Lakers vs. Bucks Dunkel NBA Picks, Predictions and Odds - Jan. 9

The Los Angeles Lakers (23-12) take on the Milwaukee Bucks (16-21) on January 9, 2026 on SportsNet LA, FDSWI, and NBA TV.

The Lakers are currently modest 3-point favorites against the Bucks. The game has an over/under of 229.5.

Lakers vs. Bucks Odds and Game Time

• Game day: Friday, January 9, 2026
• Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Arena: Crypto.com Arena
• Total: 229.5 points
• Spread: Lakers -3
• Moneyline: Lakers (-158), Bucks (+134)

How to watch Lakers vs. Bucks

• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin
• Live Stream: Fubo

Betting the Over/Under: Lakers vs. Bucks

• The Lakers' 35 games this season have gone over this contest's total of 229.5 points 22 times.
• The Bucks have played 18 games this season that have gone over 229.5 combined points scored.
• These teams average a combined 229.6 points per game, 0.1 more points than this matchup's over/under.
• These two teams give up 232.2 points per game combined, 2.7 more points than the total for this contest.

Betting the Spread: Lakers vs. Bucks

• Los Angeles is 19-15-1 ATS this season.
• When playing as at least 3-point favorites this season, the Lakers have an ATS record of 10-6-1.
• The Bucks are 17-20-0 ATS this season.
• Milwaukee has been an underdog by 3 points or more 15 times this year, and covered the spread in seven of those contests.
• The Lakers are 8-7-1 against the spread, and 10-6 overall, at home this season.
• At home, as a 3-point favorite or more, Los Angeles is 6-3-1 ATS.
• The Bucks are 9-10 against the spread, and 7-12 overall, on the road.
• Away from home, Milwaukee has two wins ATS (2-3) as 3-point underdogs or more.

Betting the Moneyline: Lakers vs. Bucks

• The Lakers have a 15-4 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 78.9% of those games).
• The Bucks have won six, or 30%, of the 20 games they've played as underdogs this season.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -158 or shorter, Los Angeles has a record of 13-3 (81.2% win percentage).
• This season, Milwaukee has won two of its 13 games, or 15.4%, when it is the underdog by at least +134 on the moneyline.
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Lakers have an implied win probability of 61.2%.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Lakers vs. Bucks

• Pick ATS: Lakers (- 3)
• Pick OU: Under (229.5)
  
• Prediction: Lakers 116 - Bucks 108
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