Clippers vs Bucks Pick, Preview & Betting Odds For Thursday, February 2nd

Check out our free Clippers vs Bucks pick and preview for this NBA game in Milwaukee. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

Clippers vs Bucks NBA Pick & Preview

Sport: NBA
Teams: Los Angeles Clippers at Milwaukee Bucks
Where: Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum
Date: Thursday, February 2nd
Betting Odds MIL -5, LAC +159 | MIL -193 O/U 231.5

So far, the Clippers have put together an overall record of 29-25, while going 27-26-1 vs the spread. In the teams past 3 games, their overall mark sits at 2-1. Los Angeles is 2-1 vs the spread in these matchups.

The Clippers will look to keep things rolling, as they previously beat the Bulls by a score of 108-103. Heading into the game, they were 3 point favorites against the spread, giving them an ATS win. Although Los Angeles trailed the Bulls going into halftime, by the end of the 3rd quarter they had taken the lead. In the win, Kawhi Leonard led the team in scoring with 33 points on a field goal percentage of 45.8%.

The Bucks come into today’s matchup with an overall record of 34-17. So far, the team has gone 27-21-3 against the spread. In today’s game, Milwaukee will look to extend their 5 game winning streak. Over this stretch, they have an average scoring margin of 14.4 points.

The Bucks are coming off a 124-115 win over the Hornets. Although they came away with a straight up win, it was not enough to cover the spread as they entered as 11 point favorites. In the game, the two teams entered halftime all tied up at 64. In the win, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in scoring with 34 points on a field goal percentage of 58.3%.

Head To Head Recap & Stats

Last year, the Clippers and Bucks played to a series split, with each team winning on the road. Between the two teams, they combined to average 270.0 points per contest. In last year’s head-to-head meetings, the Clippers averaged 133.0 points per game vs Milwaukee, which was an increase over their season-long average. On the other side, the Bucks also experienced an uptick in scoring during head-to-head matchups, averaging 128.0 points per game vs Los Angeles. The level of competition has been tight in the 5 most recent games between Clippers and Bucks with just 0 points per game separating the teams. Milwaukee has the ATS edge in this span at 3-2. Los Angeles and Milwaukee averaged a combined 234 points per game in these games, leading to an over-under mark of 3-2.

Odds & Free Betting Analysis For This NBA Game

Through 54 games, Los Angeles is averaging 110.6 points per game (28th). The Clippers come into the game as one of the league’s better 3-point shooting teams, connecting at a rate of 12.6 made 3’s per game. If the Los Angeles offense is going to improve, they would benefit from attacking the basket and generating looks at the line. So far, they are ranked just 20th in made free-throws per game.

Defensively, the Clippers are one of the top performing units in the league, giving up 108.39 points per contest (11th).

Small-Forward Paul George currently leads the Clippers at 23.3 points per game. For the season, he is 24th in the NBA in usage rate and has taken 20.5% of the team’s field goal attempts. In addition to his scoring, George is averaging 6.1 boards and 5.4 assists per contest. In today’s game, he is facing off against the NBA’s 7th ranked defense at defending small-forwards. Norman Powell enters the game sitting second on the team in scoring. Through 44 games, he is averaging 16.4 and is 94th in the league in player efficiency rating.

The Bucks come into today’s game as the 17th ranked scoring offense at 114.3 points per game. In terms of pace, the Bucks are on the top units in the NBA, averaging 100.3 possessions per game. Yet, they are still a below average group in terms of made shots per game. So far, the Bucks are 17th in fields goals made per contest.

Defensively, Milwaukee has had its problems giving up an average of 112.13 points per game (19th).

Power-Foward Giannis Antetokounmpo currently leads the Bucks at 31.8 points per game. For the season, he is 3rd in the NBA in usage rate and has taken 23.2% of the team’s field goal attempts. In addition to his scoring, Antetokounmpo is averaging 12.2 boards and 5.2 assists per contest. In today’s game, he is facing off against the NBA’s 16th ranked defense at defending power-fowards. Jrue Holiday enters the game sitting second on the team in scoring. Through 40 games, he is averaging 19.4 and is 67th in the league in player efficiency rating.