Los Angeles Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/20/25

At 8:00 ET, the Los Angeles Clippers (-109) will travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks (-109) in a non-conference matchup. The Clippers are currently favored by 1 point and have won three straight games. The over/under line for this game is set at 226.5 points.

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum and can be seen on FDSW.

LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS VS MILWAUKEE BUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Milwaukee Bucks +1

This game will be played at Fiserv Forum at 8:00 ET on Thursday, February 20th.

WHY BET THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 147-133 in favor of the Bucks.
• Our projections have Giannis Antetokounmpo finishing with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists.
• From the field, we have the Bucks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.8% and knocking down 17 threes.

Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Clippers?

The Clippers improved to 31-23 on the season with a 120-116 win over the Jazz on Thursday. Despite being -10 point favorites, L.A. didn’t cover the spread, winning by just four points. The game’s total score of 236 points went over the pre-game line of 229.5.

Utah jumped out to a 10-0 run early, but the Clippers chipped away at the lead, outscoring the Jazz 28-27 in the 2nd quarter. After a 35-32 3rd quarter in favor of Utah, the Clippers locked down defensively in the 4th, holding the Jazz to just 13 points while scoring 22 to complete the comeback.

Norman Powell’s 41-point performance, including 9 points in overtime, helped the Clippers secure a 120-116 win over the Jazz. Powell hit 5 threes at a 50% rate, while James Harden also connected on 5 threes, finishing with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists.

As a team, the Clippers made 14 threes, shooting 36.8% from deep and 41.5% overall. Ben Simmons contributed 12 points, shooting 80% from the field, with 6 points coming in the 4th quarter.

Despite giving up 116 points on 48% shooting from the field, the Clippers’ defense came up big in the 4th quarter, allowing just 13 points to secure the win. They gave up 33 points in the 1st and 35 in the 3rd, but a strong 2nd quarter, where they allowed 27 points, helped keep the game within reach.

The Clippers struggled to defend the three, allowing the Jazz to hit 18 threes at a 40% clip. They also sent Utah to the line 26 times, where the Jazz converted 22 free throws. Los Angeles finished with 30 defensive rebounds, gave up 9 offensive boards, and added 16 steals and 5 blocks.

Will Milwaukee Win at Home?

Milwaukee improved to 29-24 on the season with a 103-101 win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday. The Bucks were +9 point underdogs going into the game but not only won, they also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 204, falling short of the 218.5 over/under line.

Milwaukee jumped out to a 36-24 lead after the 1st quarter, but Minnesota responded with a 13-0 run, closing the gap to 44-43. The 2nd quarter saw the Timberwolves outscore the Bucks 26-15. The teams were tied 19-19 in the 3rd quarter, and Milwaukee edged out Minnesota 33-32 in the 4th to secure the win.

In their win over the Timberwolves, the Bucks shot 44.3% from the field and connected on 12 threes at a 40% rate. Gary Trent Jr. led the way with 21 points, hitting 3 threes at 60%, while Kyle Kuzma added 19 points and 13 rebounds.

Trent was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 11 points. Kevin Porter also added 7 of his 11 points in the final period, and Taurean Prince contributed 8 of his 11 points in the 3rd quarter.

The Bucks’ defense was solid on Wednesday, holding the Timberwolves to 101 points on 37% shooting. They gave up 24 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 2nd, but their best defensive effort came in the 3rd, where they allowed just 19 points. Despite a 32-point 4th quarter from Minnesota, Milwaukee managed to secure the win.

Milwaukee’s perimeter defense was particularly strong, as they held the Timberwolves to 22% shooting from beyond the arc, with just 10 made threes. The Bucks also sent Minnesota to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 13. Defensively, the Bucks recorded 7 steals and 1 block.