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The Milwaukee Bucks (34-17) host the Los Angeles Clippers (29-25) at Fiserv Forum, tipping off at 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The Clippers are slight, 2-point underdogs in the game. The matchup’s over/under is set at 229.
How to bet Bucks vs. Clippers
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Clippers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 2 points, with sportsbooks listing the Bucks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Bucks have -135 odds to pick up the win, while the Clippers are listed at +114 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 229 points.
Bucks vs. Clippers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, February 2, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Arena: Fiserv Forum
Bucks vs. Clippers Betting Trends
The Bucks have played 51 games, with 27 wins against the spread. Milwaukee has won 30, or 76.9%, of the 39 contests in which it was the favorite this year. Bucks games this year have hit the over 46.3% of the time (25 out of 54 games with a set point total).
The Clippers have played 54 games, with 27 wins against the spread. Los Angeles has gone 7-15 in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 31.8% of those games). Clippers games this year have gone over the total in 23 of 54 opportunities (42.6%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Bucks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 40 | 31.8 | 12.2 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Jrue Holiday | 40 | 19.4 | 5.3 | 7.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 2.3 |
| Brook Lopez | 50 | 14.4 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Khris Middleton | 12 | 11.7 | 2.7 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
| Grayson Allen | 47 | 10.6 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
Clippers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul George | 37 | 23.3 | 6.1 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 2.9 |
| Kawhi Leonard | 28 | 21.8 | 6.1 | 4 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Norman Powell | 44 | 16.4 | 3 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2 |
| Marcus Morris | 46 | 12.9 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 2 |
| Reggie Jackson | 48 | 11.1 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Bucks vs. Clippers Injury Report
Clippers: Marcus Morris: Questionable (Ribs), John Wall: Out (Abdominal)
What you need to know about the Milwaukee Bucks
So far this season, Milwaukee is scoring 114.3 points per game (15th-ranked in NBA) and surrendering 111.9 points per contest (sixth-ranked). At home, the Bucks are averaging 9.1 more points per game (118.7) than they are away from home (109.6). The Bucks have seen an uptick in scoring lately, putting up 121.8 points per game in their last 10 contests, 7.5 points more than the 114.3 they’ve scored this season.
Milwaukee is top-five this year in three-point shooting, ranking fifth-best in the league with 14.3 three-pointers per game. Meanwhile, it ranks 16th with a 36% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. When it comes to shot breakdown, the Bucks have taken 55.9% two-pointers (accounting for 65.5% of the team’s buckets) and 44.1% from beyond the arc (34.5%).
What you need to know about the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles is the third-worst squad in the league in points scored (110.6 per game) but third-best in points conceded (110.5). The Clippers are putting up fewer points at home (107.6 per game) than on the road (113.3). The Clippers are putting up 117.5 points per game in their past 10 games, which is 6.9 more than their average for the season (110.6).
In 2022-23, Los Angeles is 11th in the league in 3-point makes (12.6 per game) and sixth in 3-point percentage (37.7%). The Clippers take 39.2% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 31.5% of their made shots are from there. Inside the 3-point line, they attempt 60.8% of their shots, with 68.5% of their makes coming from there.
Our pick to win this game is the Bucks, and we expect that Bucks will cover the spread (Bucks -2). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 229 points.
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