| MATCHUP | Milwaukee Bucks | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-21 | 23-12 |
| Where | crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA | |
| When | Friday, January 9, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:30 PM EST | |
| TV | Spectrum Sports Net | |
The Milwaukee Bucks and LA Lakers meet Wednesday in NBA action at the crypto.com Arena. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Kings, lost to the Warriors, and they play the Nuggets next. The Bucks have won 5 of their last 8 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 113.1 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.9 points and 10 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 18.8 points and 5.3 rebounds. Ryan Rollins is the third double-digit scorer and Bobby Portis is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.4 rebounds per game.
LA Lakers Betting Preview
The LA Lakers beat the Pelicans, lost to the Spurs, and they play the Kings next. The Lakers have won 4 of their last 6 games.
The LA Lakers are averaging 116.9 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 117.3 points on 49 percent shooting. Luka Doncic is averaging 33.5 points and 8.2 rebounds, while Austin Reaves is averaging 26.6 points and 5.2 rebounds. LeBron James is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 8.6 rebounds. The LA Lakers are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free-throw line. The LA Lakers are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Los Angeles Lakers will win
- The Lakers have won each of their last seven games at Crypto.com Arena against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have lost nine of their last 10 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in seven of the Bucks’ last eight games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last nine games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Lakers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a road loss.
- The Lakers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last four road games following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Lakers’ last six games at Crypto.com Arena following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Bucks’ last six road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Los Angeles Lakers Player Facts
- Marcus Smart is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
- Jake LaRavia ranks T35th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.3) this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Myles Turner is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of only two players to have recorded a 30-point, 20-rebound game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Eight different Lakers players have scored 25+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
- The Lakers rank 2nd in the league for field goal percentage this season (49.8%).
- The Bucks rank 30th for second chance points (425) this season.
- The Bucks rank 30th for second chance points per game (11.5) this season.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report
The Lakers will be without Adou Thiero and Austin Reaves. Rui Hachimura and LeBron James are questionable.
The Bucks will be without Taurean Prince.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
It would be nice to know if Hachimura and LeBron are playing, but I’ll still lean Lakers at home. The Bucks continue to struggle with consistency and are 7-12 SU on the road. Even with some ugly performances and injuries, the Lakers are a profitable 20-15 ATS on the season. We’re not being asked to lay much. Assuming the Lakers get some guys back from injury, they should be able to win this game. I’ll lay the points with the home team.