The Los Angeles Clippers are taking on the Milwaukee Bucks in this East vs West showdown! The Clippers are on a three-game winning streak, including a four-point win over the Utah Jazz in their last game, 120-116. Conversely, the Bucks are coming off a two-point win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their last game, 103-101. This should be an interesting game between two of the NBA’s best. Let’s dive into it and cook up a winning slip!
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Los Angeles Clippers | -2.5 (-108) | Over 228.5 (-112) | -135 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | +2.5 (-112) | Under 228 (-108) | +114 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Match Details
- Fixture: Los Angeles Clippers @ Milwaukee Bucks
- Date and Time: February 20th, 2025 @ 8 PM EST
Key Stats
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off a narrow win in overtime against the Utah Jazz, 120-116. James Harden turned back the clock and had a monstrous game. Harden finished with 32 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and 5 stocks. Norman Powell was his normal scoring self with 41 points on 50% shooting from the floor. Ben Simmons had a great game in his Clippers debut with 12 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 stocks. The Clippers have a record of 31-24, which has them currently sitting in 6th place in the Western Conference.
Defensively, this is one of the best teams in the NBA. They are ranked 3rd in points allowed per game, 7th in opponent field goal %, 6th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 25th in blocks per game, 3rd in steals per game, and 17th in rebounds per game. In terms of injuries, surprisingly there isn’t anyone on the injury report for the Clippers. With their history of injuries over the past five seasons, it’s great to see them healthy. Over their last ten games, LA has a record of 6-4, including a 4-6-0 record against the spread in that same stretch.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a big-time win on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 103-101. They were without their superstars Giannis Antentokumpo and Damian Lillard. Kyle Kuzma was great in the win with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Gary Trent Jr. pitched in 21 points on a very efficient 8/12 shooting, including 3/5 from three. The Bucks currently sit with a record of 29-24 on the season. With Milwaukee sitting in 5th place in the Eastern Conference, they need to string together some good basketball to potentially move up in the standings.
This is an average team defensively. They’re currently ranked 14th in points allowed per game, 4th in opponent field goal %, 8th in opponent field goal %, 18th in blocks per game, 29th in steals per game, and 20th in rebounds per game. In terms of injuries, Giannis, Lillard, and Andre Jackson Jr. are all listed as questionable for this game. Bobby Portis was just given a 25-game suspension earlier today as well. This is a thin team that could be in for a rude awakening if they all miss this game. Over their last ten games, the Bucks have a record of 4-6, including 3-7-0 against the spread in that stretch.
Prediction
The Los Angeles Clippers are going to win this game and cover the 2.5-point spread in this game against the Milwaukee Bucks. With Giannis and Lillard being listed as questionable in this game, if one or either misses this game, that’ll be a tough hill to climb. The Bobby Portis suspension is huge for the Bucks’ bench. He is a high-energy, walking double-double player in this league whose absence will be seen. This Clippers team will continue being one of the best defenses in the league in this game. I expect Harden, Powell, and Kawhi Leonard to dominate this game as they cruise to a win tonight.
Final Pick
Los Angeles Clippers -2.5 (-108)
