The Los Angeles Clippers (29-25) and Milwaukee Bucks (34-17) meet Thursday at Fiserv Forum. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Clippers vs. Bucks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Clippers covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites Tuesday with a 108-103 win at the Chicago Bulls. F Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 33 points for the Clippers, who have won 6 of their last 7. Los Angeles is 5-0 against the spread (ATS) in its last 5 games after 1 day of rest.
The Bucks failed to cover as 11-point home favorites Tuesday in a 124-115 win vs. the Charlotte Hornets. F Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 34 points and 18 rebounds, both game-highs, as Milwaukee won its 5th straight. The Bucks are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after failing to cover in their previous contest.
This is the 1st of 2 meetings this season between these teams. In the last meeting on April 1, 2022, the Clippers covered as 3.5-point road underdogs in a 153-119 win.
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Clippers at Bucks odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:09 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Clippers +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Bucks -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Clippers +4.5 (-110) | Bucks -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Clippers at Bucks key injuries
Clippers
- F Marcus Morris Sr. (rib) questionable
- G John Wall (abdominal) out
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
- F Bobby Portis (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Clippers at Bucks picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 125, Clippers 115
Moneyline
PASS.
Milwaukee (-180) should win, but there is no need to risk almost double your potential profit on the moneyline when the Bucks should win by margin. Bet the spread or total instead.
Against the spread
BET BUCKS -4.5 (-110).
Milwaukee continues to play above expectation at Fiserv Forum and has the 3rd-highest cover percentage as a home favorite this season at 65.4% (17-9 ATS). The Bucks should be extra motivated to win by margin vs. the Clippers after Los Angeles won by 34 points in their most recent meeting. The Clippers are playing their 4th road game in 6 days and should struggle to keep it close Thursday. Lay the points.
Over/Under
BET OVER 230.5 (-112).
The Over is 5-0 in Los Angeles’ last 5 games after covering the spread in its previous contest and 7-2 in Milwaukee’s last 9 after failing to cover. These teams tend to play high-scoring games vs. each other, with the Over hitting in 6 of the last 8 meetings, and Thursday’s matchup should be another offensive showcase.
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