In what should be an exciting game to watch, the Los Angeles Clippers clash against the Milwaukee Bucks Monday night inside Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. They jump it up at 8:00 pm, which could be a very entertaining and high-scoring game.  Bookmaker has installed the Bucks as a solid 4.5-point favorite in this clash. 

The Clippers (39-20) have stumbled a bit, having dropped five out of their last 11 games overall, but they still have an imposing record with a mark of 39-20. Their solid record has them at the top of the Pacific Division, as they are 4 1/2 games ahead of the talented but wildly inconsistent Phoenix Suns.

Los Angeles has a ton of talent, and they might be starting to put it all together this season. They will be measured by how far they go in the playoffs and if this is the season they can get out of the Western Conference. That would be a significant step if they make it to the conference Finals. 

On offense, they are led by Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Leonard averages 24 points per game, while George chips in with 22 a night. These two have turned back the clock and are playing some of the best basketball of their respective careers. 

The Bucks (40-21) have shown once again that they are a team to be taken seriously and a legit threat to come out of the Eastern Conference. As long as they have the face of the franchise in Giannis Antetokounmpo on the floor and engaged and healthy, they have a legitimate shot to win it all again. 

They have made some coaching changes, and this season will come down to the players on the floor. He averages 30 points per night with 11.3 rebounds and close to 6.3 assists. He is an all-around versatile player and loves to get his teammates involved. 

One of those teammates is Damian Lillard, who is netting around 24 points per night, has provided a ton of depth, and is a serious option for a number two scorer. Look for that 1-2 punch to match the Clippers' big scoring threats point for point. The Clippers match up well against the Bucks, but this might be a game won in the paint. 

If the Bucks can control the lanes and get some transitional buckets off misses, they can win this one and cover the number. 

The Bucks are 5-0 in their last five games and 5-0 in their previous five games against the spread too. They are a rough 13-17 in their road games against the number, and the totals have gone over in none of their last five games. The totals have also gone over in 18 of the Bucks's previous 31 games at home. The Clippers are 2-3 in their last five games and 1-4 in their previous five games against the spread. They are also 15-14 in their road games against the number.