Lakers vs Bucks Prediction and NBA Tips - 21 March 2025
Mar 20, 2025, 4:09PM
The Los Angeles Lakers will face the favoured Milwaukee Bucks in NBA action at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, commencing at 1:30pm AEDT.
With star players Dalton Knecht, Jordan Goodwin and Shake Milton, the Lakers are aiming to beat a Bucks side that includes Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma and Kevin Porter.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Lakers vs Bucks game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's LA Lakers vs Milwaukee NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Bucks a 73% chance of beating the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.
Lakers vs Bucks: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Crypto.com Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Lakers $3.65, Bucks $1.30
- Line: Lakers +8 ($1.91), Bucks -8 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 216.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Lakers at $3.65 and the Bucks at $1.30.
The Lakers are listed as 8-point underdogs against the Bucks, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Bucks (-8) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 216.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Lakers (+8) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 216.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Lakers vs Bucks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Lakers at $3.65 with Bet365
- Line: Lakers +8 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 216.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Lakers vs Bucks best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Bucks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Lakers to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Lakers vs Bucks: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Lakers vs Bucks at Crypto.com Arena on Friday is the Bucks winning 112-105.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Lakers vs Milwaukee game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Lakers vs Bucks prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the LA Lakers vs Milwaukee match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Lakers vs Bucks: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Lakers and Bucks at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 1:30pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Date: Friday 21 March 2025
- Time: 1:30pm AEDT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our LA Lakers vs Milwaukee predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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