Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction & Picks 1/4/2025

• Date: January 4, 2025
• Venue: Fiserv Forum

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Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks Win Probabilities

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Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

On Saturday night, the Portland Trail Blazers (11-22) face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (18-15) at Fiserv Forum, with tip-off scheduled for 8:00 PM ET. This matchup comes with significant implications, particularly for the Trail Blazers, who are enduring a challenging road trip, having lost their last eight games away from home. The Bucks, meanwhile, have been in better form, winning 14 of their last 20 games, despite a recent loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

With the spread set at Bucks -12.0, Milwaukee is a substantial favorite in this contest. The Moneyline reflects this disparity, featuring the Bucks at -660 and the Trail Blazers at +510, which translates to an implied win probability of 84% for Milwaukee and just 16% for Portland. The Trail Blazers are at a disadvantage due to their long travel across the country, which could impact their performance.

Betting enthusiasts may want to keep a close eye on Damian Lillard's Points and Assists prop market. This has emerged as the most popular betting angle for this game, with the total opening at Over 29.5 Points and Assists (-115) before shifting to 30.5 (-120). Given Lillard's pivotal role in the Trail Blazers' offense, his performance could be crucial in determining the game's outcome.

As the Bucks look to capitalize on their home-court advantage, they will be eager to bounce back from their last outing. In contrast, the Trail Blazers will need to find a way to break their road slump if they hope to compete effectively in this matchup.

Portland Trail Blazers vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction

Final Score: Portland Trail Blazers 105.64 vs Milwaukee Bucks 127.13

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