Bucks vs Lakers

NBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Milwaukee Bucks at L.A. Lakers on February 9. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.

The Lakers got younger and have the ability to share the minutes burden more effectively with this move. Anthony Davis looked totally disinterested in the game and L.A. They’ve won eight straight since Khris Middleton returned to the lineup and have been smoking the NBA’s bottom feeders. just conceded so many open shots right at the rim. Those possessions filtering out to LeBron, AD, and other role players spotting up should improve the Lakers' offense. Giannis has eclipsed 40 points in all three of his most recent games against the Lakers and is shooting north of 76% from the field because the Lakers are one of the worst defensive transition teams in the NBA. This is a delicate art, and one that requires each member of the team to do their part in tandem with the others, any single weak link folds the whole project. That spells death against Giannis, and it’s a big piece of why he’s had L.A.’s number in recent years. It’s also one thing that L.A.’s trade will not help in the short term. They’re also in the Bottom 10 in opponent transition frequency, meaning opposing teams are in position to capitalize on their poor effort a lot. Whether off steals or live rebounds, the Lakers just get beat back by the opposition far too often. Lakers believe Giannis will pick apart a Lakers team that hasn’t had time to prepare for him properly.

Wow, that trade deadline news really was something, eh? I can't believe TEAM X made a move to get PLAYER Y from TEAM Z! What a tremendous surprise!

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We go over some of the best betting options for Thursday's matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers.

The over/under is set at 239.5. The lack of depth among rotational players combined with potentially being without James and all-time scoring record fatigue, there’s a decent chance the Bucks get into blowout mode on Thursday night. The Bucks will go for their ninth consecutive victory and will have no issues covering this number fairly easily as Antetokounmpo’s continues his insane production. [Los Angeles Lakers](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com) (25-30) will return to the floor for a home matchup with the [Milwaukee Bucks](https://www.brewhoop.com) (37-17) from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. We’ll maintain our ATS pick even with the new line, as the Bucks are going to have more available players than the Lakers. The game will get started at 10 p.m.