LA Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Prediction – Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers (40-23) and Milwaukee Bucks (36-28) are both aiming to get back on track, but will face off on Thursday, March 13 at 7:30 PM ET at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks are favored with a point spread at -4.0 (-110) at MyBookie.
Los Angeles Lakers Betting Preview
The Lakers have lost their last two games and LeBron James did not play due to an injury, so the next week or so could be interesting with him out of the lineup. Their recent defeat was a 111-108 outing against the Brooklyn Nets.
Los Angeles looked great in the first quarter with a 28-16 lead. But, they fell short in the second when they posted 19 points and allowed the Nets to get 32. Gabe Vincent led with 24 points while Luka Doncic had 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists.
The Nets made 41.1 percent of their shots from the field while also connecting on 40.0 percent of their threes. The Lakers made 43.5 percent of their field goals and 47.5 percent from deep. The main reason they lost was turnovers, as they had 15 and gave up 19 points in the process.
The Lakers are averaging 112.9 points a game and rank 18th for this output. Their defense has allowed opposing teams to get 111.1 points a game, ranking eighth. Per 100 possessions on both ends of the floor, their overall efficiency ranks them as the 13th-best team in the league.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Bucks have fallen short in their last three games and need to get back on track. They recently had a 115-114 performance against the Indiana Pacers, where they lost with just seconds left in the game.
Milwaukee fouled Tyrese Haliburton, who converted on a four-point play to push the Pacers ahead with seconds remaining. Brook Lopez led with 23 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo had 19 points with 17 rebounds.
The Pacers made 50.6 percent of their shots and 33.3 percent from downtown. The Bucks shot 51.2 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from deep. Turnovers were a huge factor, as the Bucks had 15 which turned into 23 points for the Pacers.
The Bucks are putting up 114.6 points a game and rank 13th. Their defense has held opponents to 112.5 points each matchup, ranking 12th. Their efficiency on both ends of the floor each 100 possessions puts them as the 10th-best team in the league.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
MyBookie has you covered with the best Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks betting odds, showing the Bucks as four-point favorites. The Bucks have a 59.4 percent chance of winning, according to market analysis. The Lakers are not quite ready to adjust without LeBron and might not be able to cover the spread.
Final Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -4.0 (-110)
