Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks Point Spread Picks

Both teams are playing back-to-back games, but the schedule still favors Milwaukee, as the Lakers are playing their fifth consecutive road game after beating New Orleans 118-104 last night. The Bucks defeated Charlotte in overtime with Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring 25 points. Milwaukee has won 10 of 14 November games dating back to last season, and Los Angeles has lost eight of 10 against the Central Division and eight of 11 against the Eastern Conference. The Bucks have won 12 of 17 meetings. LeBron James isn't ready to start until at least Tuesday. Milwaukee has won five of seven home games this season, and the Bucks won and covered both meetings last season, winning by an average of 24.5 points. Take the Bucks on the moneyline.

Los Angeles beat Denver 120-108 last night although the Nuggets were without Nikola Jokic (elbow) and Jamal Murray (ankle). The Lakers, of course, are still playing without LeBron James, who is out with a leg injury, and Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 31 points. Milwaukee won the last meeting 126-106 on March 13 and it comes off a 104-93 loss at Golden State on Tuesday. The Lakers are playing a back-to-back and they are 10-5 UNDER their past 15 Thursday games. Los Angeles has lost five of six against Central Division opponents and the Lakers have lost six of eight outright at home against Milwaukee. The Bucks have gone UNDER four of six overall and eight of 10 on the road. Milwaukee has covered six of nine against the Western Conference. Take the Bucks and the UNDER.

The Lakers made a trade that likely saved their season. They picked up Luka Doncic before the trade deadline, and have been playing at a higher level since Doncic came over. Things won't be the same tonight, as the Lakers will have to go without LeBron James. The Milwaukee Bucks are 37-28 on the season, and this is a good measuring stick for them. The Lakers have lost two straight games, and they aren't going to win a lot of games without James, especially to a team like the Bucks who is one of the best in the league. The Bucks have lost three straight, but one was by a single point and another by two. This is a good opportunity for the Bucks. Make the play on Milwaukee.