The Bucks go on the road to face the Lakers in NBA action. Milwaukee is in second place in the Eastern Conference with a 41-22 record. They had their six-game winning streak snapped last time out. The Lakers are 34-20 and in 10th place in the West. Los Angeles has won three of their last five games. The Bucks are putting up 120.9 points per game which ranks third. They are shooting 49.1% from the field and 37.5% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 117 points per game. They are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games. The Lakers are putting up 117.2 points per game which ranks 11th. They are shooting 49.7% from the field and 37.4% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 117.6 points per game. Los Angeles is 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games. Milwaukee has been playing much better basketball since the All-Star break, especially on the defensive end. The Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their previous six home dates with the Bucks. The Lakers are dealing with injuries and James is listed as questionable. It won’t matter even if James does play. Take Milwaukee to get the job done.

Play on Milwaukee. This is a 3% play.