Milwaukee Bucks vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup

Check out our free Bucks vs Trail Blazers prediction for this NBA matchup in Portland. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Bucks take on Portland at 26-18.
  • The Bucks are averaging 114.6 points per game so far.
  • The Bucks are coming off a 125-110 win vs. the Trail Blazers.
  • The Trail Blazers are set to host the Bucks at 17-29.
  • Portland has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (25th).
  • The Trail Blazers are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bucks.

Bucks vs Trail Blazers Prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks are favored by 6.5 points over the Portland Trail Blazers in this non-conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 230 points.

This game will tip off at 10:00 ET and can be seen on TNT. The Bucks are 26-18 and currently sit fourth in the Eastern Conference, while the Trail Blazers are 17-29 and 13th in the West.

Bucks vs. Trail Blazers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Milwaukee Bucks at Portland Trail Blazers
  • Where: Portland at Moda Center
  • Date: Tuesday, January 28th
  • Betting Odds MIL -6.5, MIL -245 | POR +202 O/U 230

Bucks Preview: Can the Bucks Pull Off a Road Win?

The Bucks improved to 26-18 with a 125-110 win over the Jazz on Monday. Milwaukee, favored by -8.5, covered the spread with the win. The game’s total of 235 points fell just short of the 239.5 O/U line.

Milwaukee went on a 13-0 run early, stretching the score from 10-8 to 23-8. They led 35-26 after the 1st quarter and maintained their lead by matching the Jazz 33-33 in the 2nd. A strong 3rd quarter, where they outscored Utah 32-21, helped them take a 100-80 lead into the 4th. The Jazz won the final quarter 30-25, but the Bucks’ lead was too much to overcome.

In the Bucks' win over the Jazz, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard each scored 35 points, with Giannis adding 18 rebounds and shooting 69.6% from the field. Lillard hit 4 threes at 40% and also contributed 8 assists. Khris Middleton chipped in 22 points, shooting 76.9% and making 2 threes at 40%.

As a team, the Bucks shot 60.5% from the field, though they made just 12 threes at 35.3%. Giannis scored 14 points in the 1st quarter, while Lillard added 12 in the 4th.

Defensively, the Bucks were strong in the 3rd quarter, holding the Jazz to just 21 points, helping them secure a 125-110 win. Overall, Milwaukee allowed 110 points, with Utah scoring 26 in the 1st and 33 in the 2nd. The Jazz added 30 points in the 4th quarter.

The Bucks held Utah to 41% shooting, including 33% from three, where the Jazz hit 18 threes. Milwaukee sent Utah to the line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws. The Bucks grabbed 41 defensive rebounds, allowed 15 offensive boards, and added 6 steals and 5 blocks.

Trail Blazers Preview: Can the Trail Blazers Pull the Upset at Home?

The Bucks improved to 26-18 on the season with a 125-110 road win over the Jazz on Monday. Milwaukee, favored by -8.5, covered the spread, while the game’s total of 235 points fell just short of the 239.5 O/U line.

A 13-0 run early in the game helped the Bucks take control, stretching the score from 10-8 to 23-8. Milwaukee led 35-26 after the 1st quarter, and a 32-21 3rd quarter put them up 100-80 heading into the 4th. The Jazz outscored the Bucks 30-25 in the final period, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.

In their 118-108 loss to the Thunder, the Trail Blazers shot 40.7% from the field but excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 18 threes at a 45% clip. Deni Avdija led the way with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Scoot Henderson added 25 points, and Toumani Camara contributed 24, knocking down 5 threes at 100% efficiency.

Avdija scored 12 of his points in the opening quarter, while Henderson put up 14 in the 4th. Camara also shined late, scoring 13 points in the 3rd quarter.

Defensively, the Trail Blazers struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 39 points, which contributed to their 118-108 loss to the Thunder. Portland allowed Oklahoma City to shoot 47% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Trail Blazers held the Thunder to 33% shooting, with 10 made threes. Portland sent Oklahoma City to the line 29 times, where they made 24 free throws. The Blazers recorded 2 steals and 6 blocks in the game.

Bucks vs Trail Blazers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Milwaukee has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 116 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 107 points per game in these contests.
  • As the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 5-0 in these scenarios.

Bucks vs Trail Blazers Prediction

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