Milwaukee vs Lakers Prediction 12 November 2026
🏀 Milwaukee Bucks will play Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA regular-season game. The visitors have a much stronger roster, while the hosts remain in a deep slump. The California team therefore have an excellent chance of extending their winning streak.
Head-to-Head
📊 The teams last met almost a year ago, in January. Milwaukee won 105-101. The Bucks also have a slight edge over their last five head-to-head games (3-2).
Head-to-head statistics Milwaukee - Lakers
Milwaukee Bucks: problems in all areas
The hosts have now lost seven games in a row. They recently lost to New York (85:117), following a defeat to Boston (97:117). In their current configuration, Milwaukee simply cannot compete with the league’s top teams. The Bucks do take a lot of three-point shots (43.6, second in the league), but their three-point percentage is not particularly impressive: just 33.5% for the season. They will have trouble converting their shots against the Lakers too, despite playing at home.
There are serious questions about Milwaukee’s defence. They are not one of the fastest-paced teams, yet they still concede more than 121 points per game. There is little reason for optimism against the Californians, who have one of the league’s biggest stars in their squad. What is more, some Bucks players simply do not put in the work on defence. They lack aggression and make few steals. All of this will cause major problems.
Match Results: Milwaukee Bucks
Los Angeles Lakers: total dominance expected
The Lakers have looked phenomenal lately. They have won six games in a row, beating Detroit (121:116) and Miami (138:118). Redick’s side have performed at a very high level even against top teams, thanks primarily to their excellent offence. The visitors average 122.1 points per game and shoot 50.7% from the field. Both figures are the best in the league. Dončić and company are unlikely to have any major problems against one of the league’s worst defences.
The visitors’ strengths also include their three-point shooting: they make 38.4% of their shots from beyond the arc. The Lakers also get a considerable number of free-throw attempts, averaging 30.3. The gap to their opponents is substantial (20.4). The visitors’ defence looks fairly good too. It has weaknesses, but the Bucks are unlikely to take full advantage of them.
Match Results: Los Angeles Lakers
Latest news
Milwaukee Bucks
⛔️ The home team are forced to play without Herro.
📋 Projected starting five: Berris, Rollins, Kuzma, Jaquez, Turner.
Los Angeles Lakers
✅ The visitors go into the game with no players missing.
📋 Projected starting five: Doncic, Reaves, Thybulle, Williams, Kessler.
Total Points Prediction
Milwaukee have scored fewer than 108.5 points in five consecutive games. They have averaged 105.3 points over their last ten games, while their home average for the season is 106.38. We pick Milwaukee Bucks Team Total Points Under 108.5 for the game at odds of 2.02*.
Top scorers
Luka Doncic should be the main man on the court. He missed the game against Detroit, but before that he scored 53 points against Portland. On his return, the Slovenian scored 32 against Atlanta. Milwaukee are a manageable opponent for a star of his calibre, so it makes sense to try Luka Doncic over 34.5 points at 1.85*.
Reliable bet
Milwaukee have scored fewer than 29.5 points in the first quarter in seven consecutive games, with all seven results also falling below 30.5. In their recent home games, they have averaged 27.5 first-quarter points. We pick Milwaukee Bucks First Quarter Team Total Points Under 30.5 at odds of 1.43*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary between bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
This game should see fairly open basketball. The hosts try to take plenty of shots, but the Lakers are a team that can also make their shots count. Doncic and Reaves are capable of putting up impressive numbers once again, as are the California club's other options. Milwaukee do not have the same depth. On top of that, the team are in poor spirits after a string of setbacks. They do not have the resources to compete. For that reason, our editors suggest backing the Lakers with a -11.5 handicap.
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