The Portland Trail Blazers and the Milwaukee Bucks do battle at the Fiserv Forum on Monday night. Here’s a Bucks vs Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Bucks vs Trail Blazers Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers have been in a rut as they’ve lost five of their last six games overall and they will be hoping for a better effort after getting trampled by the Thunder in a 122-95 road defeat last night. Jerami Grant led the team with 21 points on six of eight shooting. Deni Avdija had a night to forget as he shot just four of 16 for his 11 points while Rayan Rupert chipped in with 10 points, but no other player finished in double figures in scoring.
As a team, the Trail Blazers shot just 37 percent from the field and 12 of 47 from the 3-point line, but it’s almost like they started the game behind on the scoreboard as they were already trailing by 21 points in the first quarter.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have been in a slump as they’ve lost five of their last six games overall and they will be hoping to arrest a four-game slide after getting routed by the Pistons in a 129-116 loss on Saturday. Ryan Rollins led the team with 24 points and seven assists, Bobby Portis added 18 points and seven rebounds on seven of 10 shooting while AJ Green chipped in with 15 points. As a team, the Bucks shot 51 percent from the field and an efficient 20 of 43 from the 3-point line, but they were always fighting an uphill battle in this one after allowing 39 points in the second quarter. The Bucks trailed in this one by as many as 29 points before they finished with a flurry late to keep the final margin respectable.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Bucks.
- The Bucks have won each of their last seven games as favorites following a loss.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Bucks.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last five games as home favorites following a loss.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Bucks.
- The Bucks have lost each of their last four games.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last 12 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last seven home games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Trail Blazers’ last eight games against the Bucks following a road loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Myles Turner is one of only two qualified players in the league averaging at least 1.5 threes and 1.5 blocks this season.
- AJ Green ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (48.2%) this season.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Donovan Clingan is one of only five players in the league to have recorded 20+ rebounds in a game this season.
- Deni Avdija ranks 7th in the league for fast break points (66) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.2).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throw percentage this season (70.8%).
- The Trail Blazers rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (94.5).
- The Trail Blazers have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q1 deficit this season – trailed by 20 points vs Thunder on November 5.
Bucks vs Trail Blazers Prediction
The Trail Blazers are still depleted with Jrue Holiday, Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson and Matisse Thybulle out, while the Bucks have ruled out Giannis Antetokounmpo, Taurean Prince and Kevin Porter Jr once again. You couldn’t back either side with any confidence at the moment as they’re just missing so many of their starters. The Bucks open as slight favorites at home and I can see them winning if Rollins can continue his hot form, but the Trail Blazers were humbled last night. I think they will bounce back and get a much needed win to get back on track.