The Los Angeles Clippers (41-21) are set to host the Milwaukee Bucks (41-23) in a star-studded showdown on Sunday afternoon. This is the second and final matchup of the regular season between these two teams. The Bucks have won three straight over the Clippers, which includes a 113-106 victory over Los Angeles on March 4. Russell Westbrook (hand) is out for the Clippers, while Khris Middleton (ankle) is out for Milwaukee.
Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Bucks are 5-point favorites in the latest Bucks vs. Clippers odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 222.5. Before making any Clippers vs. Bucks picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions and betting advice from the proven computer model at SportsLine.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past five-plus seasons. The model enters Week 20 of the 2023-24 NBA season on a sizzling 64-40 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning more than $2,200. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Bucks vs. Clippers. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Clippers vs. Bucks:
- Bucks vs. Clippers spread: Milwaukee -5
- Bucks vs. Clippers over/under: 222.5 points
- Bucks vs. Clippers money line: Milwaukee -199, Los Angeles +165
- MIL: The Bucks are 6-2 ATS in their last eight games
- LAC: The Clippers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games
- Bucks vs. Clippers picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Bucks can cover
Forward Bobby Portis is an energetic playmaker off the bench for this team. Portis can knock down perimeter jumpers but also has a soft touch around the rim. The 29-year-old logs 13.3 points and 7.1 rebounds while shooting 50% from the field. In his last outing, Portis finished with 14 points and eight boards.
Center Brook Lopez has been another valuable presence in the frontcourt. Lopez defends the rim extremely well and does a good job spacing the floor. The Stanford product averages 12.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per contest. In last week's win over the Clippers, Lopez recorded six points, six rebounds, three assists and two blocks. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Clippers can cover
Forward Paul George is a consistent contributor in the frontcourt. George has a sweet jumper to space the floor and has the bounce to soar above the rim. The 33-year-old is also a pesky defender. He logs 22.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per contest. In his last matchup, George totaled 21 points and seven boards.
Guard James Harden owns outstanding court vision and ball handles to be an effective offensive option. The Arizona State product averages 17.7 points and 8.3 assists per game while shooting 40% from beyond the arc. On March 4 against the Bucks, Harden had 29 points, four rebounds, and eight assists. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Clippers vs. Bucks picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 231 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits almost 70% of the time. You can only see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Bucks vs. Clippers, and which side of the spread hits nearly 70% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 64-40 roll on top-rated NBA picks this season, and find out.
