Lakers vs. Bucks Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 9

The Los Angeles Lakers (23-12) battle the Milwaukee Bucks (16-21) on January 9, 2026. The matchup airs on SportsNet LA, FDSWI, and NBA TV. The Lakers square off against the Bucks in a game that Los Angeles is currently a small favorite by 3 points. The matchup has an over/under of 228.5.

Here's everything you need to know to know about the Lakers-Bucks game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Lakers vs. Bucks Game Information, TV Channel & Odds

• When: Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
• TV: SportsNet LA, FDSWI, and NBA TV
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Lakers vs. Bucks Prediction

ATS Pick: Lakers (- 3)
O/U Pick: Over (228.5)
Score Prediction: Lakers 118 - Bucks 112

Lakers vs. Bucks Betting Insights

• The Lakers have played 23 games with over 228.5 points scored, their current matchup's point total, this year.
• This season, 19 of the Bucks' 37 games have had a combined total higher than 228.5 points scored.
• Between them, these two teams average 1.1 more points per game (229.6) than this game's over/under (228.5).
• Opponents of the two teams average a combined 3.7 more points per game, 232.2, than this matchup's over/under of 228.5 points.
• Los Angeles has been victorious in 15, or 78.9%, of the 19 contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season.
• Milwaukee has been victorious in six, or 30%, of the 20 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
• Los Angeles has a 1-0 record in the last one head-to-head meetings with Milwaukee.
• The Lakers have an advantage against the spread as well (1-0) when taking the court against the Bucks.

Lakers Recent Trends

• The Lakers are 3-6-1 against the spread and 5-5 overall over their last 10 contests.
• Los Angeles has averaged a total of 235.4 combined points over its last 10 games, 6.9 greater than this matchup's total of 228.5.
• The Lakers are 19-15-1 against the spread this season.
• Los Angeles has been favored by 3 points or more 17 times this season and are 10-6-1 ATS in those games.
• Lakers games this year have gone over the point total 21 times in 37 opportunities (56.8%).
• The Lakers score 116.3 points per game, just 0.7 more points than the 115.6 the Bucks allow.
• When Los Angeles puts up more than 115.6 points, it is 17-3-1 against the spread and 20-1 overall.
• The Lakers are shooting 49.8% from the field this season, 3.1 percentage points higher than the 46.7% the Bucks allow to opponents.
• The Lakers have done a better job covering the spread in away games (11-8-0) than they have at home (8-7-1).
• When playing at home, Los Angeles exceeds the over/under 81.2% of the time (13 of 16 games). It has hit the over in 42.1% of road games (eight of 19 contests).
• As a moneyline favorite, the Lakers have won a higher percentage of their games when playing at home (.800) compared to away games (.778).

Lakers Recent Stats

Lakers Leaders

• Luka Doncic puts up 33.7 points, 8 boards and 8.8 assists per contest, shooting 46.3% from the floor and 31.6% from beyond the arc with 3.3 made treys per contest (eighth in league).
• Deandre Ayton posts 14.2 points, 8.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 1 block.
• Jake Laravia posts 9.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. At the other end, he averages 1.3 steals and 0.4 blocks.
• LeBron James posts 21.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game, shooting 51.2% from the field and 32.2% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game.
• Marcus Smart averages 9.5 points, 3.1 assists and 3 rebounds.

Lakers Player Props

Bucks Recent Trends

• The Bucks are 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall in their last 10 contests.
• Milwaukee's average total over the last 10 games is 0.8 points fewer than the 228.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
• The Bucks have 17 wins against the spread in 37 games this season.
• Milwaukee has been underdogs by 3 points or more 15 times this year and are 7-8 ATS in those contests.
• Bucks games this year have hit the over 15 times in 37 opportunities (40.5%).
• The Bucks put up an average of 113.3 points per game, only 3.3 fewer points than the 116.6 the Lakers give up.
• Milwaukee has put together a 7-4 ATS record and a 9-2 overall record in games it scores more than 116.6 points.
• The Bucks' 48.6% shooting percentage from the field this season is .
• This year, the Bucks are 8-10-0 at home against the spread (.444 winning percentage). Away, they are 9-10-0 ATS (.474).
• In terms of the over/under, Milwaukee's games have gone over more often at home (eight of 18, 44.4%) than on the road (seven of 19, 36.8%).
• As moneyline favorites, the Bucks have won a lower percentage of games at home (5-4) than away (5-3).

Bucks Recent Stats

Bucks Leaders

• Ryan Rollins is averaging 17.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists per contest. He's also sinking 48.2% of his shots from the floor and 42.1% from 3-point range, with 2.4 triples per game.
• The Bucks are getting 29.5 points, 10 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game from Giannis Antetokounmpo this year.
• Myles Turner gives the Bucks 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while delivering 0.7 steals and 1.6 blocked shots (sixth in NBA).
• Bobby Portis gives the Bucks 13 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game while delivering 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
• The Bucks are getting 12.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game from Kyle Kuzma this year.

Bucks Player Props

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