The Milwaukee Bucks (36-17) face the Portland Trail Blazers (26-27) on Monday at Moda Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bucks vs. Trail Blazers odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Bucks defeated the Miami Heat 123-115 on Saturday to cover as 6-point favorites at home. Milwaukee is currently on a 7-game winning streak and has won 9 of its last 10 contests.
The Trail Blazers lost 129-121 to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday and fell short of covering as 3-point road underdogs. Even with the recent loss, Portland has won 5 of its last 7 games.
The Bucks beat the Blazers 119-111 in Milwaukee on Nov. 21, but didn’t cover the 9.5-point spread as the 214.5 Over cashed.
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Bucks at Trail Blazers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:41 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Bucks -170 (bet $170 to win $100) | Trail Blazers +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bucks -4.5 (-105) | Trail Blazers +4.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 239.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Bucks at Trail Blazers key injuries
Bucks
- F Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) probable
- F Bobby Portis (knee) out
Trail Blazers
- C Drew Eubanks (back) probable
- C Jusuf Nurkic (calf) out
- G Gary Payton (illness) probable
- F Justise Winslow (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Bucks at Trail Blazers picks and predictions
Prediction
Bucks 122, Trail Blazers 114
Moneyline
AVOID.
Taking the Bucks (-170) at the current odds isn’t advised considering the minimal profit you’ll receive if they win. If you’re able to find Milwaukee at -150 odds or better anywhere, then it’s worth taking the moneyline.
Against the spread
With how well Milwaukee has been playing recently, BUCKS -4.5 (-105) is how I’d bet on the spread. Antetokounmpo is averaging 39.4 points, 14.7 rebounds, and 5 assists per game in his last 7 games since returning from injury, and the Trail Blazers have the 4th-worst defensive rating.
The Bucks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a losing record and 16-6-1 ATS in the last 23 meetings against the Trail Blazers. Meanwhile, Portland is 2-7 ATS in the last 9 games following a loss.
Over/Under
UNDER 239.5 (-108) is an intriguing wager despite the Bucks playing at the 11th fastest pace in the NBA. On the other hand, the Trail Blazers play at the 7th-slowest pace in the league.
Milwaukee has gone Under in 6 of its last 8 road games. The Under is also 7-1 in the last 8 meetings between the Bucks and the Trail Blazers when the game is in Portland.
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