The Los Angeles Clippers (37-33) will travel to BMO Harris Bradley Center to go head-to-head against the Milwaukee Bucks (37-33). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, and can be seen on Fox Sports Net Wisconsin.
Los Angeles Clippers at Milwaukee Bucks Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Bucks fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 124-117, while the Clippers were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 123-109.
Los Angeles held Minnesota to an offensive rebounding percentage of 18.9 (below their season average of 24.8) while Milwaukee had a better effective field goal percentage (0.557 vs. 0.580). Milwaukee was led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who put up 37 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. DeAndre Jordan, meanwhile was a key piece for Los Angeles with 18 points and 12 rebounds.
The aggressive Milwaukee offense could be getting to the free throw line a lot in this meeting. The Bucks currently rank third in the NBA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.227, while Los Angeles ranks 23rd in FTA rate allowed (0.209).
Of the Clippers’ 69 games with betting action, 37 have finished over the O/U total. Los Angeles comes into the contest with records of 37-33 straight up (SU) and 37-31-1 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when predicting totals of Bucks games, with 36 overs compared to 32 unders. Moreover, Milwaukee owns records of 37-33 SU and 28-37-5 ATS.
The Bucks dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent contest, Milwaukee won 97-96. Milwaukee had a better turnover percentage (11.2 vs. 14.6). Los Angeles, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (15.8 vs. 10.0). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Bucks, ATS Winner – Bucks, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Clippers rank 19th in three pointers attempted per game (27.9) while the Bucks rank 25th (24.6).
- Milwaukee ranks second in fast break points allowed per game (9.6) while Los Angeles ranks last (15.0).
- The Bucks rank fifth in blocks allowed per game (4.3) while the Clippers rank 25th (5.4).
- Los Angeles averages 51.3 points in the paint per game, which ranks third in the league. Milwaukee ranks 21st in points allowed in the paint per game (46.3).
- Milwaukee ranks fifth in points off turnovers per game (17.8) while Los Angeles ranks 19th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.1).
- The Clippers rank seventh in second chance points per game (13.4) while the Bucks rank last (10.3).
- The Clippers rank 13th in rebounds per game (43.9) while the Bucks rank 28th (39.5).
- Milwaukee ranks 17th in assists per game (22.7) while Los Angeles ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (24.2).
- Milwaukee averages 8.6 steals per game, which ranks fourth in the league. Los Angeles ranks 25th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
- Los Angeles is 11-2 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Milwaukee is 16-5.
- The Clippers are 35-22 when they score over 100 points, while the Bucks are 31-17.
- Los Angeles is 21-12-1 ATS on the road, while Milwaukee is 11-22-3 ATS at home.
- Of the Clippers’ 34 road games, they have 17 overs and 17 unders.
- The Bucks have 18 overs, 17 unders and 1 push in 36 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Los Angeles and Milwaukee are both 1-4 ATS.
- The Clippers have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Bucks have 5 overs
- The Clippers have been outscored by an average of 6.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Los Angeles has defeated opponents by an average of 0.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Bucks have scored an average of 119.4 points per game (13.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 116.4 points per game (10.4 above their season average).
