The Los Angeles Lakers (23-12) are favored by 3.5 points against the Milwaukee Bucks (16-21) on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on SportsNet LA, FDSWI, and NBA TV.
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Lakers vs. Bucks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final score of Lakers 119, Bucks 112.
- Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-156)
- Total Pick: Over 228.5 (computer predicts 230.9 points)
- Pick ATS: Lakers (-3.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Bucks Matchups
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2025 | Bucks | -1.5 | 229.5 | -119 | -100 | 119-95 LAL |
| 3/20/2025 | Bucks | -7.5 | 216.5 | -325 | +259 | 118-89 MIL |
| 3/13/2025 | Bucks | -6 | 225.5 | -240 | +197 | 126-106 MIL |
Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Los Angeles has a 19-16-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Lakers have a 10-7 record against the spread this season when favored by 3.5 points or more.
- The teams have hit the over in 21 of Los Angeles' 37 games with a set total.
- The Lakers have entered the game as favorites 19 times this season and won 15, or 78.9%, of those games.
- Los Angeles has a record of 13-3, a 81.2% win rate, when it's favored by -156 or more by oddsmakers this season.
Bucks 2025-26 Betting Trends
- Milwaukee has gone 17-20-0 ATS this year.
- In games this season in which they were an underdog by 3.5 points or more, the Bucks have a 7-7 record against the spread.
- Of Milwaukee's 37 games with a set total, 15 have hit the over (40.5%).
- The Bucks have been the moneyline underdog 20 total times this season. They've finished 6-14 in those games.
- In games it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +131 or longer, Milwaukee has gone 3-11 (21.4%).
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Lakers vs. Bucks Injury Report
Lakers
Lakers:
Adou Thiero: Out (Knee),
Austin Reaves: Out (Calf),
LeBron James: Probable (Foot),
Rui Hachimura: Out (Calf)
Bucks
Bucks:
Taurean Prince: Out (Neck)
Lakers vs. Bucks Game Time and TV Channel
- Game day: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: SportsNet LA, FDSWI, and NBA TV
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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