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The LA Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks matchup is one of the five NBA preseason games scheduled for Thursday. This will be LA’s third preseason game and Milwaukee’s second. Both teams are yet to register a win.
After Thursday’s game, the Lakers will play three more preseason matchups, while the Bucks will play two more. Both teams are in for key seasons as they lost in the first round of last season’s playoffs.
LA Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks game details and odds
The LA Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks game is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT on Thursday, Oct. 10, at Fiserv Forum. The game will be broadcast on NBA TV, Bally Sports WI and Spectrum SportsNet. Fans will also be able to stream the game live on NBA League Pass.
Moneyline: Lakers (+110) vs. Bucks (-130)
Spread: Lakers (+2) vs. Bucks (-2)
Total (O/U): Lakers -110 (o221) vs. Bucks -110 (u221)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
LA Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks preview
The Lakers are coming off back-to-back losses to start their preseason. They initially lost 124-107 to the Minnesota Timberwolves before going down 118-114 against the Phoenix Suns. LA, like always, is under a lot of scrutiny after hiring JJ Redick as the coach in the offseason. The last game also saw LeBron James and Bronny James take the NBA court together for the first time.
Meanwhile, the Bucks were blown out 120-87 by the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. While Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t play, Damian Lillard had a decent outing with 15 points in 17 minutes. Milwaukee needs to sort out its team combinations in the remaining preseason games if it is to improve on its last season.
The Bucks were considered to be one of the title favorites after trading for Lillard, however, an injury to Antetokounmpo meant they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.
LA Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks predicted starting lineups
The Lakers will be without Jarred Vanderbilt (foot), Christian Koloko (illness), Jordan Goodwin (hamstring) and Christian Wood (left knee). LA coach Redick should start:
PG: D’Angelo Russell SG: Austin Reaves SF: LeBron James PF: Rui Hachimura C: Anthony Davis
The Bucks will be without Gary Trent Jr. (elbow) and Khris Middleton (ankle). Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers should start:
PG: Damian Lillard SG: Pat Connaughton SF: Taurean Prince PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo C: Brook Lopez
Editor's note: These are the predicted lineups and could change based on the availability of players.
LA Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks prediction
With Antetokounmpo likely to make his preseason debut on Thursday, the oddsmakers favor the Bucks to win at home. However, we expect the Lakers to take the win. This should be a close game with the team total staying under 221 points.
