The Milwaukee Bucks (16-21) are just 2.5-point underdogs against the Los Angeles Lakers (23-12) at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, January 9, 2026. The game begins at 10:30 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA, FDSWI, and NBA TV.

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Lakers vs. Bucks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final score of Lakers 118, Bucks 112.

Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-143)
Total Pick: Under 231.5 (computer predicts 230.9 points)
Pick ATS: Lakers (-2.5)
Recent Lakers vs. Bucks Matchups

Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends

Los Angeles has a 19-16-0 record against the spread this season.
In games they have played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, the Lakers are 11-7 against the spread.
Los Angeles’ games have gone over the point total in 21 out of 37 opportunities (56.8%).
The Lakers have won 15, or 78.9%, of the 19 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
This season, Los Angeles has won 14 of its 17 games, or 82.4%, when favored by at least -143 on the moneyline.
Bucks 2025-26 Betting Trends

Milwaukee is 17-20-0 against the spread this season.
The Bucks have a 9-8 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
The teams have combined to hit the over in 15 of Milwaukee’s 37 games with a set total.
The Bucks have won 30% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (6-14).
Milwaukee has gone 3-11 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +121 or longer (21.4%).

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Lakers vs. Bucks Injury Report

Lakers

Lakers:

LeBron James: Day-To-Day (Foot),

Austin Reaves: Out (Calf),

Adou Thiero: Out (Knee),

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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