Milwaukee Bucks (29-24) vs LA Clippers (31-23)
Game Info: Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Fiserv Forum)
Betting Odds: Milwaukee Bucks +1 -- Over/Under: 227 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: FanDuel SN WI
The LA Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks meet Thursday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s an LA Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction. This article will include an LA Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks Pick.
LA Clippers Betting Preview
The LA Clippers beat the Jazz and Grizzlies, and they play the Pacers, Pistons, and Bulls next. The LA Clippers are averaging 111 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 108 points on 45.6 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 24.2 points and 3.6 rebounds, while James Harden is averaging 21.5 points and 5.8 rebounds. Kawhi Leonard is the third double-digit scorer and Ivica Zubac is grabbing 12.6 rebounds. The LA Clippers are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Clippers are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Warriors, beat the Timberwolves, and they play the Wizards, Heat, and Rockets next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114.3 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 45.2 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.8 points and 12.2 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.8 points and 4.7 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Portis is grabbing 8.3 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won 14 of their last 15 games at Fiserv Forum against Pacific Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Clippers have lost each of their four previous games at Fiserv Forum following a road win.
- The Clippers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as road favorites following a win.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the Los Angeles Clippers will win
- The Bucks have lost 18 of their last 19 games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Clippers have won each of their last four night games following an overtime win.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs after winning as underdogs.
- The Clippers have covered the spread in four of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 29th in the league for steals per game this season (7.2).
- The Bucks rank 2nd in the league for three-point percentage this season (38.7%).
- The Clippers are one of only two teams to win a game when trailing by 20+ points after Q1 this season.
- The Clippers rank 29th in the league for turnover percentage this season (14.2%).
LA Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and Andre Jackson Jr. are questionable for the Bucks.
The LA Clippers will be without Drew Eubanks, Kawhi Leonard, and Amir Coffey.
LA Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Milwaukee Bucks and the bucket at home feel almost too good to be true. The Bucks are still an above-average team, and they're 17-9 SU at home. However, seeing Antetokounmpo and Lillard on the injury report is concerning, and the fact the Bucks are an underdog tells me oddsmakers believe at least one of those guys isn't going to play. The Clippers entered the break with three straight wins, and they continue to play at a respectable level, Kawhi or not. This is a spot to check the injury report for updates before betting. At the time of this writing, I lean toward the Clippers and the small number.
Randy’s Pick Clippers -1
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
