Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers, Picks and Prediction, Friday, January 9, 2026
Milwaukee (16-21) will be trying to move up the Central Division standings when they visit Crypto.com Arena on Friday night to face Los Angeles (23-12) at 10:30 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Bucks vs. Lakers prediction. Get our top NBA predictions and increase your bankroll!
The Bucks are coming off a 120-113 loss to Golden State as 6.5-point underdogs. The Lakers are coming off a 107-91 loss to San Antonio as 8.5-point underdogs.
Milwaukee is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Los Angeles.
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Bucks Trying To Bounce Back From Loss
The Bucks had their two-game winning streak snapped by the Warriors in their last game, giving them their second loss in their last six games. They will try to bounce back from the loss and pick up their fifth win in their last seven games when they play on Friday.
Milwaukee averages 113.3 points per game, which is 25th in the league. They’ve made 49 percent of their field goals and 40 percent of their three-pointers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks with 29.5 points and 10 rebounds per game. Kevin Porter Jr. averages 18.4 points and 7.8 assists per game, while Ryan Rollins averages 17.2 points and 5.7 assists per game.
Milwaukee is giving up 115.6 points per game, which is 14th in the league. Opponents have made 47 percent of their field goals and 36 percent of their three-pointers.
Injuries: Taurean Prince (Neck) is questionable for this game.
Lakers Going For Fourth Win In Five Games
The Lakers rebounded from a 1-4 stretch with three wins in their last four games. They have a two-game lead over Phoenix in the Pacific Division standings, and will try to increase the lead with a win on Friday.
Los Angeles averages 116.3 points per game, which is 17th in the league. They’ve made 50 percent of their field goals and 34 percent of their three-pointers.
Luka Doncic leads the Lakers with 33.7 points, eight rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game. Auston Reaves averages 26.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game, while LeBron James averages 21.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game.
Los Angeles is giving up 116.6 points per game, which is 16th in the league. Opponents have made 49 percent of their field goals and 37 percent of their three-pointers against them.
Injuries: LeBron James (Foot), Rui Hachimura (Groin), Austin Reaves (Calf), and Adou Thiero (MCL) are questionable for this game.
Bucks vs. Lakers Picks
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Insiders Room | +1,793.00 |
| 2 |  Tony Karpinski | +1,731.00 |
| 3 |  Jesse Schule | +1,599.00 |
| 4 |  Rob Vinciletti | +1,284.00 |
| 5 |  David Delano | +1,232.00 |
Point Spread Pick for Bucks vs. Lakers
- Milwaukee Bucks to cover. (4 Units)
Both teams are playing well with each winning four of their last six games, but the Bucks have the edge in this game because they’re playing better offensively, scoring more than 116 points per game in their last three games, while making over 50 percent of their shots, compared to the Lakers, who scored less than 110 points per game during that span, while making 45 percent of their shots.
The Bucks have also done a better job at the charity stripe, making over 80 percent of their free throws during that stretch, while the Lakers made less than 75 percent of theirs. They rebound the ball well and grab more than eight offensive rebounds per game, which will give them more scoring chances. They also cut down their turnovers, and won’t give up many easy-scoring chances. The Lakers aren't very good defensively, and they’re giving up more than 119 points per game at home, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Bucks. Take Milwaukee to cover the spread.
Over/Undr Pick for Bucks vs. Lakers
- Over (4 Units)
The Bucks average 113.3 points per game. They play at the 25th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 102.3 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 119.4 points per game at home. The Lakers average 116.3 points per game. They play at the 24th-fastest pace in the league, averaging 102.3 possessions per game, and they’re facing a team that is giving up 114.7 points per game on the road. Expect these teams to score enough points to push the score over the total. The Bucks and Lakers played over the total in three of their last five meetings.
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