The Bucks will play the Lakers on Friday, January 9th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:40 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers will tip-off on Friday, January 9th, 2026 in what should be another exciting matchup of the 2025-26 NBA season. As we look ahead beyond the season's midway point, it's important to note that each team's performance trends are now falling into place. Use the following analytical insights to size up this matchup and to place an informed wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Milwaukee Bucks come to this game with a 88.67 power ranking. The power ranking for their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, is currently 93.33. Note that the higher power ranking usually correlates to the favorite team, while the lower ranking to the underdog.
- Away Milwaukee Bucks - The Milwaukee Bucks currently have a 7-12 away team record. They now rank 8th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Los Angeles Lakers - The Los Angeles Lakers come to the floor sporting a 10-6 record as a home team. As a result, they stand 7th in the league for home team wins in the 2025-26 NBA regular season.
- Average Points Per Game - The Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 23rd (113.3) for average points scored per game. The Los Angeles Lakers stand 15th, averaging 116.3 PPG.
- Average Opponent Points Per Game - Opponents have scored an average of 115.6 points against the Milwaukee Bucks, ranking them 17th in the league. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers currently rank 15th in the league for points scored against them. Their current standing is 116.5 OPPG.
- Team Division Records - The Milwaukee Bucks currently have a 5-4 Eastern Central Division division record. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Lakers, come to the game with a 4-4 Western Pacific Division standing.
- Overall Team Records - The Milwaukee Bucks have a 16-21 overall record, while the Los Angeles Lakers have a 23-12 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye, mateys! The Milwaukee Bucks be takin' on the Los Angeles Lakers... in a fierce battle on Friday, January 9th, 2026. The Lakers' venue be buzzin' with excitement for this epic showdown... The Bucks stand at 16-21 overall, while the Lakers boast a 23-12 record... Milwaukee leads their division with a 5-4 record, while the Lakers sit at 4-4... The Bucks average 113.3 points per game, but the Lakers score 116.3 points per game... Be sure to review each team's performance stats and place yer bets... Our preferred sportsbooks offer top point spreads and moneylines... We have a great sampling of prop bets below for ye... May the best team plunder the victory in this clash on the court!
Best Bucks at Lakers Odds
| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Milwaukee Bucks | Favorite Los Angeles Lakers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Los Angeles Lakers are -3.5 -105 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Milwaukee Bucks are +3.5 -115 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 229.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 229.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Los Angeles Lakers are the -160 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Milwaukee Bucks are the +135 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NBA Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Bucks
Lakers
1/09/26 10:40pm EST | +3.5 -115-3.5 -105 |
Underdog Milwaukee Bucks - Milwaukee Bucks bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3.5 Milwaukee Bucks underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Lakers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3.5 Los Angeles Lakers favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Milwaukee Bucks at Los Angeles Lakers Prop Bets
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Bucks
Lakers
Game to Overtime
1/09/26 10:40pm EST | Yes +1150No -3000Bet |
Lakers
Team Total Points
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 116.5 o -110116.5 u -118Bet |
Bucks
Team Total Points
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 113.5 o -115113.5 u -110Bet |
AJ Green
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 9.5 o +1009.5 u -135Bet |
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Bobby Portis
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 10.5 o -12510.5 u -105Bet |
Deandre Ayton
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 11.5 o -16011.5 u +125Bet |
Gabe Vincent
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 5.5 o +1055.5 u -140Bet |
Gary Harris
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 2.5 o +1102.5 u -145Bet |
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Gary Trent Jr
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 6.5 o -1056.5 u -125Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 30.5 o -12530.5 u -105Bet |
Jake LaRavia
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 9.5 o -1209.5 u -110Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 5.5 o -1155.5 u -115Bet |
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Kevin Porter Jr
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 16.5 o -12016.5 u -110Bet |
Kyle Kuzma
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1258.5 u -105Bet |
LeBron James
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 22.5 o -11022.5 u -120Bet |
Luka Doncic
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 34.5 o -11034.5 u -120Bet |
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Marcus Smart
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1308.5 u +100Bet |
Myles Turner
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 10.5 o -11810.5 u -110Bet |
Rui Hachimura
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 8.5 o -1108.5 u -118Bet |
Ryan Rollins
Points Scored
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 14.5 o -12514.5 u -105Bet |
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Bobby Portis
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 17.5 o -12517.5 u -105Bet |
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 47.5 o -11047.5 u -118Bet |
Jaxson Hayes
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 10.5 o +10010.5 u -135Bet |
LeBron James
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 35.5 o -10535.5 u -125Bet |
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Rui Hachimura
Points, Rebounds & Assists
MIL at LAL 1/09/26 10:40pm EST | 12.5 o -11012.5 u -120Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | Div | Conf | PPG | Op. PPG | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Los Angeles Lakers | 33 | 21 | 0.611 | +8.0 | 15-10 | 18-11 | 5-6 | 22-14 | 116.0 | 116.0 | 0.0 | W1 | 6-4 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 23 | 30 | 0.434 | +17.5 | 12-12 | 11-18 | 7-4 | 17-18 | 111.8 | 115.2 | -3.4 | W2 | 5-5 |
Milwaukee Bucks & Los Angeles Lakers Futures Odds
Latest NBA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the NBA Championship. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NBA Finals teasers, props and parlays.
Milwaukee Bucks Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Bucks | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lakers | +10000 Bet |
Milwaukee Bucks & Los Angeles Lakers Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers NBA Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, January 9th, 2026 at 10:40 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NBA page, look for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NBA page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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