Lakers Bucks spread – Syndication Server

The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers are two of the hottest teams in the NBA, led by MVP candidates in Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James. When they meet in Milwaukee, it will be a look at what we could expect in the NBA Finals later this season.

Lakers vs. Bucks

When: Thursday, December 19

Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

TV: TNT

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

The Lakers had a 14-game road winning streak snapped in their last game, dropping a 105-102 decision to the Indiana Pacers. Anthony Davis missed the game for the Lakers, and his scoring was missed by a Lakers team that went just 8-for-31 from three-point range. LeBron led the Lakers with 20 points in the loss, and the Lakers will hope to have Davis back in time for this matchup to help guard Giannis.

Milwaukee also had a notable win streak snapped in its last game. Despite Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic missing the game due to injury, the Mavs were able to pull off a shocking 120-116 win over Milwaukee. Giannis scored 48 points in a losing effort, as the Bucks showed plenty of heart during a furious fourth-quarter comeback that fell short in the final seconds. The loss ended an 18-game winning streak. The Bucks will look to start a new streak against the Lakers in this highly anticipated tilt.

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The Milwaukee Bucks (24-4) were proven to be mortal last time out in having an 18-game win streak snapped on their home court with a 120-116 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. They’ll host the Los Angeles Lakers (24-4) Thursday at Fiserv Forum for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off.

We analyze the Lakers-Bucks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Lakers at Bucks: Key injuries

Lakers

C Anthony Davis (ankle) questionable
PF Kyle Kuzma (ankle) out
PG Rajon Rondo (hamstring) probable

Bucks

PF Dragan Bender (ankle) out
PG Eric Bledsoe (leg) out

Lakers at Bucks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Bucks 122, Lakers 114

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Moneyline (ML)

The Lakers and Bucks lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively. LA is also coming off a loss, falling 105-102 on the road to the Indiana Pacers Tuesday. It’ll play its final game of a five-game road swing through the East. The Bucks will have a slight rest advantage after losing to the Mavs Monday.

The absence of Davis for the Lakers (+155) was too much for them to overcome against the Pacers and it’ll be even more of an issue against the interior scoring of the Bucks (53.4 points per game in the paint). Lakers C Dwight Howard dropped 20 points Tuesday, but a 10-for-10 performance from the field can’t be expected often. Take the BUCKS (-189) to win at home.

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Against the Spread (ATS)

Get better value on the BUCKS (-5.5, +105) on the spread against the undermanned Lakers (+5.5, -128). Milwaukee is 15-13 against the spread overall and 8-7 at home, Los Angeles is 16-12 ATS overall but just 8-8 on the road. The Lakers have been on the road for a week, and they’ll be looking ahead to Sunday’s home date against the Denver Nuggets.

All but two of the Bucks’ 18 straight wins had come by margins greater than the 6 points by which they’ll need to win Thursday.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the OVER 224.5 (-128) the Bucks will have their way on the inside against the Lakers without Kuzma and potentially without Davis once again. Milwaukee hit the Over in each of its last four games, while scoring at least 125 points in the first three of those games.

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