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For the best NBA Player Props, WSN has you covered with betting picks and tips every day throughout the 2023-24 NBA season! The night's marquee matchup is between two of the league's most prominent teams, with the Milwaukee Bucks taking on the Los Angeles Lakers!
Coming off their first loss post-All-Star Break, the Milwaukee Bucks (41-22) enter the second game of their four-match Western Conference road trip. The Los Angeles Lakers (34-30) are also coming off a loss, having now split the first four games of their six-game home stand.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo has been locked in this season, helping his Milwaukee Bucks challenge for the top of the Eastern Conference. He faces a Lakers team that he’s been historically strong against as the Bucks try to bounce back from an embarrassing loss.
Through 60 appearances this season, Antetokounmpo has averaged 30.7 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists on 61.8% from the field. In his last game, a 35-point loss to the Warriors, Antetokounmpo put up 23 points, seven rebounds, and six assists on 53.3% from the field.
When Antetokounmpo takes on the Lakers on Friday night, he’s a -115 to score over 30.5 points. He’s scored over 30.5 points in one of his last five games and in 32 of his 60 games this season. In an attempt to bounce back from an embarrassing loss, expect a big night from Antetokounmpo against a Lakers team whose interior defense has been inconsistent.
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Damian Lillard continues to lead his Milwaukee Bucks after their last game loss. When he faces the Los Angeles Lakers, Lillard will be expected to lead the Bucks' offense against a hungry Western Conference foe.
In 58 games this season, Lillard has posted 24.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.0 threes per game on 42.3% from the field and 35.0% from three-point range. In his last match, Lillard contributed 20 points, six assists, and five threes on 43.8% shooting.
When Lillard takes on the Lakers, he’s a +105 to dish out over 6.5 assists. He’s hit over 6.5 assists in two of his last five games and in 30 total appearances. Coming off a blowout loss, expect Lillard’s playmaking to be engaged in a marquee matchup.
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Brook Lopez isn’t the star of the Milwaukee Bucks, but he’s a pivotal contributor to the team’s success. A presence in the paint and from three-point range, Lopez’s rebounding hasn’t been a focus of his game despite his size.
Through 60 appearances, Lopez has averaged 12.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.8 threes per game on 47.6% shooting and 34.6% from three. In his previous match, Lopez contributed nine points, four rebounds, and one three on 36.4% shooting from the field.
Lopez is a +100 to collect under 4.5 rebounds when he faces the Lakers on Friday. He’s collected under 4.5 boards in four of his last five games and in 24 of his 60 games. Coming up against a bruising and pacey Lakers team, Lopez doesn’t project to fare well in this matchup.
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In NBA betting, a Player Prop directs attention to players' individual performance rather than the overall game result. This entails placing bets on specific player actions, such as points scored or rebounds, with bookmakers establishing benchmarks.
For example, consider a bet during the Milwaukee Bucks versus Los Angeles Lakers game. When LeBron James takes the court, a prop bet will speculate on whether they’ll hit over or under 25.5 points during the game. These types of wagers add a new level of excitement to the game, allowing bettors to focus on particular players’ performance within the broader context of the game.
Teams: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Location: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Date: 10:00 PM EST, Friday, March 8, 2024
TV: ESPN, Spectrum SportsNet, WMLW The M
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