At 10:00 ET, the 14th ranked Trail Blazers (14-33) will host the 2nd ranked Bucks (32-15) in a non-conference NBA matchup. The Bucks are favored by 9.5 and the over/under is 236.5.
ESPN will televise the game, which will be played at Moda Center in Portland.
Here is a look at some Bucks vs Trail Blazers Odds that should help you make winning NBA picks for this game.
Bucks vs Trail Blazers Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Milwaukee Bucks at Portland Trail Blazers
- Set to tip-off at 10:00 ET, the Bucks (32-15) take on the Trail Blazers (14-33) in a non-conference matchup. The Bucks are favored by 9.5 on the road.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
Milwaukee Bucks Preview
Milwaukee’s season record is 32-15, which is good for 2nd place in the Eastern Conference. In their division, they are also in 1st place. Today, they are favored by 9.5 points and have been favored in all but three of their games this season.
On the road, the Bucks are 11-10 straight up and 8-13 against the spread. Their ATS losing streak on the road is at seven games. As the favorite, they are 17-27 ATS compared to 10-16 ATS at home.
In terms of their O/U record, the Bucks are 28-19 for the season. Their games have averaged 244 points per game, and today’s O/U line is 236.5. This season, 30 of their games have had higher O/U lines than that.
In their last game, the Bucks lost to the Nuggets by a score of 113-107. They were 4-point underdogs going into the game. The combined scoring in that game was 220 points, and the O/U line was 238.
Overall, the Bucks are 18-29 ATS for the season, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last seven road games. Their most recent ATS loss came in their last game vs. the Nuggets.
Bucks Trends
- Through their last three road contests, the Bucks offense has averaged 123 points per game while allowing an average of 120. Milwaukee posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 0-3 ATS.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Milwaukee has an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 7-3 straight up.
- Over their last three games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.
Heading into their game against the Trail Blazers, the Bucks are one of the highest-scoring teams in the league, averaging 124 points per game (2nd). So far, they have outscored the NBA average in 76.6% of their games.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Milwaukee is 5th in the league in made threes at 14.3 per game. Overall, they have hit 38% of their attempts from beyond the arc (6th).
On the season, the Bucks are 2nd in the NBA in free throw attempts (26.6 per game) and have made an average of 20.7 free throws per contest (2nd).
On the season, the Milwaukee Bucks are giving up 120.0 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have been better, ranking 13th in points allowed at 114.2 per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, opponents are making 11.9 threes per game against the Bucks, which is 9th in the league. On the season, opponents have made 46.8% of their three-point attempts vs. Milwaukee.
Overall, opposing teams are shooting 47.3% against the Bucks, which is 15th in the NBA. Over their last five games, Milwaukee has been even better, ranking 11th in field goal percentage allowed at 46.4%.
Portland Trail Blazers Preview
In the Western Conference, the Trail Blazers are currently in 14th place with a record of 14-33. Within the Northwest Division, they are in 5th place.
As the underdog, the Trail Blazers have gone 13-30 this season. Today, they are 9.5-point underdogs. In their 47 games this season, they have been the underdog in 43 of them.
Portland’s ATS record for the season is 22-25, and they have covered the spread in 10 of their 21 home games. On average, they have an ATS scoring differential of -8.8 points per game as the underdog.
The Trail Blazers’ O/U record for the season is 20-26-1. Today’s line of 236.5 is higher than 41 of their previous games. On average, their games have finished with 225 points.
In their last game, the Trail Blazers defeated the 76ers by a score of 130-104. They were 5.5-point underdogs going into the game and easily covered the spread. The O/U line for the game was 221.
Trail Blazers Trends
- Through their last five home games, Portland has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 109 points per game.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- In their last three games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.
When playing at home, the Trail Blazers are averaging 111.1 points per game, which is 28th in the NBA standings. Overall, they are 29th in scoring at 108.3 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Portland is 30th in the league at 43%. They are also last in assists at 22.6 per game.
So far, the Blazers have outscored the NBA scoring average in just 25.5% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 16th in the league at 98.6 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Portland is 24th in three-point shooting percentage at 35%. They are also 30th in both true shooting percentage and two-point shooting percentage.
When it comes to defense, the Trail Blazers have struggled this season, allowing 116.7 points per game (18th). However, they have been better at home, giving up 114.9 points per contest (17th).
Over their last five games, Portland has been even better on the defensive end, allowing just 113.2 points per game (11th). During this stretch, they have been especially strong defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 27.1% from deep (1st).
On the season, opposing NBA teams have made fewer threes than their season average in 68.1% of games vs. Portland.
Top Sportsbooks Odds
- Bet Now: Milwaukee Bucks -9.5
- BetOnline: Milwaukee Bucks -9.5
- Bet US: Milwaukee Bucks -9.5
- Bovada: Milwaukee Bucks -9.5
- MyBookie: Milwaukee Bucks -9.5
Milwaukee Bucks vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NBA odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NBA bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NBA odds work together in a big way.
- Milwaukee Bucks -9.5 -453 Over 236.5
- Portland Trail Blazers +9.5 +348 Under 236.5
Recommended Pick: Milwaukee Bucks -9.5
We’re putting our money on the Bucks to win, and have the projected score sitting at 120-109. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Bucks at -9.5.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 236.5 and our model has the Bucks and Trail Blazers finishing with a combined 229 points. Our pick is to take the under.
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