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James Harden (1) of the L.A. Clippers dribbles the ball against Damian Lillard (0) of the Milwaukee Bucks. Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

Bucks vs. Clippers picks, prediction for Sunday, March 10

Originally posted on Action Network | By Chris Baker | Last updated Mar 9, 2024 9:13 PM ET

Here's everything you need to know about Bucks vs. Clippers on Sunday, March 10 — our expert prediction and betting picks for today.

The Milwaukee Bucks have lost two straight in California and this is certainly a get-right spot as they get to face a Los Angeles Clippers team on the second leg of a back-to-back, with tipoff set for 3 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass. The latest Bucks vs Clippers odds have Milwaukee has a 2-point favorite (-2), with the total set at over/under 228 at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Let's get to our Bucks vs. Clippers prediction and pick.

Bucks vs. Clippers Picks, Prediction

Sunday, March 10, 3 p.m., League Pass
Over 228 (DraftKings)

Bucks Odds
Spread	Total	Moneyline
-2 -112	228 -110o / -110u	-126

Clippers Odds
Spread	Total	Moneyline
+2 -108	228 -110o / -110u	+108

Odds via FanDuel. Get up-to-the-minute NBA odds here.

Bucks Betting Outlook

This Bucks offense played through Damian Lillard last week in their first matchup against the Clippers, with the point guard posting a team-high 35.2% usage rate while scoring 41 points. Lillard carried the offense in that one, but he will have to carry a lighter load this time around with Giannis Antetokounmpo back in action here.

The Bucks have been elite offensively with Lillard and Antetokounmpo on the court together, posting an offensive rating of 124.9 on the season when the two share the floor. Milwaukee should have success against this Los Angeles defense that has struggled of late and should be a step slow on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Clippers Betting Outlook

The Clippers struggled to execute their offense in the first matchup between these two last week, posting a poor offensive rating of 106.2 on a below-average 53% effective field goal percentage. Their shooting numbers were dragged down by a dreadful 50% mark on shots at the rim.

The Clippers will inevitably improve at the rim this time around, and I’d expect their offense to be better here in front of their home crowd. Additionally, this Bucks defense has been awful their last two games, posting defensive ratings of 127.5 and 124.7 against average offenses in the Warriors and Lakers.

Expect Los Angeles to do better than 106 points this time around.

Bucks vs. Clippers Prediction

Pick: Over 228

This total should be slightly higher in my opinion when you factor in the reality that this Bucks defense has been awful during this road trip and Antetokounmpo will be back for this game.

The Bucks were able to run an efficient half-court offense against this Clippers team without Antetokounmpo, so I think with him back in the lineup they will be much improved, considering their offense is 9.6 points better per 100 possessions with Giannis on the floor this season.

I expect both teams to have offensive success here, and I would make this total closer to 230, so I'll gladly grab Over 228.