LA Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 10/03/2024, 04:15  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 10/03/2024 at 07:00 in NBA Prediction

The Los Angeles Clippers will play host to the Milwaukee Bucks at the crypto.com Arena in the NBA on Sunday night. The hosts are 41-21 and fourth in the Western Conference, while the visitors are 41-23 and third in the Eastern Conference. 

The Milwaukee Bucks appear to have lost momentum following their six-game win streak, now aiming to avoid a third consecutive defeat after a narrow 123-122 loss to the Lakers on Friday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with a triple-double, tallying 34 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Damian Lillard contributed 28 points and 12 assists. Offensively, the Bucks rank second in the NBA, averaging 120.9 points per game, which is 8.5 points more than the Clippers typically allow. However, defensively, they concede an average of 117.1 points per outing. Notably, their defensive performance varies between home and away games, allowing 3.6 more points on the road than at home. Additionally, Khris Middleton is sidelined, and Giannis Antetokounmpo's availability remains uncertain

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Clippers have been in impressive form, securing victories in four of their last five games overall. They will aim to extend their winning streak here to three consecutive wins following a 112-102 triumph over the Bulls on Saturday. Paul George led the team with 22 points and nine assists, while Kawhi Leonard contributed 19 points along with nine rebounds and four assists. The Clippers currently rank 11th in the league in terms of points allowed per game, conceding 117.2 points on average, which is just 0.1 points more than what the Bucks allow. Defensively, the Clippers are among the top ten teams in the league, allowing 112.4 points per game. However, Russell Westbrook remains sidelined indefinitely, and there are doubts surrounding the availability of Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and James Harden for the upcoming game.