Milwaukee Bucks vs LA Clippers Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 25, 2025

The Milwaukee Bucks (25-17) start a four-game road trip with a matchup against the LA Clippers (25-19) on Saturday. Riding a four-game winning run, the Bucks aim to open this tough road stretch with a victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton are ready to lead the surging Bucks.

Meanwhile, the Clippers have struggled at Intuit Dome, toting a 2-2 card in their recent home slate. A win would give them a boost before spending the next week outside of Los Angeles. James Harden, Ivica Zubac and Norman Powell are available to play, while Kawhi Leonard has the green light to join his teammates.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs LA Clippers Preview, Prediction, Starting Lineups and Betting Tips

Intuit Dome will host the Bucks-Clippers game. Basketball fans can catch the action on TNT or stream the game via the NBA League Pass.

Moneyline: Bucks (+120) vs. Clippers (-140)

Odds: Bucks (+2.5) vs. Clippers (-2.5)

Total (O/U): Bucks (o224.5 -110) vs. Clippers (u224.5 -110)

Editor’s Note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs LA Clippers preview

The Milwaukee Bucks have hung their hats on defense since December. This month, they are fourth in the NBA in defensive rating, a big reason they are 8-2 in their last 10 games. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard are constant threats who have carried the Bucks this season. Still, it will be their defense that will again make them tough to beat.

As good as the Bucks have been defensively, the LA Clippers have been much better. Ty Lue’s team tops the NBA in defensive rating in January. Injuries to Harden and Ivica Zubac have caused them to struggle. Kawhi Leonard’s load management is also a reason for their up-and-down showing.

The three are available when the Clippers host the Bucks. If they can sustain their defensive identity, they can end their visitors’ surge and four-game winning run.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs LA Clippers predicted starting lineups

Bucks

PG: Damian Lillard | SG: Andre Jackson Jr. | SF: Taurean Prince | PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo | C: Brook Lopez

Clippers

PG: James Harden | SG: Norman Powell | SF: Kawhi Leonard | PF: Derrick Jones Jr. | C: Ivica Zubac

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Milwaukee Bucks vs LA Clippers betting tips

The Clippers continue to limit Kawhi Leonard to under 24 minutes per game since returning from injury rehab. He has hit over 15 points just twice in six games. The two-time NBA Finals MVP could find it tough to hit the over in his 15.5 (O/U) points prop in limited minutes.

Damian Lillard has been sizzling hot in January, averaging 25.0 points per game. Dame Time has been even better in his last five games, where he’s putting up 26.8 PPG on 50.0% shooting, including 48.8% from deep. Lillard likely tops his 23.5 (O/U) points prop.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs LA Clippers prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks are on a roll, but the LA Clippers are healthy now. LA is 5-1 when James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac and James Harden are available. The Clips could end their visitors’ streak of four straight wins.