The Trail Blazers are gearing up for a showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, Jan 31. Today’s game is scheduled to start at 10:00 ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. Milwaukee comes into this matchup as 10.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 237.5. Will the Bucks manage to secure a win as the favorite? Below, you’ll find our Trail Blazers vs. Bucks player props and predictions.
Blazers vs. Bucks Odds
- Spread: Bucks -10.5
- Total 237.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 31
- Time: 10:00 ET
- Location: Moda Center, Portland OR
- TV: ESPN
Bucks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Although Milwaukee has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-8. The team averaged 121 points per game in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
Trail Blazers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous home games, Portland has an ATS mark of 3-7. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 104 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-2.
Will Milwaukee Pull Through as the Favored Road Team?
When comparing their home and road records, the Bucks have gone 21-5 at home compared to 11-10 on the road. Overall, the Bucks are 32-15 this season and are looking to add to their above .500 record.
When looking at the Bucks’ offense, they are 2nd in the league at 124 points per game. In 72.3% of their games, the Bucks have outscored their opponent’s defensive average. A strength of the Bucks’ offense is their ability to get to the line, as they are 2nd in free-throw attempts per game. Overall, the Bucks have a field goal percentage of 49%.
On the season, the Milwaukee Bucks are giving up 120.0 points per game, which is 24th in the NBA. When playing on the road, they are allowing 121.0 points per game, which is 23rd in the league.
Over their last five games, Milwaukee’s defense has been a little better, giving up 114.2 points per game, which is 13th in the NBA in that span. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, the Bucks are 15th on the season at 47.3%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, opponents are hitting 34.3% of their attempts against Milwaukee this season, which is 9th in the NBA. Over their last five games, the Bucks have been even better, holding opponents to 33.5% from beyond the arc.
Will Portland Win at Home?
Coming into today’s game against the Bucks, the Trail Blazers have an overall record of 14-33 and are +10.5 underdogs. On the road, the Trail Blazers are 6-20 compared to 8-13 at home this season.
In their most recent game, the Trail Blazers offense scored 130 points versus the 76ers. They shot 54.8% from the field and knocked down 12 three-pointers. On the offensive end, the Trail Blazers have been inefficient, as they are shooting 43% from the field heading into today’s game. In terms of free throws, they are 18th in makes and have a free throw percentage of 79%.
On the season, the Blazers are giving up 116.7 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. In their last five games, they have been better, allowing just 113.2 points per contest, which is 11th during that stretch.
Portland has done a good job of defending the three-point line this season, giving up just 33.9% from beyond the arc, which is 4th in the league. Over their last five games, they have been even better, allowing opponents to shoot just 27.1% from three-point range.
One area where the Blazers have struggled this season is defending two-point shots, as they are 30th in the league, giving up 59.0% on two-point attempts. They have also struggled on the defensive glass, ranking 30th in defensive rebounding.
Blazers vs. Bucks Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Anfernee Simons and his points prop of 22.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -127 while the under is at -108. With his prop at 22.5, our model suggests taking the over as we have him finishing with 23. We have him finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.4% and knocking down three threes.
- The Prop: Anfernee Simons Over 22.5 Points (-127)
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Blazers vs. Bucks Predictions
The Bucks is our selection to secure the victory, with a projected score of 120-109. We also like them to cover the spread, so we suggest betting on the Bucks at -10.5.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 237.5, and our model predicts the Bucks and Trail Blazers to score a combined 229 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Bucks -10.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook