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.<\/p>\n
Watch the NBA, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link<\/a> to sign up.<\/p>\n Lakers vs. Bucks Predictions for Friday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final score of Lakers 118, Bucks 112.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Lakers (-143) Lakers 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n Los Angeles has a 19-16-0 record against the spread this season. Milwaukee is 17-20-0 against the spread this season. Looking for NBA tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Lakers vs. Bucks Injury Report<\/p>\n Lakers<\/p>\n Lakers: <\/p>\n LeBron James: Day-To-Day (Foot), <\/p>\n Austin Reaves: Out (Calf), <\/p>\n Adou Thiero: Out (Knee), <\/p>\n Rui Hachimura: Out (Calf)<\/p>\n Bucks<\/p>\n Bucks: <\/p>\n Taurean Prince: Out (Neck)<\/p>\n Lakers vs. Bucks Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n Game day: Friday, January 9, 2026
\nTotal Pick: Under 231.5 (computer predicts 230.9 points)
\nPick ATS: Lakers (-2.5)
\nRecent Lakers vs. Bucks Matchups<\/p>\n
\nIn games they have played as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, the Lakers are 11-7 against the spread.
\nLos Angeles’ games have gone over the point total in 21 out of 37 opportunities (56.8%).
\nThe Lakers have won 15, or 78.9%, of the 19 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
\nThis season, Los Angeles has won 14 of its 17 games, or 82.4%, when favored by at least -143 on the moneyline.
\nBucks 2025-26 Betting Trends<\/p>\n
\nThe Bucks have a 9-8 record against the spread in games they were an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
\nThe teams have combined to hit the over in 15 of Milwaukee’s 37 games with a set total.
\nThe Bucks have won 30% of the games this season they were the underdog on the moneyline (6-14).
\nMilwaukee has gone 3-11 when it has played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +121 or longer (21.4%).<\/p>\n
\nGame time: 10:30 p.m. ET
\nTV channel: SportsNet LA, FDSWI, and NBA TV
\nLocation: Los Angeles, California
\nArena: Crypto.com Arena
\nLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo<\/a> (Regional restrictions may apply)<\/p>\n