Clippers vs. Bucks Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 25th, 2025

Arena and City where Clippers vs. Bucks will be playing

January 25th, 2025 is the date when the Clippers and the Bucks clash in a thrilling NBA game in Inglewood, CA at Intuit Dome. Maximize your chances of winning by checking out our picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Clippers vs. Bucks betting tip and prediction

At 21:30 on January 25th, 2025, the Western Conference and Eastern Conference will meet in this thrilling NBA contest. The Clippers enters as -2.5 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Clippers were 6.5 point underdogs but lost the game to Bucks, 124-117. The over/under for the upcoming game is 224.5 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 233 points, and the over was victorious.

The 2024-2025 basketball season emphasizes the pivotal role of the 3-point shot in the game. Let's delve into how teams are performing from long range. The Clippers are currently draining 35.9% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their proficiency in long-range shooting. Meanwhile, the Bucks are impressively converting 39% of their shots from beyond the arc. In terms of shot selection, the Clippers are dedicating 40% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Bucks are taking 42% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Los Angeles Clippers

How are the Clippers playing this season?

The Clippers comes into this game with a 25-19 record, and they are currently 6th in the Western Conference standings. The Clippers are 6-4 in their last 10 games.

Did the Clippers win their most recent game?

Yes, Clippers defeated the Wizards, 110-93. Norman Powell scored 26 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Clippers

The leading scorer for the Clippers this season is Norman Powell, who is averaging 23.7 points per game. He scored 26 points on 9-for-21 shooting in his previous regular-season meeting against the Bucks. In the last game, he scored 35.25 points in DraftKings and 35.1 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Clippers

Coming into the January 25th, 2025 contest, Ivica Zubac leads the Clippers with 12.6 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 24.75 points in DraftKings and 23.8 fantasy points in FanDuel. James Harden has a team-high 8.2 assists per game. He scored 57.5 DraftKings points and 50.9 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Clippers is Kris Dunn (1.5 steals per game) In terms of swatting shots, Ivica Zubac is leading the way for the Clippers with 1.2 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 24.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 23.8 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Clippers Team Analysis

The Clippers' point differential this season is 3 points per game, which ranks 10th in the NBA. They are averaging 109.6 points per game while allowing 106.6 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Clippers are making 12.2 shots per game, which ranks 25th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Clippers are making 16.7 per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA.

Projected Clippers Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Bucks, the Clippers' starting lineup consisted of Ivica Zubac, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Terance Mann and James Harden. For the upcoming matchup, the Clippers has the following injuries: Kris Dunn is questionable (knee) and Jordan Miller is out (illness).

Milwaukee Bucks

How are the Bucks playing this season?

The Bucks head this game with a 25-17 record, and they are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks are 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Did the Bucks win their most recent game?

Yes, Bucks defeated the Heat, 125-96. Damian Lillard scored 35 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Bucks

The leading scorer for the Bucks this season is Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 31.3 points per game. Giannis Antetokounmpo also leads the team in minutes played per game with 36.09. He scored 34 points on 12-for-24 shooting in his previous regular season meeting against the Clippers. In the last game, scored 53 DraftKings fantasy points and 53.4 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading the way with 12 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 53 points in DraftKings and 53.4 in FanDuel. Damian Lillard is dishing out a team-high 7.2 assists per game. He has 64.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 61.3 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Bucks' leader is Damian Lillard with 1.3 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 64.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 61.3 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Bucks is Brook Lopez, who is sending back 2 shots per game. He scored 25.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 28.3 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Bucks Team Analysis

The Bucks' point differential this season is 3.6 points per game, which ranks 8th in the NBA. They are averaging 114.3 points per game while allowing 110.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Bucks are making 14.3 shots per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Bucks are making 16.2 per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA.

Projected Bucks' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Clippers, the Bucks' starting five were Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jae Crowder, Malik Beasley and Damian Lillard. For the upcoming matchup, Bucks has the following injuries: A.J. Green is questionable (quadricep), AJ Johnson is out (illness), and Khris Middleton is out (ankle).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Clippers coming into this game as -2.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Bucks.

Money Line betting suggestion

Clippers are a -2.5 money line favorite for the game against the Bucks, and the suggestion is to pick the Bucks.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Clippers and Bucks is 224.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Clippers and Bucks have combined for just 3 overtime games this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.