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NBA · Nov 12, 2026 · Fiserv ForumMilwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers

Milwaukee Bucks logo
Home · Rebuilding on both ends
Thu Nov 12 · 01:00 UTC
Tip-off
Away · Balanced unit
Los Angeles Lakers logo

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Match summary

Our model projects Milwaukee Bucks 115, Los Angeles Lakers 117, with the Lakers favored in this NBA matchup.

The combined 232.3-point projection runs above the NBA’s 227.6 combined-points average. Bucks score 111.4 a game and concede 123.3; Lakers score 113.2 and concede 112.6.

Bucks sit 14th in the NBA standings, Lakers sit 4th. Tip-off at Fiserv Forum. Stream availability varies by region; the broadcasters listed below show what is licensed where.

Smart angle · prediction & projected score

Model projection.

Model pick
Los Angeles Lakers
56% chance to win
Coin-flip · projected margin -2.5
Projected score
114.9 – 117.4
Milwaukee Bucks · Los Angeles Lakers
Projected total
232.3
Combined points
Win probability
44%
56%
Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers

Built from NBA 2026-2027 season data: scoring rate, opponent defence, head-to-head record. Win probability is the chance to win the game, not to cover the margin. 18+, gamble responsibly.

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Team Profile

Milwaukee Bucks logo Milwaukee Bucks

11 games
Record3-8
Last 5 (most recent first)LLLWL
Home record1-5 (16.7%)
Away record2-3 (40%)
PPG for / against111.4 / 123.3
Last meetings

Los Angeles Lakers logo Los Angeles Lakers

11 games
Record6-5
Last 5 (most recent first)WWLWL
Home record3-3 (50%)
Away record3-2 (60%)
PPG for / against113.2 / 112.6
Last meetings

2026-2027 season to 2026-11-05. PPG = points per game.

Pre-match angle

The model line: Lakers by 2.5, total 232.3.

Bucks at home: 1–5 SU, 111.4 PPG. Lakers on the road: 3–2 SU, 113.2 PPG.

Head-to-head, last meetings

Milwaukee Bucks lead 3-2 across the last 5 meetings on record. Most recent: Milwaukee Bucks won 105-101 on 10 Jan 2026.

Jan 10, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers 101 vs 105 Milwaukee Bucks NBA
Nov 16, 2025 Milwaukee Bucks 95 vs 119 Los Angeles Lakers NBA
Mar 21, 2025 Los Angeles Lakers 89 vs 118 Milwaukee Bucks NBA
Mar 13, 2025 Milwaukee Bucks 126 vs 106 Los Angeles Lakers NBA
Oct 11, 2024 Milwaukee Bucks 102 vs 107 Los Angeles Lakers NBA

League standings snapshot · NBA 2026-2027

#TeamWLPFPALast 5 (most recent first)
14
Milwaukee BucksBucks
1 6 778 869 LLLWL
4
Los Angeles LakersLakers
6 2 980 922 WWLWL

Current season as available on the live data feed.

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Where can I watch Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers live?
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What time does Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers tip-off?
Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers tips off Thu Nov 12 · 01:00 UTC at Fiserv Forum. Times use your device timezone unless you change it on the homepage.
What is the head-to-head record between Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers?
Milwaukee Bucks lead 3-2 across the last 5 meetings on record. Most recent: Milwaukee Bucks won 105-101 on 10 Jan 2026. The full list is in the Head-to-head section.

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