025 FAQ’s
How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA game 2025?
You can watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA 2025 game via Kayo Sports or the NBA Game Pass App.
What time does Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA 2025 start?
Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA 2025 starts at 09:30 AM AEDT.
Verdict
I’m backing the Bucks to win and cover the line, with Giannis Antetokounmpo to go over his rebounding total of 12.5 boards.
Milwaukee -6.5
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