Bucks vs Trail Blazers Tuesday Prediction | NBA Picks Today, Best Bets
John Canady
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The Milwaukee Bucks will face the young Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Milwaukee and Portland enter this matchup having won four of their last five. Although this matchup may seem lopsided on paper, the Trail Blazers have quietly been impressive over their recent stretch, which could make for an interesting matchup on National TV.
Bucks vs Trail Blazers
- Location: Moda Center (Portland, Oregon) | Date: Tuesday, January 28th
- Where to Watch: TNT/truTV/Max | Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Spread: Bucks -5.5, Moneyline: Bucks -220, Total: 229
Bucks vs Trail Blazers Best Bet: Bucks -5.5
The Bucks enter this matchup as the betting favorites, and understandably so. Although both teams have been relatively hot lately, Milwaukee’s recent wins are more convincing than the Trail Blazers. While that doesn’t mean Portland won’t keep this game close, it feels like too tall of a task for Chauncey Billups’s young team to knock off a true contender in the Eastern Conference.
Bucks vs Trail Blazers Best Total Bet: Over 229
Both teams have impressed recently, including the Trail Blazers, who have managed to keep pace with opponents all season long. Milwaukee has the firepower to go head-to-head with any team in the league, especially as the Bucks continue to find their rhythm ahead of the NBA All-Star break. A final score of 123-112 seems realistic in this matchup, with Milwaukee pulling away in the fourth quarter.
Bucks Best Player Bet: Damian Lillard 30+ Points +135
Damian Lillard is set to return to Portland, where his NBA career started. Despite requesting a trade from them, the guard has plenty of love remaining for the Trail Blazers organization. In front of the fans he grew a deep connection to, I expect the Bucks star to put together a big performance, leading Milwaukee to a win on the road.
Trail Blazers Best Player Bet: Anfernee Simons 4+ Made Threes +120
Anfernee Simons leads the Trail Blazers in scoring this season, averaging 18.4 points per game. The former first-round pick has proven to be an efficient shot-maker, shooting 42.3% from field goal range and 36.9% from three. Simons isn’t shy about taking shots on the court, as he averages 8.1 three-point attempts per game. Against a Bucks team that makes it a point of emphasis to protect the paint, expect Simons to put up plenty of shots from deep, and it only takes one make to get him going.
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