Lakers vs. Bucks Prediction: Milwaukee to Win, Giannis Antetokounmpo Projected for Big Game in Thursday's NBA Matchup [3/13/2025]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers will meet in NBA action at Fiserv Forum on Thursday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Bucks as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's LA Lakers-Milwaukee game 10,000 times," said Damien Souness from Dimers.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Bucks with a win probability of 68% and the Lakers with 32%."

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Bucks lineup will feature players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Kyle Kuzma, while the Lakers will be led by Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Dalton Knecht.

Doncic, the Lakers' latest star recruit, is expected to deliver a standout performance with a projected 31 points and 3 threes.

For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Lakers vs. Bucks predictions page.

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Lakers vs. Lakers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread?

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NBA game between the Lakers and Bucks 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Bucks a 68% chance of defeating the Lakers. Our predicted final score has the Bucks winning 115-110.

According to our model, the Lakers (+5.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 226.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.

Lakers vs. Bucks Odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Lakers	Bucks
Spread	+5.5 (-105)	-5.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+194	-230
Total	o226.5 (-110)	u226.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Lakers vs. Bucks Picks and Best Bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Lakers vs. Bucks matchup is on the total.

Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NBA picks for every game throughout the season.

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Lakers vs. Bucks Player Props

NBA prop bets are a popular way to wager on the Lakers vs. Bucks matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Fiserv Forum.

Luka Doncic is expected to lead the Lakers in scoring, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is projected to be the top scorer for the Bucks.

Dimers Pro users can access a full range of player props and projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every NBA game this season.

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Lakers vs. Bucks Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Thursday's game between the Bucks and Lakers at Fiserv Forum is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
• Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
• Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: Fiserv Forum

Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Lakers vs. Bucks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Conclusion

We predict the Bucks, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat the Lakers on Thursday.

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