The Milwaukee Bucks (26-18) travel to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers (17-29) on Tuesday, January 28th. This game will be played at Moda Center in Portland and televised on TNT. The Bucks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Trail Blazers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Trail Blazers. Tip-off is set for 10:00 ET.
Bucks vs Trail Blazers
The Bucks Are Coming Off A Win
With a 125-110 road win over the Jazz on Monday, the Bucks improved to 26-18. Milwaukee, favored by 8.5 points, covered the spread, while the total points of 235 fell just short of the 239.5 O/U line.
A key 13-0 run early in the game helped the Bucks take control, stretching the score from 10-8 to 23-8. After a 33-33 2nd quarter, Milwaukee pulled away by outscoring Utah 32-21 in the 3rd, entering the 4th with a 100-80 lead. The Jazz won the final period 30-25, but the Bucks’ early dominance was enough to seal the win.
The Trail Blazers Are Coming Off A Win
Portland’s season record fell to 17-29 after a 118-108 loss to the Thunder on Sunday. The Blazers were +14 point underdogs but managed to keep the game closer than expected. The total score of 226 points was right on the line.
After a tied 1st quarter, the Thunder took control in the 2nd, outscoring Portland 39-26. The Blazers made a push in the 4th, going on a 10-0 run to cut the deficit from 93-80 to 93-90, but couldn’t complete the comeback.
Bucks Offense Breakdown
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard each scored 35 points in the Bucks’ win over the Jazz, with Giannis adding 18 rebounds and 7 assists, shooting 69.6% from the field. Lillard contributed 8 assists and hit 4 threes at 40%, while Khris Middleton added 22 points, shooting 76.9% overall and 40% from deep.
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.
Trail Blazers Offense Breakdown
The Trail Blazers connected on 18 threes at a 45% clip in Sunday’s loss to the Thunder, though they shot just 40.7% overall. Deni Avdija led the way with 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, hitting 4 threes at 44.4%.
Scoot Henderson added 25 points, making 5 threes at 45.5%, while Toumani Camara also hit 5 threes, shooting 100% from deep and finishing with 24 points. Camara was big in the 3rd quarter, scoring 13 points, while Henderson added 14 in the 4th.
Bucks Team Defense
Defensively, the Bucks were at their best in the 3rd quarter, giving up just 21 points, helping them secure a win over the Jazz despite allowing 33 points in the 2nd. Milwaukee held Utah to 110 points on 41% shooting overall.
The Bucks sent the Jazz to the line 13 times, where they hit 10 free throws. Milwaukee also recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks in the game.
Trail Blazers Team Defense
Defensively, the Bucks were strong in the 3rd quarter, holding the Jazz to just 21 points, helping them secure the win despite allowing 33 points in the 2nd quarter. Overall, Milwaukee gave up 110 points but limited Utah to 41% shooting from the field.
The Bucks struggled with perimeter defense, giving up 18 made threes at a 33% clip. They sent the Jazz to the line 13 times, where Utah hit 10 free throws. Milwaukee also recorded 6 steals and 5 blocks in the game.
Bucks vs Trail Blazers Trends
- In their last five games away from home, the Bucks have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 117 points per game in these contests.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Portland has an ATS record of 5-0 while averaging 109 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- The Trail Blazers have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
- The last ten games that Milwaukee was favored, they have an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 9-1 straight up.
Bucks vs Trail Blazers Prediction
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Bucks vs. Trail Blazers game, our recommendation is to take the Trail Blazers at +6.5. Despite our model showing the Bucks winning 140-138, we like Trail Blazers as our point-spread pick.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 230, and our model predicts the Bucks and Trail Blazers to score a combined 278 points. We recommend betting on the over.
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Last updated:January 28, 2025 Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers