Bucks vs Clippers prediction, odds, pick, spread

Probably the hottest team in the league, Milwaukee Bucks (25-17), look to continue their recent good fortune on the road vs Los Angeles Clippers (25-19) on Saturday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with Bucks-Clippers prediction and pick.

The Bucks have won five straight and eight of their last nine. From the beginning of the year slowly, Milwaukee hit in December 2024 and became one of the best teams in the NBA. They are coming off a drama-filled 125-96 home win over the Jimmy Butler-less Miami Heat on Thursday night.

The Clippers are just 1-2 in their last three games, but 5-2 in their last seven. While dealing with the aftermath of the Los Angeles fire, the Clippers were noticeably better with Kawhi Leonard in the lineup. They are coming off a 110-93 win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday.

Here’s the Bucks-Clippers NBA oddscourtesy of FanDuel.

NBA odds: Bucks-Clippers odds

Milwaukee Bucks: +2.5 (-112)

Moneiline: +122

Los Angeles Clippers: -2.5 (-108)

Moneilines: -144

Over: 223.5 (-108)

Under: 223.5 (-112)

How to watch Bucks vs. Clippers

Time: 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT

TV: ClipperVision, Fanduel Sports Network SoCal, Fanduel Sports Network Wisconsin

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Why Dollars Could Cover the Spread/Win

Few teams have looked better than the Bucks through the first 11 games of January. Since the New Year, they have the fifth-best offensive rating and the third-best defensive rating. The internal switch has clearly changed, turning Milwaukee into the elite team everyone expected.

The Bucks pride themselves on their disciplined approach, which has helped them turn their season around. They average the ninth fewest turnovers per game and own the fourth best effective field goal percentage. Los Angeles is averaging sixth in turnovers and second in points against turnovers. If Milwaukee can avoid a game full of turnovers, the Clippers are much easier to manage in the half court.

Even with Leonard back, the Clippers are still running at a top-10 pace. The Bucks have won their last three games against top-10 teams by an average of 24 points.

For what it’s worth, Antetokounmpo and Harden still seem to have a genuine animosity between them. They are tied 11-11 against each other all-time, but Antetokounmpo has won six of the last seven head-to-head meetings.

Why the Clippers could cover the spread/win

The Bucks are playing their fourth game in the last week and currently face the worst travel schedule in the league. They hosted the Heat just hours after stepping off the plane from New Orleans and now travel across two time zones to face the Clippers.

Milwaukee is coming into the matchup high, having won each of its last five games by double digits. However, the Clippers have been equally impressive over the past two weeks, but in a different way. Los Angeles welcomed Leonard back on Jan. 4 and is 5-1 with him in the lineup.

Of all the teams Milwaukee has faced lately, none have been as disciplined on defense as the Clippers. Los Angeles’ 107.1 defensive rating is second in the league. In their last seven games, the Clippers have allowed just 97 points per game.

Final Bucks-Clippers Prediction & Pick

Both teams faced backlogs in January, but the Bucks’ recent schedule has been brutal. They pushed through their publicized travel woes to beat the Heat at home on Thursday, but that win was more impressive than it really was. Playing at home made this a lot easier to solve, and Miami is more likely to have a reality show in 2025 than in the playoffs.

However, travel issues could finally catch up with them on Saturday. After being locked in a hotel room in New Orleans for three days, the Bucks flew to Milwaukee on Thursday to get back on a plane less than 48 hours later and fly across the country.

The Heat’s undisciplined zone defense was tailor-made for the Bucks to pick them apart, but the Clippers are a different story. During their recent hot streak, the Bucks averaged the most mid-range points in the league. That directly affects the strength of the Clippers, as they allow the third fewest mid-range points in the league. Anchored by the 240-pound Ivica Zubac, Los Angeles also allows the sixth fewest points in the paint.

Five of the Bucks’ last eight wins have come against losing teams. Two more were against the Orlando Magic, who were without Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.

Final Bucks-Clippers Prediction & Pick: Clippers -2.5 (-108)