Bucks vs Lakers Match Player Stats | Friday, January 9th 2026

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Todays Friday, January 9th Matchup Details

Friday Milwaukee Bucks at Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Game is on Friday, January 9th 2026
09/01/26 22:30:00 PM EST Tipoff

Positive Player Stats should contribute to these Odds, Milwaukee Bucks at Los Angeles Lakers Predictions & Best Bets

The Milwaukee Bucks rank as the 2nd-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the NBA this year.

The Milwaukee Bucks will likely get a boost in possessions in this game from competing against the 9th-quickest pace home team in the league over the last 14 games (the Lakers).

The Los Angeles Lakers have been the 4th-highest scoring offense in the league over the last 15 games as the home team.

The matchup against Milwaukee is a strong one for 3-pointers; when the Milwaukee Bucks are on the road, opposing starting SGs have posted the 5th-highest three percentage in the NBA this year (43.5%).

The Lakers have played at the 9th-fastest pace in the NBA over the last 14 games playing at home.

This year, opposing starting SGs have attempted 3.3 free throws per game (6th-most in the league) against the Milwaukee Bucks, easily managing to get to the charity stripe.

Jake LaRavia has posted 15.4 points per game over the last 5 games, 5.7 higher than he’s posted over the course of the year.

This year when they are playing at home, the opposition’s starting SFs have totaled 7.0 field goals per game (3rd-highest in the NBA) vs. the Milwaukee Bucks, identifying this as a positive matchup.

Over the last 5 games, opposing starting SFs have attempted 5.6 free throws per game (4th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Bucks, making it fairly effortless to get to the foul line.

The Lakers have been the 6th-most efficient 3-point shooting team in the league over the last 10 games on their home court.

This year, opposing starting PFs have tallied 1.8 three-pointers per game (7th-most in the NBA) vs. the Milwaukee Bucks, labeling this as a strong matchup.

The matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers is a positive one for shot attempts from beyond the arc; the opposition’s starting PFs have averaged the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (5.6).

This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition’s starting PGs have averaged 15.6 field goal attempts per game (7th-highest in the NBA) against the Lakers, identifying this as a strong matchup.

Over the last 10 games, the other team’s starting PGs have attempted 4.8 foul shots per game (8th-highest in the league) against the Lakers, easily managing to draw fouls.

In comparison to last season’s 28.4 clip, Luka Doncic’s points per game have jumped this season to 33.7.

The matchup vs. the Bucks is a strong one; they have given up the most points per game in the NBA to opposing starting PGs this year (21.7).

This year, the other team’s starting PGs have attempted 4.2 foul shots per game (7th-most in the league) vs. the Bucks, easily managing to get to the free-throw line.

LeBron James has compiled 25.9 points per game over the last 10 games, 4.2 higher than he’s compiled overall this year.

This year, the other team’s starting SFs have averaged 5.8 three attempts per game (highest in the NBA) against the Lakers, labeling this as a strong matchup.

The matchup against Los Angeles may be a good one for getting to the charity stripe; the opposition’s starting SGs have attempted a massive 3.2 foul shots per game over the last 17 games when the Lakers are at home (10th-most in the NBA).

This year, the opposing team’s starting SGs have averaged 36.7% on threes (10th-best in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, branding this as a strong matchup.

This year when they have the home court advantage, opposing starting SFs have tallied 5.6 3-point attempts per game (5th-highest in the league) against the Bucks, resulting in a positive matchup.

Prediction Milwaukee Bucks at Los Angeles Lakers Odds, Best Bets & Team Prop from Negative Player Stats

The Milwaukee Bucks have played at the 5th-most lethargic pace in the NBA this year.

Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, but the Bucks grade out 1stworst in in the league with only 8.5 offensive rebounds per game this year.

The Los Angeles Lakers will likely suffer a drop-off in plays today from sharing the court with the 5th-most lethargic pace-of-play team in the NBA this year (the Milwaukee Bucks).

The Lakers rank as the 2nd-worst offensive rebounding offense in the league while on their home court this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).

Over the last 15 games, opposing starting PFs have attempted 2.2 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) against the Los Angeles Lakers, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

Over the last 25 games, the opposing team’s starting PFs have attempted 2.6 free throws per game (fewest in the league) vs. the Milwaukee Bucks, making it tough to get to the foul line.

Over the last 15 games, the opposition’s starting SFs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (lowest in the NBA) vs. the Lakers, making it tough to get to the free-throw line.

The matchup vs. Milwaukee is a hard one for 3-point attempts; when the Milwaukee Bucks are on the road, opposing starting PGs have tallied the 2nd-least three attempts per game in the league this year (4.9).

The matchup vs. Los Angeles is a tough one for scoring; when the Los Angeles Lakers are playing at home, the opposition’s starting SGs have compiled the 3rd-lowest field goal rate in the league this year (37.1%).

The matchup against the Lakers is a tough one for 3-point shots; opposing starting PGs have totaled the 5th-least shots from downtown per game in the league over the last 5 games (1.6).

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