At 8:00 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-202) will host the Los Angeles Clippers (+167) in a non-conference matchup. The Bucks are favored by 5 and have won 5 straight games. The Clippers are 39-20 and have won 2 straight games.

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and can be seen on NBA TV. The over/under line is 228.5.

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Clippers +5

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Monday, March 4th.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-115 in favor of the Clippers.
  • Our projections have Kawhi Leonard finishing with Kawhi Leonard points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Clippers finishing with a field goal percentage of 50.0% and knocking down 13 threes.

Can Los Angeles Pull Off A Win at Fiserv Forum?

Currently, the Clippers are 39-20 on the season, which has them in 1st place in the Pacific Division and 4th in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 15-4 compared to 24-16 against the West.

As the underdog this season, the Clippers are 3-9 straight up and 4-8 against the spread. Today, they are getting 5 points against the Bucks and are 4-8 vs. the spread as the underdog.

On the road, the Clippers have an average scoring differential of +3.5 points per game. Their ATS record on the road is 16-14, and they have won two straight games straight up and against the spread on the road.

In their most recent game, the Clippers defeated the Timberwolves by a score of 89-88. The O/U line for that game was 219.5, and they were 2.5-point underdogs. The win improved their ATS record to 31-28 for the season.

This season, the Clippers have played in games with higher over/under lines than 228.5 in 36 of their 59 games. Their games have averaged 229.9 points per game, and their O/U record for the season is 25-33-1.

On the road this season, the Clippers are averaging 117.2 points per game, which is 7th in the league. Overall, they are 10th in scoring at 117.4 points per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Clippers are 7th in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also one of the league’s best three-point shooting teams, hitting 38% of their shots from beyond the arc (3rd).

So far this season, the Clippers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 50.8% of their games. They have also been a top-10 team at getting to the free-throw line, averaging 22.8 attempts per game.

This season, the Clippers’ defense is the 9th ranked defense in the NBA at 9th PPG. So far, they have held opposing offenses below the NBA scoring average in 57.6% of their games. Most recently, the Clippers’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 88 points to the Timberwolves.

Can The Bucks Secure a Home Victory?

Currently, the Bucks are 2nd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 40-21. Within the Central Division, they are in 1st place. Milwaukee has won five straight games and is favored by 5 points today.

In terms of their ATS record, the Bucks are 26-35 overall and have covered the spread in their last five games. At home, their ATS record is 13-18, while they are 13-17 ATS on the road.

This season, Milwaukee has been favored in 54 of their 61 games. As the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 39-15 and have won four straight games vs. the spread. As the favorite, their ATS record is 24-30.

The Bucks’ O/U record for the season is 30-31, and their last five games have gone under the betting line. Today’s O/U line is set at 228.5, and their games have averaged 238.6 points per game this season.

In their last game, the Bucks defeated the Bulls by a score of 113-97. They were favored by 3.5 points in that game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 221.5.

This season, the Bucks have been one of the top scoring teams in the NBA, averaging 121.5 points per game (2nd). At home, they have been even better, averaging 123.3 points per game (5th).

When it comes to pace, the Bucks are 6th in the league at 100.8 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 6th at 49%. In addition, they are one of the top three-point shooting teams, making an average of 14.3 threes per game (5th).

So far, the Bucks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 67.2% of their games. In terms of free throw shooting, they are 4th in the league at 19.5 made free throws per game.

At this time, the Bucks’ defense is positioned 18th in the NBA, permitting 117.1 points per game. The Bucks defense is coming off a game in which they held the Bulls offense to just 43% shooting. Overall, they gave up 97 points to Chicago.