Los Angeles Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks 2/2/23 – The 2022-23 NBA season begins on Thursday, February 2nd with a cross-conference matchup where the Los Angeles Clippers take on the Milwaukee Bucks. Milwaukee will face LA for the first time this term. The Milwaukee Bucks will be winning the game as predicted by the top NBA betting tips today.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks
Date & Time: Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 10:00 PM
Location: Fiserv Forum
Los Angeles Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Odds
Clippers
Moneyline: +140
Spread: +4 (-119)
Total: 233.5 over (-110)
Bucks
Moneyline: -196
Spread: -4 (-119)
Total: 233.5 under (-110)
Los Angeles Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks Analysis
Los Angeles Clippers ended their five-game winning streak by losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers last Sunday. The Clippers defeated the Chicago Bulls by 108 to 103 two days later as 3-point road favorites. LA shot only 39.8% from the field, and 27.3% from downtown (12 for 44), but the Clippers played well with the ball, while Chicago was forced to make 20 mistakes. The Clippers are fourth in the Western Conference. The Clippers score 113.2 points per 100 possessions, which is 24th in the NBA. They shoot 52.8% from inside the arc (tied-24th), and 37.7% from downtown (6th). The Clippers are tenth in league adjusted defensive efficiency (113.1 point per 100 possessions), and ninth in opposition field goal percentage (46.7%).
The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off Tuesday’s 124-112 home win over the Charlotte Hornets. The Bucks were able to hold their opponents to just 37.8% shooting from the field (11-for 39 from deep), while going 15 for 44 from downtown and 23 for 27 from the foul line. Milwaukee had just 18 assists, and 16 offensive rebounds. The No.2 seed in the Eastern Conference is the Boston Celtics, just a few games behind. Milwaukee has won five consecutive games and Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 37.4 and 13.8 rebounds during that stretch. The Bucks rank 21st among the league in adjusted offensive efficiency (113.3 per 100 possessions), and fourth in adjusted defense efficiency (111.0).
Los Angeles Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks Against the Spread
LA Clippers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Clippers’ last 5 games. The LA Clippers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games. The LA Clippers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against Milwaukee. The LA Clippers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
Milwaukee are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 8 games against LA Clippers. Milwaukee are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 8 games when playing at home against the LA Clippers. Milwaukee are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks Free Pick
Both Milwaukee and LA have been playing well in recent weeks, so expect a fierce battle on Thursday according to basketball betting trends. The defense is being well done by Milwaukee. The Bucks have enough tools to stop Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Jrue Holiday.
Free Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -4 (-119)
