Bucks vs. Lakers Odds & Betting Predictions - March 21, 2025

He’s going to get a ton of minutes with the Lakers down all their core players but still have him projected closer to 4.5 rebounds.

Milwaukee dominated the first matchup, winning by 20 at home. Lakers still missing LeBron and Hachimura, while Milwaukee’s defense held LA to 43.7% shooting last game. Bucks rebound well—45.3 RPG (7th), Lakers struggle at 43.1 RPG (23rd). Giannis, Lillard should exploit Lakers’ weak interior defense, allowing 46.2% FG at home. Lakers’ home streak (9 straight wins) is impressive, but competition was weaker—wins over SA, PHX, and short-handed DEN. Bucks' FG% (48.0%) is better than Lakers' defense (45.9%), and they take more threes (38.3% 3PT, 6th in NBA). Bucks’ depth key—Kuzma averaging 13.7 PPG since joining, giving Milwaukee an extra scoring punch. Lakers forced just 7.6 steals per game (27th), meaning Milwaukee can control pace. In their last 10, LA allowing 114.0 PPG, while Bucks holding teams to 112.5. With Giannis and Lillard pushing tempo, Milwaukee should take care of business.