Bucks vs Trail Blazers Prediction and NBA Tips - 5 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 5, 2025, 1:06AM | Published: Jan 4, 2025, 1:50AM
The Milwaukee Bucks will sqaure off with the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Fiserv Forum on Sunday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.
With star players Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton, the Bucks are looking to overcome a Trail Blazers team that includes Anfernee Simons, Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Bucks vs Trail Blazers game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Milwaukee vs Portland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Bucks an 80% chance of beating the Trail Blazers at Fiserv Forum.
Bucks vs Trail Blazers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NBA game at Fiserv Forum are listed below:
- Head to Head: Bucks $1.13, Trail Blazers $6.25
- Line: Bucks -12 ($1.91), Trail Blazers +12 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 228 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Bucks at $1.13 and the Trail Blazers at $6.25.
The Bucks are 12-point favourites against the Trail Blazers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Trail Blazers (+12) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 228 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Trail Blazers (+12) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 228-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Bucks vs Trail Blazers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $6.25 with Bet365
- Line: Trail Blazers +12 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 228 at $1.91 with Bet365
Stats Insider's Bucks vs Trail Blazers best bets are based on complex simulations and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Bucks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Trail Blazers to win is our recommended option because of the 3.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Bucks vs Trail Blazers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bucks vs Trail Blazers at Fiserv Forum on Sunday is the Bucks winning 119-109.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Milwaukee vs Portland game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Bucks vs Trail Blazers: Player Props
Looking for Bucks vs Trail Blazers player props? Stats Insider uses the best data available to predict how each team's leading players will perform at Fiserv Forum.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to lead the Bucks with 32 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists, while Anfernee Simons is projected to have 20 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists for the Trail Blazers.
Bucks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 32 | 12 | 7 |
| Damian Lillard | 29 | 4 | 8 |
| Khris Middleton | 18 | 6 | 7 |
| Bobby Portis | 16 | 9 | 2 |
| Brook Lopez | 12 | 4 | 2 |
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 20 | 4 | 6 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 18 | 5 | 3 |
| Deni Avdija | 17 | 8 | 4 |
| Deandre Ayton | 15 | 9 | 1 |
| Scoot Henderson | 15 | 4 | 6 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Milwaukee vs Portland game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NBA game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Bucks vs Trail Blazers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Bucks and Trail Blazers at Fiserv Forum is scheduled to tip off at 12:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Milwaukee Bucks vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Sunday 5 January 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Fiserv Forum
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Milwaukee vs Portland predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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