| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| -769 |
-14.5 -106 |
O 228.5 -110 |
|
| +590 |
+14.5 -105 |
U 228.5 -108 |
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Lakers vs Bucks preview
Wednesday night in Milwaukee features a Lakers team priced as a -590 moneyline favorite, with the Bucks at +10.5 and the total at 233.5, unchanged from the DraftKings opener.
The last meeting went against Los Angeles: Milwaukee won 105-101 in Los Angeles on January 9, 2026. Recent form separates the sides. Los Angeles is 10-2 straight up and 9-3 against the spread this season, including 8-2 and 8-2 ATS over its last 10, with a 124-114 win at Atlanta on November 9. Milwaukee is 1-10 straight up and 3-8 ATS, including 1-9 and 3-7 ATS over its last 10, after an 85-117 loss at New York on November 10.
The defensive ranks offer context: Milwaukee allows 121.6 points per game (27th) and 47.9 rebounds (29th), while Los Angeles allows 41.1 rebounds (4th). For prop research, Luka Doncic’s over 4.5 threes at -102 has cleared in 8 of his last 10, and Matisse Thybulle’s over 1.5 steals at -132 has also cleared 8 of 10, with the StatsBench model projecting 2.3.
StatsBench picks for this game
- Sandro Mamukelashvili OVER 0.5 BLK (+150): pending
- Ziaire Williams OVER 9.5 PTS+AST (-105): pending
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Top Lakers vs Bucks player props
| Player | Prop | Best price | Last 10 | Last 5 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic LAL | Over 12.5 points | -112 |
100% (10/10) | 100% | 38.8 |
| Ziaire Williams LAL | Over 9.5 points + rebounds + assists | -210 |
100% (10/10) | 100% | 15.4 |
| Matisse Thybulle LAL | Over 2.5 stls blks | +110 |
80% (8/10) | 80% | – |
| Kyle Kuzma MIL | Over 2.5 assists | +100 |
80% (8/10) | 80% | 2.7 |
| Austin Reaves LAL | Over 6.5 field goals made | -165 |
80% (8/10) | 80% | – |
Hit rate = how often the player cleared this line in recent games. Projection = StatsBench’s model estimate for tonight. Best price across 30+ sportsbooks, DFS apps and exchanges as of 2:33 PM ET.
Key matchups
Each player’s lines against what this defense allows to his position this season. The ranks run from the defense allowing the fewest to the one allowing the most. Bars show how often he cleared the line over his recent games, green at 70% or better.
Collin Sexton vs Bucks
Collin SextonSG, LAL
BucksDefense vs shooting guardsZiaire Williams vs Bucks
Ziaire WilliamsSF, LAL
BucksDefense vs small forwardsKyle Kuzma vs Lakers
Kyle KuzmaPF, MIL
LakersDefense vs power forwardsLuka Doncic vs Bucks
Luka DoncicPG, LAL
BucksDefense vs point guardsMyles Turner vs Lakers
Myles TurnerC, MIL
LakersDefense vs centersJaime Jaquez Jr. vs Lakers
Jaime Jaquez Jr.SF, MIL
LakersDefense vs small forwardsBetting trends
- Lakers have covered the spread in 6 straight games.
- The over has hit in 3 straight Lakers games.
- Lakers are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10.
- Lakers are 3-0 ATS as underdogs in their last 10 games.
- The over is 7-3 in Lakers’ last 10 games.
- Bucks have failed to cover in 3 straight games.
- The under has hit in 5 straight Bucks games.
- Bucks are 3-7 against the spread in their last 10.
From each team’s last 10 games and recent meetings, against the closing line.
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Projected starting lineups
Projected starting fives. Teams confirm their starters about 30 minutes before tip and this page updates then. Updated 2:33 PM ET. The badge next to each player: how often he cleared his strongest prop line (named under him) over his recent games; green at 70% or better.
- PG
Luka DoncicOver 12.5 points10/10 - SG
Austin ReavesOver 22.5 points6/10 - SF
Matisse ThybulleOver 1.5 steals8/10 - PF
Jake LaRaviaOver 9.5 points + rebounds6/10 - C
Walker KesslerOver 14.5 points + assists6/10
Not in the lineup or in doubt: Quentin Grimes (questionable)
- PG
Brayden BurriesOver 4.5 rebounds6/10 - SG
Tyler HerroOver 2.5 threes made7/10 - SF
Jaime Jaquez Jr.Over 14.5 points + assists7/10 - PF
Kyle KuzmaOver 2.5 assists8/10 - C
Kel’el Ware
Not in the lineup or in doubt: Tyler Herro (day-to-day)
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Lakers vs Bucks defense vs position
What each defense allows per game this season to everyone listed at a position, combined, so a row covers more than the starter. The small number is the rank across 30 teams: 1st allows the fewest. Green is the softest third of the league, red the toughest.
Lakers defense facing the Bucks
| Pos | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM | PRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGBrayden Burries | 38.326th | 7.823rd | 11.830th | 5.830th | 57.827th |
| SGTyler Herro | 24.617th | 7.822nd | 5.512th | 4.016th | 37.918th |
| SFJaime Jaquez Jr. | 21.85th | 8.74th | 4.813th | 2.75th | 35.36th |
| PFKyle Kuzma | 14.98th | 7.03rd | 3.717th | 1.812th | 25.66th |
| CKel’el Ware | 16.212th | 10.69th | 2.01st | 1.224th | 28.89th |
Softest spot: 11.8 assists a game to point guards, the most in the league. Brayden Burries is projected to start there.
Toughest spot: 2.0 assists a game to centers, the fewest in the league. Kel’el Ware is projected to start there.
Bucks defense facing the Lakers
| Pos | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM | PRA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGLuka Doncic | 25.010th | 5.39th | 9.418th | 3.615th | 39.611th |
| SGAustin Reaves | 27.924th | 10.030th | 6.923rd | 4.526th | 44.826th |
| SFMatisse Thybulle | 30.420th | 10.514th | 4.47th | 3.824th | 45.220th |
| PFJake LaRavia | 22.323rd | 9.924th | 4.121st | 3.029th | 36.324th |
| CWalker Kessler | 24.430th | 17.629th | 4.929th | 0.917th | 46.930th |
Softest spot: 10.0 rebounds a game to shooting guards, the most in the league. Austin Reaves is projected to start there.
Toughest spot: 4.4 assists a game to small forwards, 7th fewest in the league. Matisse Thybulle is projected to start there.
Player stats and form
Season averages and each player’s last 5 games, newest first. Splits: per-game averages (games in brackets); vs the opponent covers this season and last, newest game first.
Los Angeles Lakers
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9 | @ ATL | 39 | 32 | 8 | 10 | 3 |
| 11/6 | vs POR | 38 | 53 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 11/4 | @ SAC | 35 | 40 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| 11/2 | vs MIA | 35 | 42 | 7 | 13 | 6 |
| 11/1 | vs TOR | 35 | 45 | 15 | 6 | 8 |
| Splits | Season | Road | 2025-26 | vs MIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTS | 39.3 (10) | 40.3 (4) | 33.5 (64) | 32.5 (2) 24 · 41 |
| REB | 7.8 (10) | 8.0 (4) | 7.7 (64) | 9.0 (2) 9 · 9 |
| AST | 7.9 (10) | 8.0 (4) | 8.3 (64) | 7.5 (2) 9 · 6 |
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8 | @ DET | 36 | 43 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 11/6 | vs POR | 38 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 11/4 | @ SAC | 37 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 11/2 | vs MIA | 34 | 27 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 11/1 | vs TOR | 38 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Splits | Season | Road | 2025-26 | vs MIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTS | 25.3 (11) | 26.0 (5) | 22.9 (57) | 25.0 (1) 25 |
| REB | 3.4 (11) | 3.8 (5) | 4.6 (57) | 6.0 (1) 6 |
| AST | 4.6 (11) | 3.6 (5) | 5.5 (57) | 8.0 (1) 8 |
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9 | @ ATL | 30 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| 11/8 | @ DET | 28 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| 11/6 | vs POR | 37 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 11/4 | @ SAC | 28 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 11/2 | vs MIA | 32 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Splits | Season | Road | 2025-26 | vs MIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTS | 14.9 (12) | 11.8 (6) | 14.4 (5) | – |
| REB | 10.8 (12) | 10.5 (6) | 10.8 (5) | – |
| AST | 1.7 (12) | 1.8 (6) | 3.0 (5) | – |
Milwaukee Bucks
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8 | vs BOS | 26 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 11/6 | vs TOR | 35 | 23 | 5 | 10 | 1 |
| 11/4 | @ BOS | 32 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 11/2 | @ MIN | 30 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| 10/31 | vs CLE | 27 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Splits | Season | Home | 2025-26 | vs LAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTS | 21.4 (10) | 21.8 (6) | 20.6 (34) | – |
| REB | 4.6 (10) | 4.5 (6) | 4.7 (34) | – |
| AST | 4.3 (10) | 4.2 (6) | 4.2 (34) | – |
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10 | @ NYK | 24 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 11/8 | vs BOS | 22 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 11/6 | vs TOR | 27 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 11/4 | @ BOS | 30 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 11/2 | @ MIN | 28 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Splits | Season | Home | 2025-26 | vs LAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTS | 15.3 (11) | 12.0 (6) | 15.3 (76) | 31.0 (1) 31 |
| REB | 5.7 (11) | 5.5 (6) | 5.0 (76) | 8.0 (1) 8 |
| AST | 2.7 (11) | 2.8 (6) | 4.7 (76) | 4.0 (1) 4 |
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10 | @ NYK | 24 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| 11/8 | vs BOS | 19 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 11/6 | vs TOR | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 11/4 | @ BOS | 23 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 11/2 | @ MIN | 17 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Splits | Season | Home | 2025-26 | vs LAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTS | 11.0 (11) | 10.0 (6) | 17.3 (74) | 10.0 (2) 10 · 10 |
| REB | 4.5 (11) | 3.7 (6) | 4.6 (74) | 3.5 (2) 6 · 1 |
| AST | 4.1 (11) | 4.8 (6) | 5.6 (74) | 2.5 (2) 2 · 3 |
Records
| Team | Record | ATS | O/U | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-2 | 9-3 | 8-4 | 5-1 | 5-1 | |
| 1-10 | 3-8 | 5-6 | 1-5 | 0-5 |
This season, regular season. ATS and O/U against each game’s closing line.
Lakers vs Bucks head-to-head
Lakers are 3-3, 0-1 ATS, O/U 0-1 in the last 6 meetings. Last time: Lakers lost 101-105 on January 9, 2026.
| Date | Venue | Lakers result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 26 | Lakers home | L 101-105 | L -3.5 | U 228.5 |
| Nov 15, 25 | Bucks home | W 119-95 | – | – |
| Mar 20, 25 | Lakers home | L 89-118 | – | – |
| Mar 13, 25 | Bucks home | L 106-126 | – | – |
| Mar 26, 24 | Bucks home | W 128-124 | – | – |
| Mar 8, 24 | Lakers home | W 123-122 | – | – |
Recent form
Los Angeles Lakers: last 10 (8-2, 8-2 ATS, O/U 7-3)
| Date | Opponent | Result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 26 | @ ATL | W 124-114 | W +2.5 | O 233.5 |
| Nov 8, 26 | @ DET | W 121-116 | W +8.5 | O 216.5 |
| Nov 6, 26 | vs POR | W 124-118 | W -3.5 | O 231.5 |
| Nov 4, 26 | @ SAC | W 116-103 | W -12.5 | U 233.5 |
| Nov 2, 26 | vs MIA | W 138-117 | W -1.5 | O 237.5 |
| Nov 1, 26 | vs TOR | W 131-125 | W -3.5 | O 224.5 |
| Oct 30, 26 | @ GS | L 95-112 | L -2.5 | U 234.5 |
| Oct 28, 26 | @ LAC | W 103-87 | W +1.5 | U 224.5 |
| Oct 27, 26 | vs POR | L 129-136 | L -1.5 | O 234.5 |
| Oct 25, 26 | @ UTAH | W 132-123 | W -6.5 | O 237.5 |
Milwaukee Bucks: last 10 (1-9, 3-7 ATS, O/U 4-6)
| Date | Opponent | Result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 26 | @ NY | L 85-117 | L +14.5 | U 221.5 |
| Nov 8, 26 | vs BOS | L 97-117 | L +13.5 | U 222.5 |
| Nov 6, 26 | vs TOR | L 107-121 | L +3.5 | U 228.5 |
| Nov 4, 26 | @ BOS | L 102-109 | W +12.5 | U 222.5 |
| Nov 2, 26 | @ MIN | L 100-112 | L +11.5 | U 233.5 |
| Oct 31, 26 | vs CLE | L 111-136 | L +8.5 | O 234.5 |
| Oct 28, 26 | vs HOU | L 100-132 | L +8.5 | O 226.5 |
| Oct 26, 26 | vs IND | W 110-102 | W +3.5 | U 239.5 |
| Oct 24, 26 | @ PHI | L 116-127 | W +12.5 | O 234.5 |
| Oct 23, 26 | vs CHI | L 125-132 | L -1.5 | O 241.5 |
Injury report
Los Angeles Lakers
- Quentin Grimes (SG): Questionable, Right Finger Sprain
Milwaukee Bucks
- Tyler Herro (SG): Day-To-Day, Herro
Matchup ranks
What each defense allows per game this season. Rank 1 allows the fewest, so a high number means a softer matchup for the other team’s overs.
| Lakers defense | Bucks defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Points allowed per game | 114.4 (17th of 30) | 121.2 (28th of 30) |
| Rebounds allowed per game | 41.1 (4th of 30) | 48.9 (29th of 30) |
| Assists allowed per game | 27.5 (23rd of 30) | 27.8 (25th of 30) |
| Threes allowed per game | 15.3 (29th of 30) | 14.8 (27th of 30) |
| Pace (possessions) | 102 (10th) | 101.2 (18th) |
Venue and weather
Lakers vs Bucks odds by sportsbook
| Book | LAL spread | MIL spread | LAL ML | MIL ML | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -14.5 -110 | +14.5 -110 | -800 | +550 | O 231.5 -110 | U 231.5 -110 | |
| -13.5 -112 | +13.5 -109 | -769 | +475 | O 228.5 -114 | U 228.5 -109 | |
| -14.5 -115 | +14.5 -105 | -833 | +550 | O 228.5 -110 | U 228.5 -110 | |
| -14.5 -110 | +14.5 -110 | -790 | +554 | O 228.5 -112 | U 228.5 -108 | |
| -14.5 -106 | +14.5 -114 | -850 | +590 | O 229.5 -106 | U 229.5 -114 | |
| -14 -115 | +14 -105 | -800 | +550 | O 229 -110 | U 229 -110 |
Highlighted: the best price in each column as of 2:33 PM ET. Prices move; check the book before you bet.
Line movement from the open
| Line | Open | Now | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks spread | +10.5 | +14.5 | +4 |
| Total | 233.5 | 228.5 | -5 |
| Lakers moneyline | -650 | -790 | +2.1% win chance |
| Bucks moneyline | +473 | +554 | -2.2% win chance |
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Line movement chart
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