Milwaukee Bucks vs LA Clippers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 04/03/2024, 05:15  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 04/03/2024 at 05:39 in NBA Predictions

The Los Angeles Clippers will pay a visit to the Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA on Monday night. The hosts are 40-21 and second in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 39-20 and fourth in the Western Conference. 

The Los Angeles Clippers have been performing relatively well, having won three of their last six games overall. They are gunning for a third consecutive victory after narrowly defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in a hard-fought 89-88 road win last night. Kawhi Leonard was the standout performer for the Clippers, leading the team with an impressive 32 points, while Norman Powell contributed significantly with 24 points off the bench. The Clippers currently rank tenth in the NBA in scoring, averaging 117.4 points per game, while the Milwaukee Bucks have the 18th-ranked defense, allowing an average of 117.1 points. Defensively, the Clippers have been solid, allowing an average of 112.5 points per game this season, which ranks them ninth in the league. It is worth noting that they have given up an average of only 106.3 points in their last three games. Unfortunately, the Clippers faced another injury setback on Friday night, with Russell Westbrook suffering a fractured hand

The Milwaukee Bucks have been on a hot streak, winning seven of their last nine games overall. They are now in search of a sixth consecutive victory after a convincing 113-97 road win against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Giannis Antetokounmpo was the standout performer for the Bucks, leading the team with an impressive 46 points, 16 rebounds, and six assists, while Damian Lillard contributed 16 points and seven assists. The Bucks currently rank second in the NBA in scoring, averaging 121.5 points per game, while the Los Angeles Clippers rank ninth in points allowed per game, conceding 112.5. However, the Bucks' defense has been less impressive, allowing an average of 117.1 points per game, which ranks them 18th in the league. Notably, they tend to allow 1.7 more points on the road than at home. Khris Middleton is the only player listed as doubtful for this match.