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Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, WI

Article updated Jan 4, 2:20 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an interconference clash on Saturday night, the Milwaukee Bucks will host the Portland Trail Blazers at home in Cream City. Both teams are looking to bounce back from

Game outlook

In an interconference clash on Saturday night, the Milwaukee Bucks will host the Portland Trail Blazers at home in Cream City. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses, with Portland falling to the Lakers and Milwaukee losing to Brooklyn in their previous games. The Bucks hold an 81-54 advantage in the all-time regular season series between the two teams, but the Trail Blazers secured a 119-116 home win in their most recent matchup. Milwaukee is favored to win with a current line of -12.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Trail Blazers +550 | Bucks -750

Spread: Trail Blazers +12.5 (-110) | Bucks -12.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 227.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 88%.

Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers suffered their second consecutive loss and fourth in their last six games against the Lakers, ultimately falling to a 11-22 record on the season and standing fourth in the Northwest Division. Despite leading by four points after the first quarter, the Trail Blazers were outscored in the second quarter and ultimately lost the game. Anfernee Simons led Portland with 23 points and five assists. On the year, Portland ranks 26th in scoring offense, 23rd in rebounding, and 28th in assists. Their shooting percentages are below average, as they shoot 44.5% from the field, 33.2% from three-point range, and 77.1% from the free-throw line. Matisse Thybulle is out for the season, while Jerami Grant is sidelined for his third consecutive game. Research is recommended before looking for sportsbook promotions.

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Milwaukee Bucks Analysis

In a disappointing defeat against Brooklyn, the Milwaukee Bucks struggled to come back from an early deficit. Despite a late effort, they fell short, bringing their season record to 17-15 and placing them second in the Central Division. Leading by Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks shot 44.4% from the field and had difficulties at the free-throw line, shooting 73.2% overall. Antetokounmpo's impressive performance was not enough to secure a win, as the team struggled defensively and in rebounding. Looking ahead, the Bucks have a power ranking of 11 and are working to improve their scoring offense and defense. With an injury-free roster, they aim to maximize their profits and secure more victories in the NBA season.

Milwaukee Bucks Gear Up for Opportunity Against Struggling Portland Trail Blazers

The Milwaukee Bucks faced a challenging match at home against the Brooklyn Nets, resulting in a tough loss despite a valiant effort to rally. Looking ahead, the Bucks have an opportunity to face the struggling Portland Trail Blazers, who are plagued with various issues and will be without their third-leading scorer, Grant. The Trail Blazers have a poor record on the road this season, further indicating a potential advantage for the Bucks. Milwaukee's lineup is at full strength, with their key stars ready to play. With a strategic approach and a focus on bouncing back from their previous loss, the Bucks aim to secure a victory against the Trail Blazers to regain their momentum.

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SportsJaw Trail Blazers vs Bucks archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Trail Blazers vs Bucks matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Portland Trail Blazers+525 → +520Moved
  • Moneyline · Milwaukee Bucks-750 → -700Moved
  • Spread · Portland Trail Blazers+11.5 (-110) → +12 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Milwaukee Bucks-11.5 (-110) → -12 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over228 (-110) → 228 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under228 (-110) → 228 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Portland Trail Blazers
2-0 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Milwaukee Bucks
1-3 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-04T19:20:17.485Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

In a disappointing defeat against Brooklyn, the Milwaukee Bucks struggled to come back from an early deficit. Despite a late effort, they fell short, bringing their season record to 17-15 and placing them second in the Central Division. Leading by Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks shot 44.4% from the field and had difficulties at the free-throw line, shooting 73.2% overall. Antetokounmpo's impressive performance was not enough to secure a win, as the team struggled defensively and in rebounding. Looking ahead, the Bucks have a power ranking of 11 and are working to improve their scoring offense and defense. With an injury-free roster, they aim to maximize their profits and secure more victories in the NBA season.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

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Portland Trail Blazers defeated Milwaukee Bucks 105-102

Portland Trail Blazers defeated Milwaukee Bucks 105-102 on January 4, 2025, a 3-point decision in the series. Portland Trail Blazers' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 26-20. Against SportsJaw's recorded Portland Trail Blazers +12 (-110) spread, Portland Trail Blazers covered, while the 207 combined points finished under the recorded total of 228.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JamescashiolaSpread · Milwaukee Bucks -12 (-110)Loss
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Milwaukee Bucks -750Loss
  • BOOTYSpread · Portland Trail Blazers +12.5 (-110)Win