Los Angeles Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks Preview
At 3:00 ET, the 41-23 Milwaukee Bucks will visit the 41-21 Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. The Bucks are currently favored by 3 points, and the over/under line is set at 226.5.
This non-conference matchup will be televised on BSSC.
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Los Angeles Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times, the Bucks have faced off against the Clippers on the road, they are above .500 at 3-2. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Bucks and Clippers is 2-3 with an average of 234 points per game. The last three times that the Bucks have been on the road vs. the Clippers, the over/under record is 4-1.
- Through their last three road games, Milwaukee has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 108 points per game.
- Through their last five home games, Los Angeles has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 105 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Clippers have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 3-7 in these matchups.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 7-3.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
Today, the Bucks are favored by 3 points against the Clippers. As the favorite, the Bucks have a record of 39-16 this season and have gone 24-31 against the spread as the favorite. In games where they are favored, they have an average scoring margin of +6.5 points per game.
Milwaukee’s ATS record for the season is 27-37, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 13-19 ATS compared to 14-18 ATS at home.
In terms of their O/U record, the Bucks are 31-33 this season. In their games this year, the average over/under line is 237 points, and their games have averaged a combined 238 points.
Currently, the Bucks are 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 41-23. In their last game, they lost to the Lakers by a score of 123-122. The O/U line for that game was 229 points.
The Bucks are one of the most potent offenses in the league, averaging 120.9 points per game, which is 2nd in the NBA. On the road, they are averaging 118.8 points per game.
Milwaukee’s offense is built around their three-point shooting, as they are 5th in the league in three-point makes per game at 14.3. Overall, they are 8th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%.
When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Bucks are 2nd in the NBA in attempts at 25.1 per game. They also rank 7th in field goal percentage at 49%.
The Bucks’ defense is presently ranked 19th in the league, allowing an average of 117.1 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Bucks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 53.9% and 35.5% from three-point territory.
In Clippers games this season, the average over/under line is 230.3, which is higher than today’s line of 226.5. The team’s games have averaged 229.6 points per game.
Overall, the Clippers have an O/U record of 26-35-1 this season. In their last game against the Bulls, the teams combined for 214 points, which was well below the O/U line of 220.5.
Against the spread, the Clippers have a home record of 16-14 and are currently on a two-game ATS win streak at home. At home, they have an average scoring differential of +6.3 PPG.
Los Angeles’ straight-up record as the underdog is 3-9 this season, and they are 4-8 vs. the spread as the underdog. As the underdog, they have an average scoring differential of -8.6 PPG.
The Clippers are coming off a 112-102 win over the Bulls, where they covered the spread as 8.5-point favorites. In the Western Conference, the Clippers are currently 4th with a record of 41-21.
Offensively, the Clippers are a top 10 scoring team in the league, averaging 117.2 points per game (11th). At home, they are averaging 117.3 points per game this season.
When it comes to pace, the Clippers are 25th in the league at 97.1 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 6th in the league at 49%.
One area where the Clippers have excelled this season is three-point shooting. They are 2nd in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 38%. Overall, they are 14th in three-pointers made per game.
In the current season, the Clippers defense has excelled, sitting 10th in the NBA by allowing 112.4 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Clippers are forcing 12.2 per game, which is 9th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 16th in blocked shots at 5 per game.
With a 3-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Bucks to secure a 115-114 victory.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Tips
- Take the Bucks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Clippers (+3)
- Projecting a combined 229 points, we like the over
Los Angeles Clippers Injury Report
- Russell Westbrook – Hand – Out
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo – Knee – Probable
- Khris Middleton – Ankle – Out
