Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Best Odds, Betting Picks, Spread, and More (March 20, 2025)

Raunak Bose / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 20, 2025, 22:58 IST

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The Los Angeles Lakers face the Milwaukee Bucks in a critical game impacting their playoff positions. Key factors include Giannis Antetokounmpo's performance and the Lakers' challenge of playing back-to-back games. The Bucks' recent win against the Lakers and their strong presence in the paint gives them a slight advantage. Luka Doncic's uncertain availability adds to the Lakers' pressure.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction, Best Odds, Betting Picks, Spread, and More (March 20, 2025)

Giannis and LeBron (Image via Getty)

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Milwaukee Bucks in a thrilling Thursday night showdown. With both teams battling for playoff positioning, this game carries significant stakes. Let’s dive into the latest NBA odds, key factors, and a prediction for the matchup.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers: Best Odds (via FanDuel) (March 20, 2025)

Lakers injury report March 20 (Image via NBA)

Team	Spread	Moneyline	Total Points (O/U)
Milwaukee Bucks	-3 (-110)	-142	227 (-110)
Los Angeles Lakers	+3 (-110)	+120	227 (-110)

How to Watch Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers (March 20, 2025)

Time: 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
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Milwaukee Bucks’ Recent Form and Key Factors (March 20, 2025)

The Milwaukee Bucks enter this game with a 38-30 record, sitting in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. With the Indiana Pacers just half a game ahead, securing a top-four seed for home-court advantage in the first round remains crucial.

Why the Milwaukee Bucks Could Cover the Spread/Win (March 20, 2025)

Giannis’ Dominance: Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.2 points, 12.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 0.8 steals per game while shooting an impressive 59.9% from the field. He remains a top MVP candidate, though Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appears to be the frontrunner.
Bounce-Back Factor: The Bucks are looking to recover from a disappointing 104-93 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, where they struggled offensively despite averaging 114.5 points per game.
Strong Track Record vs. Lakers: Milwaukee defeated the Lakers 126-106 just two weeks ago, limiting LA’s supporting cast while allowing Luka Doncic to score 45 points. LeBron James remains out, putting added pressure on Luka.
Kyle Kuzma’s Role: Since joining Milwaukee from Washington, Kuzma is averaging 13.7 points per game. His performance against his former team will be crucial, especially after a poor five-point outing in their last meeting.

Los Angeles Lakers’ Recent Form and Key Factors (March 20, 2025)

Bucks injury report March 20 (Image via NBA)

The Lakers are currently 43-25, sitting fourth in the Western Conference. They recently faced the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, making this matchup the second game of a back-to-back.

Why the Lakers Could Cover the Spread/Win (March 20, 2025)

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves Scoring Power: The duo combined for 73 points in their previous loss to Milwaukee. However, they lacked support, with no other player scoring more than 10 points.
Supporting Cast Must Step Up: Dalton Knecht (10 points), Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent, and Jarred Vanderbilt (combined 12 points) must contribute more offensively. The Lakers need additional scoring to compensate if Luka is fatigued from playing back-to-back games.
Luka’s Availability is Uncertain: Doncic played against the Nuggets but remains a game-time decision due to an ankle issue. If he sits out, the Lakers’ chances of winning diminish significantly. Rui Hachimura could return, adding depth to LA’s lineup.

Final Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction & Pick (March 20, 2025)

The Lakers performed well against Denver, but facing a fresh Bucks team on a back-to-back presents a challenge. Milwaukee’s ability to control the paint with Giannis, along with their recent win over LA, gives them an edge.
Also read: Will Giannis Antetokounmpo play tonight against the Los Angeles Lakers? Latest update on the Milwaukee Bucks star's injury report (March 20, 2025)

Final Pick:

Bucks -3 (-110)

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Raunak Bose

As a passionate WWE content writer, Raunak craft engaging narratives that bring the thrilling world of wrestling to life, capturing the drama, excitement, and heroism of the ring. His work fuels the imagination of WWE fans, making every match and storyline unforgettable.

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