Sixth Straight Bucks Win Looms Against Clips
Clippers vs Bucks Betting
The Milwaukee Bucks are rolling with five consecutive wins, and they look to improve that number to six against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday.
Clippers vs Bucks betting odds have the Bucks at -4.5, and having played four of their last five games on the road, returning to Fiserv Forum can only help.
The Clippers play the second of consecutive games having beaten the Timberwolves 89-88 on Sunday.
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Clippers Winning With all Methods
The range of the Clippers has been on full show recently.
They defeated Washington 140-115 before gripping on to beat the Timberwolves by a point in a low scoring contest.
It’s rare to see an 89-88 score in modern NBA, but we’re happy to see that result as a positive for the Clippers.
The +4.5 underdogs on the NBA schedule tonight have struggled with consistency over the last few weeks. However, when they’re fully focused, they are one of the hardest teams to beat.
It will be interesting to see how they adapt to facing former head coach Doc Rivers, who signed with the Bucks this year. Rivers knows the Clippers inside out, which won’t help the visitors.
The Clippers are well-placed in their NBA bracket. They are 4.5 games clear of the Phoenix Suns, and they have a positive ATS record of 31-28.
Having a deep roster means they can win on both sides of the ball. The offense can cook on any given night, but the defense will always be there, so the Bucks will need to knock down open shots when they get them.
Bucks Finding Mid-Season Form
Just when it looked like the Bucks were in trouble, they rattled off five consecutive wins at the right time.
Rivers has them firing on all cylinders, including posting wins over the Timberwolves, Bulls, and 76ers. They haven’t faced the best teams in the NBA, but they have been winning impressively.
We were happy to see their defense stand out against the Hornets and Bulls. They allowed totals of 85, 99, and 97 points respectively, and defense like that should see the Clippers struggle to score.
It’s why Clippers vs Bucks betting odds have the total at 229.5 points. A tight low-scoring contest is expected in Milwaukee, in large part due to the Bucks’ terrific recent defense.
That’s the Rivers’ effect, and if they want a chance of making a deep run in the NBA playoffs, they need to defend well.
We’re not surprised Clippers vs Bucks betting has the Bucks favored at -4.5. They are 24-7 at home, but bettors will be concerned with their inability to cover spreads.
The Bucks are 13-16-1 ATS at home and 26-34-1 ATS overall, which leaves little to be desired.
Ride the Hot Team
Despite their poor ATS record, we’re picking the Bucks to prevail at Fiserv Forum.
They have won four of their last five games on the road, and that should boost their confidence levels.
Returning home can only be seen as a positive, and we don’t trust the Clippers at the best of times. They have Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, but we would rather put our trust in Giannis Antetokounnpo and Damian Lillard any day of the week.
Covering the -4.5 spread is within their capabilities, and we’re also including under 229.5. That’s a favorable total given the Clippers allowed 88 points and the Bucks 97 points in their last respective outings.
There is also value on Clippers vs Bucks odds with the Greek Freak to record a double-double. He averages a double-double, so we expect him to put big numbers on the board with points and rebounds.
Clippers vs Bucks Odds
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