Bucks vs Lakers: Who’s got the edge?

Alright, fellas, we got a heavyweight NBA showdown coming up—Bucks vs. Lakers on March 13 and the rematch on March 20. These ain't just any regular-season games; both teams are grinding for playoff positioning, and you can bet the intensity will be cranked up.

Now, I gotta tell you, I’ve been a Lakers fan since the Shaq & Kobe days, but I respect the hell outta Giannis and what he's built in Milwaukee. My oldest kid (10 years old) has been all over me about how Giannis is the best player in the league—I tell him to slow down, but man, the numbers don’t lie.

Lakers vs Milwaukee Bucks match player stats​

LeBron is still doing LeBron things—24.7 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 8.7 APG—but at 40-23, the Lakers gotta keep their foot on the gas to hold onto that third seed in the West. Meanwhile, Giannis is putting up MVP-caliber numbers (31.0 PPG, 12.1 RPG, 5.9 APG), and the Bucks are sitting fourth in the East at 36-27. Not a cakewalk for either team.

The last time these two squads met in March 2024, the Lakers barely got out alive with a 128-124 double OT win. AD went full beast mode with 34 points and 23 boards—we might need that level of dominance again.

Where to watch Lakers vs Milwaukee bucks​

• March 13 @ Milwaukee (4:30 PM PDT) – ESPN
• March 20 @ Los Angeles (7:30 PM PDT) – Spectrum SportsNet

If you’re looking for the best betting odds, I checked Bovada and BetUS. Right now, the spread is hovering around Lakers -1.5 for the March 20 rematch, while the Bucks are slight home favorites in the first game. If you’re thinking moneyline bets, the value could be with Milwaukee on March 13 and LA in the rematch.

Prediction & best bets​

I say Bucks take the first game in Milwaukee, but the Lakers bounce back in LA. The over/under should be interesting—last time these two went over 250 points combined, so if the total is under 240, I’m hammering the over.

Best Bets:

• Game 1 (March 13): Bucks ML (home court edge)
• Game 2 (March 20): Lakers ML (LeBron ain’t losing twice)
• Total points Over 238.5 (if available)

Anyone else got thoughts on this? Let’s hear those picks.